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Live-in care and visiting home care in Harpenden
We understand the complexities and unique situations that arise when someone needs some extra support. Providing flexible care support, our team helps people in their homes, giving them the support they need in the place they feel most comfortable.
Branch Manager Sarah is proud that her carers are true ambassadors for the area. Together, the team provides tailored home care in Harpenden, Batford, Redbourn, Wheathampstead, Blackmore End, Kimpton and the surrounding areas.
Meet Sarah, our Branch Manager
"I love getting to know new customers and working with them to create a package of care that suits their lifestyle and enables their independence. Having been a carer myself, I believe that I can share my first-hand experiences with new carers.
When I worked in a residential care home, I mainly supported people with advanced dementia and I learned a lot from this experience. I also worked in a hospital where I was based on the emergency assessment ward, and would support people who had gone into cardiac arrests. I really enjoyed being able to help the patients in their time of need.”
Meet our team
Regular home visiting care for families around Harpenden
Care can often be a daunting prospect and we understand that leaving the comfort of your own home can often create unnecessary anxiety. The solution Helping Hands offer is visiting care and support tailored to suit your needs – in the comfort of your own home.
Day or night, we can be there to provide that extra bit of support you might need, be that accompanying you to the shops or helping you with getting up and dressed in the morning.
We pride our ourselves on the ability of our Branch Managers, such as Sarah, being able to select the right carer to suit your practical and emotional needs. Compatible personalities are what can make the difference between a good carer and an excellent carer that you can really build a rapport with.
The extraordinary lengths that you and your fellow management staff/carers went to to make their final days as comfortable as possible, and to ensure that I had ample support at a difficult time, is something that I will never forget. Many thanks to all of you for your wonderful care and support.
David, relative of a Harpenden customer
Constant, ongoing live-in care around Harpenden
Over the last 30 years, we have trained live-in care team to look after those who need a bit more support at home. Our experienced carers will live with you in your home and will be there when you need them – day or night. They will make sure you are safe, looked after and comfortable, whilst still maintaining your privacy when you require.
We have expertly trained carers who are able to support those suffering from a range of difficulties including spinal injuries, Alzheimer’s and COPD, as well as mental health conditions, ME and cerebral palsy.
It’s a major step to welcome a new person into your home, so we want to make sure we suit the right carer in expertise and personality to your needs. Sarah and the team will help you settle in with having your new carer around and make sure that they are the perfect fit for you.
Discover more on what is live-in care here.
Domiciliary support in Harpenden
Domiciliary care is more than just care, it provides you with the care you need to feel safe, secure, and independent in your home. With visits available from 30 minutes all the way up to overnight stays, Sarah and her team can work with you to build a personalised care plan that gives you the support you need to remain comfortable at home.
Traditionally known as visiting care, domiciliary care gives you flexibility and control over your care. With no restrictions on visitors, mealtimes, menus or daily schedules, the details of your care are in the control of the person who matters most – you.
One-to-one dementia care from our specialists
Understanding the symptoms of dementia can be a daunting time for all involved. But as a recognised dementia care specialist, we’ve been supporting people living with the many different variants of the condition for over 30 years – so we understand the need for consistent and personalised care.
There are over 100 different variants of dementia and they each affect people in different ways. One person may need gentle reminders to take their medication, whilst another person may need more intensive support with feeding, washing and dressing. With bespoke dementia care from Sarah and her team, we provide a personalised service that is always unique to the individual, taking all of your needs, preferences and routines into account.
Making a positive and significant difference to the sometimes very challenging lives of people, is frankly what this job is all about. Knowing that I’ve fully achieved that is hugely rewarding.
Richard, a carer in Harpenden
Elderly care to support your independence
As we grow older, our minds and bodies change and can often have an impact on our day-to-day life. Whether you have recently received a diagnosis for a progressive condition and you are beginning to look into long-term care options, or you simply need a helping hand to help you with your household chores; elderly care from our Harpenden team ensures that you have person-centred care that caters for all of your needs.
Request a callback Email usRespite care for short-term breaks
Although it can be extremely rewarding, we understand that providing constant care for your loved one can be a lot to take on. And if you have other commitments such as children and a full time job, it can be overwhelming.
Respite care, arranged on a short-term basis, allows you to take some time away to recharge your batteries, but still have the peace of mind of knowing that your loved one is still receiving great care.
Respite care is also available if you’re due to be discharged from hospital following an illness or injury, or you would like to visit a family event such as a birthday or a wedding but don’t feel comfortable going alone. Whatever it is you need, our Harpenden team will work with you to put a personalised respite care package in place that gives you the support you need, for as long as you need it.
Our fully-trained carers based in Harpenden
As a national care provider, Helping Hands are regulated by the Care Quality Commission and adhere to strict guidelines to ensure they provide a safe, professional and responsible service.
Our team at Harpenden go through full background checks, including Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) screenings, and take part in a rigorous training programme, covering aspects such as personal care, safeguarding, health & nutrition and medication administration.
Our carers are directly employed by us, meaning that we really do invest time in their training and development. We take care of everything for you so that you don’t need to worry about a thing.
Find out more about care in Harpenden
If you’d like to discuss your home care options and set-up a meeting with Sarah and her team, please get in touch with us. We’re here to take your call seven days a week.
Alternatively if you’d prefer to meet face-to-face, you’re welcome to pop in and see us in the branch. Or if you prefer, we can come to you. Just give us a time and a place and we’ll come and see you wherever is most convenient for you – whether that’s at your local coffee shop or in your home.
