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Visiting care and home care in Huddersfield

A large market and university town in West Yorkshire, Huddersfield has lots of hidden gems and secrets of its past. In 1895, the town invented the sport of rugby, which is commemorated in the John Smith's Stadium, along with the historic win of all four Rugby League Cups by the Huddersfield Giants in 1914. But sporting accolades aside, Huddersfield is now a home for one of the leading home care providers in the UK – Helping Hands. Our team in Huddersfield are dedicated to providing every customer with a person-centred care plan tailored to them, with support that surpasses expectations and conforms to our high standards as well as the regulations set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Whether your loved one needs an extra hand around the house, someone to accompany them on trips out, or care for a complex condition, our home care team are here to help as little or often as you need. Get in touch today to learn more about arranging care visits or the assistance of a live-in carer from the nation's leading home care provider.

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Quality care supporting families in Huddersfield

Our carers provide a wide range of support across Huddersfield, from short-term help to ongoing visiting care and live-in care.

We've been caring for people for decades, helping them maintain their independence and continue to live well in the homes and communities they love.

Why families choose us

National care provider with 155+ branches

CQC regulated services

Thousands of 5-star reviews from families

Carefully selected carers with compassion and empathy

Flexible support tailored to individual needs

Home care services available in Huddersfield

Live-in care

Personalised one-to-one support from a fully qualified carer living with you in your home. Helping you to continue to live life on your terms.

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Round the clock 24/7 care
Handpicked carers selected for their patience, kindness and empathy
Peace of mind for families

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Hourly visiting care

Visits from 30 minutes a week so you can continue to live well at home. Support tailored to your needs from personal care and light housekeeping to help getting out and about.

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Flexible care to suit your needs and routines
Support with managing conditions or medications
Companionship as well as care

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Supporting people living in Huddersfield

Adam Wilkins

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Helen Cudjoe

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As a Branch Care Manager, I am responsible for overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day running of the Huddersfield Branch. I am dedicated to safe...

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Fully regulated care supporting Huddersfield

Our Huddersfield branch is fully regulated and accredited by the CQC.

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Home care Huddersfield

Here at Helping Hands, we know exactly what it takes to provide high-quality care – we’ve been doing it for 35 years! We understand how important it is for you to feel safe and comfortable in your own home; that’s why we’ll get to know you and your routines to ensure that we’re providing a service that is completely focused on you.

Whether you are living alone, with your partner or with your beloved pet, we’ll ensure that you have the support you need to live your life as independently as possible. It may be that you are looking for someone to pop in and take your canine companion for a walk around Greenhead Park, or perhaps you need clinical support for a more complex condition. Whatever it is you need, we’ll work around you to ensure that you can continue to live your life entirely on your terms – just with a little help along the way.

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Live-in care Huddersfield for constant, ongoing support

You may find that you need more intensive support throughout the day and night, but the idea of moving into a residential home is upsetting for you. Home is where the heart is, and that’s exactly why the team provide live-in care in Huddersfield that gives you round-the-clock support in the home you know and love.

Designed to fit entirely around you and your routines, live-in care ensures that you always have someone to call on – no matter what time of day.

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Care agency in Huddersfield

When you have care at home from Helping Hands, you’ll always be able to chat to someone at your local branch or in your area, so you and your loved ones can be reassured that we take care of all the carer’s employment details. This isn’t the case when you approach a traditional introductory care agency, though, as they’ll charge you for providing a carer, at which point they’ll have no more to do with the situation. This means you’ll be responsible for employing and managing your carer and ensuring they pay the appropriate contributions, but because we directly employ every one of our thousands of carers, we’ll handle all that for you, while managing the relationship locally. We’ll find the perfect carer to support you in your own home, leaving you to focus on living your best life possible in the Huddersfield area.

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Domiciliary care within your control

We understand that acknowledging the need for care can be unnerving for you and your surrounding family. But worry not, the Huddersfield team will work closely with you to provide guidance and support to alleviate any worries that you may have. And what’s more, we’ll only be there to help out where you want us to. With you at the reins, the control of your care is entirely in your hands.

Domiciliary care from our Huddersfield team is more than just practical support; your mental wellbeing is important to us too. If you’re experiencing feelings of loneliness and simply need a companion, then we can arrange for one of our friendly carers to pop in for a cup of tea and a chat with you. Or if football is your passion, we’ll be by your side at The John Smith’s Stadium in a blue and white scarf.

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Specialist dementia support from our expert team

As one of the leading dementia specialists in the UK, we’re proud to be an ambassador for dementia care. And with experience in the many different variants of dementia – including frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer’s and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease – we have the knowledge and understanding of how to support you and your loved ones throughout every step of your dementia journey.

We understand the importance of feeling safe and settled when living with dementia, that’s why we’ll provide a bespoke support plan that provides consistency and continuity with your care – all within the comfort and familiarity of your own home.

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Elderly care for your peace of mind

As we grow older, we can often start to experience difficulty with our day-to-day life. Whether it’s a decline in our mobility or experiencing visual or hearing impairments, these difficulties can often have an impact on our confidence when going about our usual routines. But one thing that could make your life that little bit easier is a friendly carer from our Huddersfield team. With elderly care from Angela and her team, you’ll have someone there to support you both practically and emotionally – even if it’s for 30 minutes a week or more regular visits throughout the day.

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Respite care for your short-term needs

If you’re looking into different care options and you’re wondering if a live-in carer is a suitable option for you, respite care is the perfect opportunity for you to test the waters and establish exactly what level of care you need. Or perhaps you have recently acquired a life-changing injury, and you need some support on your road to recovery. Whatever the circumstance, respite care from the Huddersfield team ensures that you have a personalised package of care in place that is ready whenever you need it, for as long as you need it.

Respite care really is available for any situation. It may be that your loved one is getting married, but you would like some extra support to attend their wedding, or you may be looking to take a break to the Yorkshire Dales for a weekend, but you feel you need some help whilst you’re away from the familiarity of home. Whatever it is, our Huddersfield team will work around you to provide short-term care that is entirely focused on you.

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Private care Huddersfield

When you choose to partner with a private care provider such as Helping Hands, you’ll be getting access to a level of care that you wouldn’t normally expect from a care agency. As a private carer, we employ our carers directly, which means that we’ll handle their monthly wages and will take care of all the fiddly admin and paperwork that can often be so time-consuming when dealing with a care agency. We believe that by prioritising our carers’ well-being, we provide them with the best possible opportunity to devote their time and energy to offering you the very best care that they can, rather than having to worry about chasing payments. We’ll also take the time to make sure you get a care plan that is completely focused on your particular requirements and preferences, because we know that your needs will be unique to you and your condition.

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Award-winning training for our Huddersfield carers

Here at Helping Hands, we’re proud to be the only home care provider to be endorsed as a Centre of Excellence by Skills for Care, due to the detailed training programme that we provide to all of our carers. This programme includes modules such as moving and handling, dementia care, safeguarding and medication administration and many more, and each of our carers completes regular refresher courses to ensure that their practices are always up-to-date and at the best that they can be.

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FAQs

Home care in Huddersfield is professional support provided in your own home, helping you or a loved one stay safe, comfortable and independent without needing to move into residential care. It can be arranged as regular visiting care, occasional support, respite care, or full-time live-in care, depending on your needs.

With Helping Hands, care is built around your routine, so support can include anything from help getting up in the morning to companionship, meal preparation, medication prompts, mobility support and personal care.

Home care can include a wide range of practical, personal and emotional support. This may include help with washing, dressing, toileting, medication prompts, preparing meals, light housework, shopping, attending appointments, mobility support and companionship.

Care can be flexible, from short visits during the week to several visits a day or live-in care. The right level of support will depend on your needs, routines and preferences.

A carer can help with everyday tasks that have become difficult to manage alone. This might include getting in and out of bed, washing and dressing, preparing meals, moving safely around the home, taking medication, keeping the house tidy, going shopping, attending appointments or simply having someone there for companionship.

The aim is to provide the right amount of support while helping you maintain independence, dignity and confidence at home.

The cost of home care in Huddersfield depends on the type and amount of support you need. Helping Hands’ visiting care prices currently start from £32.40 per hour, with visits available from 30 minutes, and live-in care currently starts from £1,675 per week for one person. A call-out or travel charge may also apply.

Because everyone’s needs are different, the best way to get an accurate price is to arrange a care assessment. This helps create a tailored care plan and a clear breakdown of costs before care begins.

Home care can be cheaper than a care home, especially if you only need support for part of the day or a few times a week. Age UK says privately arranged home care can cost around £25 per hour, while residential care averages around £949 per week and nursing home care around £1,267 per week, although costs vary by area and needs.

For people who need round-the-clock support, live-in care may be closer in cost to residential care, but it allows you to remain in your own home, keep familiar routines and receive one-to-one support.

Yes. Helping Hands states that its service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission, or CQC, in England and the Care Inspectorate Wales, or CIW, in Wales. These regulators monitor care providers to make sure they meet required standards for safety, quality and care delivery.

Individual branch ratings can vary, so it is always worth checking the relevant local branch profile when arranging care in Huddersfield.

Home care in Huddersfield can often be arranged quickly, depending on your needs, location and carer availability. In many cases, care can begin within a few days, and urgent support may be possible sooner following an assessment.

The first step is usually a conversation about your situation, followed by a care assessment and a personalised care plan. This helps make sure the right support is in place from the start.

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Helping Hands Huddersfield, Office G21, 7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RL

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Monday	8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday	8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday	8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday	8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday	8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday	9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Monday	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

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