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Your nearest branch: Harrow
Speak to our team today

Lines open until 7:00 PM

New customer

Lines open at 8:30 AM on Thursday

Existing customer
020 3006 8400

Visiting care and home care in Ickenham

Ickenham is near the heart of England’s capital, with great transport links. Ickenham was named after the Old English for the ‘homestead or village of Ticca’ and has evidence of historical settlements such as the Romans. With architectural gems such as Swakeleys House, Ickenham is an impressive part of Greater London.

We’re proud to be able to offer the UK’s best home care to your doorstep in Ickenham. At Helping Hands, we’re regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), so we’re always monitored and improved. We’ve been around since 1989 and have over 35 years of experience, so we like to call ourselves homecare experts.

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Quality care supporting families in Ickenham

Our carers provide a wide range of support across Ickenham, 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 Ickenham
    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 Ickenham

    While we do not have a physical branch in Ickenham, care in the area is coordinated by our Harrow branch, working with carers who support people across the local community.

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    Anhar Shamshudin

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    Matt Bristow

    Divisional Director

    As the Divisional Director, it is my role to lead a hugely skilled care team operating in London, Essex and the South East, ensuring the...

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    Christien Ingrosso

    Head of Operations

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    Fully regulated care supporting Ickenham

    Care services supporting families in Ickenham are delivered by our Harrow branch, which is fully regulated by the CQC.

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    High-quality home care in Ickenham

    Our personalised care packages are designed to suit you and your unique needs. We offer live-in care for long-term support, visiting care for scheduled visits and respite care for short-term, temporary care. Whether you’re slowing down recently due to age-related difficulties or are living with a condition, our carers can provide support with a variety of needs. We can help with general housekeeping, meal preparation and grocery shopping if what you need is an extra pair of hands around the house. Or we can deal with more medically complex needs with our nursing care like medication administration, stoma and catheter care, ventilation care or enema care.

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    24/7 live-in care support

    Our live-in care is designed around you and your changing needs if you require around-the-clock support, day or night. Our elderly care can help if you need support with creating a healthy daily routine and assistance with medication administration. Our live-in carers will help you get out about into the Ickenham community and even encourage your passions and interests. We handpick our carers to match your personality and interests, so we hope you’ll also have a trusted companion living with you. We’re always happy to hear about how our carers and customers are getting on well, and soon you could also be showing off the 1866 pump in Ickenham with your new friend and caregiver.

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    Why Helping Hands is better than a care agency in Ickenham

    We’re better for than a care agency for one reason – our passion. We always aim to be better every year with our holistic approach to caregiving. We offer everything a care home does but within the comfort of your own home. We also can offer emergency care, palliative care, and end-of-life care if needs be, so we’re there for you whatever the situation. If you want to hear more about how we’re the best around, then feel free to contact us over the phone or via our seven-day-a-week Live Chat on our website. Or why not visit one of our branches for a friendly face-to-face chat about it all?

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    Qualified carers providing a variety of care services in Ickenham

    We DBS check our carers to make sure they’re the best men and women for the job. They come with a wealth of experience, qualifications, and training and all have a genuine passion for care and helping others. They are trained in various conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s, and cancer care, among others. If you want to know more about our condition-led care, then please explore our website. We’re happy to set your mind at ease when it comes to health care in Ickenham.

    Supporting communities across Ickenham

    Our carers provide home care in Ickenham and nearby areas including these locations.

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    FAQs

    Home care in Ickenham 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 Ickenham 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 Ickenham.

    Home care in Ickenham 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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    If you're exploring care options in oxford, our team can help you understand the support available and answer any questions you may have. Call our care team today.

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    Helping Hands Harrow, 6 College Road, Ickenham, HA1 1BE

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