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Your nearest branch: Aylesbury
Speak to our team today

Lines open until 5:30 PM

Existing customer
01296 321780

Visiting care and home care in Princes Risborough

Enjoying a rich history that goes back to Saxon times, Great Risborough (as it was known then) was held by Edward the Confessor. The town still has traces of banks and entrenchments enclosed by a moat, which was believed to be a Saxon encampment. The Domesday Book of 1086 lists it as a royal manor, plus a deer park, fishery, and stud farm. Despite its illustrious history, there is plenty to recommend Princes Risborough to the modern visitor. Sports events such as golf, rugby, cricket, and motorsport all take place in the area, and many well-known and notable people have made their homes there.

Helping Hands’ illustrious history may not be as long as Princes Risborough's, but we’ve been established since 1989 and since then have cared for thousands of people across England and Wales. Our visiting and live-in care services are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission and Care Inspectorate Wales so you and your loved ones will always be able to rely on our exceptional care delivery.

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Branch information

View your local branches details including location, opening times and services offered.

Understanding care costs

Get a clear overview of costs and what affects pricing, so you can plan with confidence.

Not sure what type of care you need? Request a brochure and read about our services in your own time.

Quality care supporting families in Princes Risborough

Our carers provide a wide range of support across Princes Risborough, 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 Princes Risborough
    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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    GET THE INFORMATION YOU NEED
    Branch information

    View your local branches details including location, opening times and services offered.

    Understanding care costs

    Get a clear overview of costs and what affects pricing, so you can plan with confidence.

    Not sure what type of care you need? Request a brochure and read about our services in your own time.

    Supporting people living in Princes Risborough

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

    Abigail Cleaton
    Abigail Cleaton

    Branch Care Manager

    Hello! My name is Abbie and I am the Branch Care Manager for Aylesbury. With over 15 years experience across a range of Health and...

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    Gemma Brown
    Gemma Brown

    Area Care Manager

    My name is Gemma, and I am an experienced care professional with a strong background in leadership, having previously worked as a Registered Manager. I have extensive experience leading and developing teams, ensuring high-quality,...

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    Paul Sewell
    Paul Sewell

    Head of Operations

    Paul Sewell is the Head of Operations for East.

    Matt Bristow
    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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    What families say about our care
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    Fully regulated care supporting Princes Risborough

    Care services supporting families in Princes Risborough are delivered by our Aylesbury branch, which is fully regulated by the CQC.

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    High quality home care in Princes Risborough

    Our visiting care services are delivered by dedicated carers who go above and beyond to support our customers, every single day. We work hard to ensure that our carers are the right sort of people to come into your home and guarantee that they will be fully screened, and their references checked before they ever set foot inside your front door. Whether you need us for an hour at a time or several visits a day, we can support you.

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    24/7 live in care support

    Live-in care takes care at home even further. By having someone living in your home with you it ensures that you’ll never be alone and will have companionship as often as you need it. Your live-in carer will still undertake all of the everyday tasks that are necessary for you to live well, such as medication, mobility support, and meal preparation, but by being in your home around the clock you’ll never have a chance to be lonely.

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    Why Helping Hands is better than a care agency in Princes Risborough

    Helping Hands has never been a care agency, we’re a private home care company proud of our roots. We began caring for people in their own homes in 1989, and since then we have worked tirelessly to keep people as independent as possible in the home they love. We believe that employing our own carers makes a huge difference to the consistency of care you receive, as it motivates our staff and makes them feel valued.

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    Qualified carers providing a variety of care services in Princes Risborough

    Our carers are encouraged to develop their skills whenever they wish to and we offer progression routes for all staff who want to stay with us to build a career. When they first join us all carers undertake a programme of induction that ensures they have all the knowledge they’ll need to fully support you, and we will always encourage them to build on their existing experience so that they are up-to-date with industry developments.

    Supporting communities across Princes Risborough

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

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    FAQs

    Home care in Princes Risborough 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 Princes Risborough 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 Princes Risborough.

    Home care in Princes Risborough 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.

    Speak to our care team

    If you're exploring care options in Princes Risborough, 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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    Branch information
    Address

    Helping Hands Aylesbury, 10-14 Cambridge Street, Princes Risborough, HP20 1RS

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    Opening times
    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