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Visiting care and home care in St Albans

With the St Albans cathedral and church just up the road, our local care team are truly in the heart of the St Albans community. Providing flexible care support, our team helps people in their homes, giving them the support they need where they feel most comfortable.

Whether you require a weekly visit from a companion to check in and help out with niggling tasks, or a full-time live-in carer to provide support around the clock, there is a Helping Hands carer in St Albans well-equipped and motivated to assist you with your needs, no matter your condition. With bespoke packages available, your care plan is flexible so that your frequency of support can change as your requirements do. Get in touch today to find out how we can help you!

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Quality care supporting families in St Albans

Our carers provide a wide range of support across St Albans, 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.

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Carefully selected carers with compassion and empathy

Flexible support tailored to individual needs

Home care services available in St Albans

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 St Albans

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Fully regulated care supporting St Albans

Our St Albans branch is fully regulated and accredited by the CQC.

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Home care St Albans

The support that the team provide covers a whole variety of areas and is unique to the person receiving care. Starting from a half-hour visit a week all the way to several hours each day, our carers are on hand to support with the day-to-day activities you might be finding difficult.

Visiting care is an ideal solution if you know that you need or want some extra help but don’t want to move into residential care. Our carers will come to you working to your timetable, and the support we can provide covers:

Personal care and hygiene: helping you to use a commode or the shower, while always giving you privacy and space
Managing medication and ensuring you’re safe when swallowing pills
Tending to aspects of complex care such as stomas and catheters
Helping you to get dressed in the morning or at night

Though the practical support our carers provide is incredibly important, they also place a lot of importance on helping you when you’re out in the community. They’ll be by your side if you need to go to the shops or if you want to meet up with family and friends.

It’s for this reason that we choose our carers based on a combination of experience and personality.

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Constant, ongoing live-in care around St Albans

A live-in carer, carefully chosen by us, will live with you in your home and make sure you have everything you need to remain comfortable and safe at all times. Over the last 35 years, our live-in care in St Albans team has cared for people with various conditions, such as dementia, Parkinson’s and those recovering from a stroke.

Whether you just need live-in care for a short period of time after a stay in the hospital or a more permanent arrangement, live-in care is a viable alternative to residential care.

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Domiciliary care in St Albans

Domiciliary care gives you the freedom to choose the frequency, duration and intensity of your care, ranging from 30 minutes a week to several overnight stays.

You might just need a helping hand hanging the washing out in the mornings, or you may require more complex clinical care, such as catheter management. Nonetheless, our expert carers are fully trained in all aspects of care, giving you and your family peace of mind.

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One-to-one dementia care from our specialists

Caring for a person with dementia can be a lot to take on for a family. As a dementia care specialist, we’ve been supporting people with different forms of the condition for over 30 years, and understand the need for consistency in dementia care.

Dementia affects people in different ways – someone might just need gentle encouragement or reminders to take their medication, for example, while another person might need constant supervision. The solution we provide is always unique to the individual we support and can be easily altered if your needs change.

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Elderly care to support your independence

A part of growing older can mean that we find those once-simple tasks more difficult. Taking the bin out, weeding the patio, watering the hanging baskets and hoovering the stairs are just a few examples that you might need a helping hand with.

You might just need 30 minutes per week, or several hours; no matter the duration, our friendly and professional carers are always here to assist you.

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Respite care for your short-term support

Supporting a loved one every day can be a lot to take on. And if you’re juggling other commitments, it can feel incredibly overwhelming.

Though it can be rewarding, being a loved one’s full-time carer can make you feel fatigued and in need of a break. Respite care, arranged on a short-term basis, lets you take some time for yourself so you can recharge your batteries, but still be assured your loved one has the same level of support you’d expect for them.

You can also use respite care as a way of seeing how care in your home can work further down the line. Or you might need to leave your loved one to resolve a family emergency. We can often arrange care to start swiftly to cause as little disruption as possible to your routine.

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Advanced care for complex conditions

Neurological conditions and complex injuries often need specific care. Our carers have the backing of a team of experienced clinical nurses, which allows them to support people with conditions such as motor neurone disease and people who have sustained brain or spinal injuries.

Our carers can assist with various areas of complex care, always maximising comfort and independence. From changing catheters to managing various medications and using specialist equipment such as hoists and ventilators, our team has the right solution to help you stay as independent as possible.

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Our trained carers based in St Albans

Following the latest practices and constantly ensuring a safe service is at the forefront of everything our carers do.

To make sure they’re well-equipped to deliver care around St Albans, each one goes through a thorough training programme which covers a host of areas such as personal care and how to maintain safety in the home.

As well as going through our endorsed carer training, our carers also go through a full background and DBS check, and because our carers are directly employed by us, we can also take care of all the employment paperwork as well.

Like all our branches, our St Albans office is regulated by the Care Quality Commission, which means that we’re fully committed to providing a safe, secure service.

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FAQs

Home care in St Albans 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 St Albans 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 St Albans.

Home care in St Albans 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 St Albans, 2 Canberra House, London Road, St Albans, AL1 1LE

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