Nursing care in Suffolk
High-quality care in Suffolk from Helping Hands
Suffolk boasts of being the home of the UK’s leading home care provider – Helping Hands. While it’s also famous for its ‘Suffolk pink’ limewashed houses and scenic beaches, we are proud to be able to offer bespoke home care in Suffolk to your doorstep. We have over 150 branches in the UK and over 35 years of experience, so our carers have been around the block. We’re also regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), so we’re always improving and adapting our service.
Not sure what type of care you need? Request a brochure and read about our services in your own time.
Get a clear overview of costs and what affects pricing, so you can plan with confidence.
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Supporting people living in Suffolk
While we do not have a physical branch in Suffolk, care in the area is coordinated by our Ipswich branch, working with carers who support people across the local community.
Lorraine Murphy
Branch Care Manager
Lorraine is the Branch Care Manager at Ipswich.
When to choose nursing care
Nursing care is perfect for you if you have complex medical needs that you need extra support to keep on top of. Nursing care aims to provide the expert clinical care a care home does, but within the comfort of your own home. Trained by registered nurses, our carers are competent at helping with medication administration, catheter and stoma care, PEG feeding and more. We can help with enemas, digital stimulation and removal of faeces, and EpiPen usage, alongside other medical care approaches. If you have unique clinical needs, we’ll do our very best to offer support for them.
Expert care tailored to your needs
Our carers are experts at medical support, but they are also handy at those day-to-day tasks you may need help with. We can support you with general housekeeping, preparing healthy and delicious meals, running errands and even looking after your adorable pets. We know that not everyone’s care needs are the same and we’ll get to know you so we can work out a care plan that suits you. We can offer nursing live-in care, visiting care and respite care to suit your specific needs.
Qualified carers providing nursing care in Suffolk
Our carers are all DBS checked to make sure they’re the best men and women for the job. They can provide compassionate personal care which can help with washing, dressing and grooming so you can continue living life as comfortably and dignified as possible. Not only this, but we’re always hearing about how our carers and customers are becoming the best of friends. We hope our companionship can benefit you and get you out and about in Suffolk to enjoy the social life you love.
If you have more questions regarding our nursing care in Suffolk, then feel free to contact us over the phone. One of our friendly Customer Service Advisers will be happy to listen to your queries and do their best to provide information about our services. You can also chat with us via our seven-day-a-week Live Chat on our website or you are welcome to visit one of our branches. There are a few branches in and around Suffolk and we will be happy to have a chat and a cuppa about your options.
Contact usNot sure what type of care you need? Request a brochure and read about our services in your own time.
Get a clear overview of costs and what affects pricing, so you can plan with confidence.
Discover why thousands of families trust us for personalised home care across England and Wales.
FAQs
Nursing care at home supports people in Suffolk with ongoing health conditions to be cared for in their own home. Helping Hands provides skilled personal care and works alongside community nursing teams who deliver clinical tasks.
People in Suffolk with complex, long-term or post-hospital needs are often supported at home, including those with limited mobility, dementia, neurological conditions or recovery after a hospital stay.
We provide the daily and personal care, routine and companionship; clinical tasks such as wound care or injections are carried out by NHS community nurses. Together this lets people stay at home.
Costs depend on the level and hours of support. Some people qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding; we can explain how to be assessed. Our costs are tailored to your specific requirements in Suffolk, so you only pay for what you need.
Yes. We offer visiting, overnight and live-in care in Suffolk for people who need round-the-clock support.
Yes, regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with trained, vetted, DBS-checked carers.
Branch information
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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 |