Home Care in Widnes

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Visiting care and home care in Widnes

Perhaps you’re a rugby league fan but struggle to get to St Helens stadium to watch the match, or you may enjoy strolls along the River Mersey but don’t feel able to do this alone. That’s where our Widnes care team can step in because care is so much more than just the practicalities; we’ll be there to support you with your hobbies and general wellbeing, too.

Home care from our Widnes team can either be in the form or short regular calls via our visiting care service, or a full-time arrangement for more complex health needs with live-in care. Both options don’t just enable you to stay in the familiar surroundings of your own home, but allow you choice and independence, giving you complete autonomy with your own package of care.

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Quality care supporting families in Widnes

Our carers provide a wide range of support across Widnes, 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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Home care services available in Widnes

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
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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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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 Widnes

Susan Rideout

Branch Care Manager

As a branch manager it is my responsibility to manage the safe delivery of care, plus manage the office team, care staff and organisation's needs....

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Sue Edge

Area Care Manager

I support the Wirral, Chester, Liverpool, Warrington, Nantwich, Macclesfield and Wilmslow branches. I have an extensive background in care and started my career as a...

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George Sandhu

Head of Operations

George is the Head of Operations at Widnes.

Adam Wilkins

Divisional Director

Hi, I'm Adam and as Divisional Director, I'm responsible for making sure that all the customers we help are looked after brilliantly. In order to...

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Fully regulated care supporting Widnes

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

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Extra support with home care in Widnes

Visiting care is designed to be flexible and adaptable to you and your requirements – whether you’re in your twenties living with cerebral palsy and need help to get to and from work, or if you’re in your eighties and need daily assistance with getting dressed and walking your dog. We won’t prescribe care to you or take over and do everything; we’ll do things at your pace and in a way that’s meaningful to you, so that you get the very best out of your care support.

Our team in Widnes are able to support you from as little as 30 minutes per week up to several hours during one call, so that you feel safe and secure at home with assistance to suit you. This may be in the form of a daily 30-minute call to check in on you and make you your lunch, ensuring you’re not feeling lonely or blue. Or this may be an hour’s call three times a day to assist you with getting out of bed, washing and mobilising safely around your home. Whatever your requirements are, we can provide the friendly and professional care that Helping Hands are known for throughout the country.

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24-hour support in Widnes with live-in care

Live-in care in Widnes is a direct alternative to moving into a care or nursing home, where you can still stay surrounded by the familiarity of the smells and possessions in your home, as well as living with a partner or pet.

Receiving care from the same dedicated carer means that you don’t have to keep getting used to different staff and shift changes; you can relax in their company, knowing that they have all of your support needs taken care of and in a way that you like them done.

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Domiciliary care for extra independence

Also known as home care, the traditional term of domiciliary care describes short, regular visits to support you at home with activities of daily living, such as keeping on top of domestic duties, personal care, shopping and preparing meals. This type of care is great for those who are perhaps resistant to having someone they don’t know come to their home or who are, and have been, fiercely independent their entire lives, but need a little extra helping hand here and there now that they’ve reached their senior years. Our Widnes team will take everything at your pace, allowing you to call the shots of your care, rather than taking over and doing everything for you.

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Dementia care for specialist support after a diagnosis

It’s not easing receiving a dementia diagnosis for yourself or a loved one. It may be something that has come out of the blue, or perhaps it’s something you realised could be the case but didn’t want to admit to yourself and others. Regardless of the type of dementia you or a family member has or which stage you’re at, the Widnes Helping Hands team are specially trained to deliver bespoke dementia care that caters to all of your current and changing needs.

We understand how distressing dementia can be not just for the individual but for their family, too. That’s why we involve the loved ones of someone with dementia as much as we can when providing care, but always putting the individual first in their care plan, ensuring their choices and preferences are maintained throughout.

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Elderly care in Widnes

There are lots of great things about getting older; being able to retire, relax and fill your days with what you want to do, as well as seeing grandchildren and family. But for some, there comes additional health concerns that may mean you need a little extra support at home. This could be assistance with things you’re not as able to do physically, such as changing the beds, taking the bins out or a steady hand to shave or put on makeup. Elderly care from the Widnes team means that we can assist you with all of those things and so much more, so that you can live a happy and fulfilled life nearby to loved ones and in your own home.

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Temporary support with respite care

Respite care can be delivered to someone for a whole host of different reasons; perhaps you’re a full-time carer for a loved one and you need to take a break to rest and recharge your batteries? You may need additional support to go away on holiday but without having to rely on a family member to provide your care whilst you’re away. Or you may have just been discharged from hospital and require urgent support to help you convalesce safely at home. Whatever your temporary care requirements are, our Widnes team can help. What’s more, if you need emergency care and are not sure where to turn, we can be with you usually within 24 hours of your initial enquiry, giving you the extra reassurance that you’re in safe hands.

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Fully-trained carers in Widnes

All of our carers at Helping Hands, including our Widnes team, are carefully trained by our in-house instructors – either at the Widnes branch itself or at one of our regional assessment centres. Our training programme follows the guidelines set by the CQC and covers modules such as personal care, manual handling, safeguarding, first aid and medication. We also hold regular refresher sessions for all of our carers regardless of previous experience or time with the company. That way, we can be confident that we are delivering the latest and safest practices in home care.

Supporting communities across Widnes

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

Runcorn
St Helens
Warrington
Prescot
Halewood

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FAQs

Home care in Widnes 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 Widnes 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 Widnes.

Home care in Widnes 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 Widnes, 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 Widnes, Foundry House, Widnes Business Park, Foundry Lane, Widnes, WA8 8UD

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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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