Lapis Care

8 The Ridings, Waltham Chase, Southampton SO32 2TS
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  • Lapis Care, Southampton
Did you know that…

Egyptians considered Lapis Lazuli to be a ‘Royal Stone’ and is said to be a stone reflecting friendship, truth, love and protection? Everything you would look for in a care company!

Lapis Care has now been operational since 2012. They are proud that they remain owned and run by registered nurses. This provides extra knowledge and experience that they are able to cascade to their team members, thus in turn benefiting their clients.

Lapis Care believes that 'life is for living' and that there are very few problems that are unsolvable, and their combined experience means that they've seen it all!

Their philosophy is 'Cared for Staff = Cared for Clients', which means all their team feel valued and supported when carrying out their role. There are no staff on zero-hours or paid per call contracts so they have a very happy and settled team, just what you want for your family.

They are an open-minded team, always keen to find way of improving their service.

Care Provided by Lapis Care

  • Type of Service
  • Home Care Provider
  • Nursing Agency
  • Privately Owned
  • Specialist Care Categories
  • Cancer Care
  • Companionship
  • Dementia
  • Domestic Services / Home Help
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • High Dependency Care, two carers attending
  • Learning Disability
  • Medication Assistance
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Older Person Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Personal Hygiene Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Sit in Service
  • Other Care Provided
  • Adult Home Care (18+)
  • Hospital Discharge
  • Personal Care (on a contracted hours basis)
  • Personal Care Assessments
  • Risk Assessments in the Home

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Lapis Health & Events Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Liz Blacklock (Managing Director)

Funding & Fees Guide for Lapis Care

  • Prices
  • From £31.00 per hour Support, £33.00 Personal Care
    From £27.50 per 45mins Support, £30.00 Personal Care
    From £24.00 per 30 mins Support, £27.00 Personal Care


  • Fees are inclusive of travel, uplifts apply to Weekend and Bank Holidays


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Lapis Care has a Review Score of 10 (9.955) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lapis Care has 43 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lapis were visiting my husband four times a day as he had dementia and Parkinson’s. They were extremely knowledgeable in both conditions and explained what care would be needed in a simple reassuring tone. Communication was key. The app was great, I knew who was coming round and when and if they were
running 5 minutes late, I would always get a phone call. They were always extremely cheerful, helpful and encouraging and also supported me when it was needed. The quality of care was exceptional and I wholeheartedly recommend them.

Reply from Liz Blacklock, Owner / Manager at Lapis Care

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am sorry I haven't had an opportunity to meet you or your husband. We have an amazing team and every day we feel privileged and proud to be able to provide care for our clients and I know the girls absolutely felt that about caring for your husband, albeit regrettably for a relatively short period of time. We set up Lapis to challenge the 'status quo' and be the difference within the industry; messages such as yours provide affirmation that we continue to achieve this. Thank you again and I hope to meet you in time.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lapis Care came into our Mum four times a day for the last two weeks of her life, to assist with her palliative care. The whole team provided care far in excess of our expectations. They were professional, kind, caring, reliable, knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. They made the final days so
much easier for both Mum and us her daughters. We would not hesitate to recommend their services. We thank them wholeheartedly for being there.

Reply from Liz Blacklock, Owner / Manager at Lapis Care

Thank you for this very kind review. It was our absolute pleasure and privilege to be able to care for your mum and for you, in the last days of her life. If we were able to bring comfort and support, as well as removing some of the strain on you, which allowed you to cherish your mum's last days together as a family, then that is all the thanks we need. I am only sorry we couldn't have known you all for longer. Best wishes and thanks again. Liz.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I just wanted to say that 'Lapis Care' has been a revelation. They care for my father twice a day and I could not be happier with them. Not only do they provide a brilliant caring service for my father but it's taken such a weight off my mum's shoulders. It's also a bonus that they both get to see a
warm, friendly face twice a day and the carers are always happy to have a chat with them as well. So for me, it's not only the wonderful care they give, it's the company that they provide as well. It's made such a massive positive change to my parents' life and I am eternally grateful to them.

Reply from Liz Blacklock at Lapis Care

Thank you Jason for your kind words. I will be sure to pass them on to the staff, of whom we are very proud. We feel very privileged to look after your parents, I know the girls enjoy seeing them just as much.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.955)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.955) out of 10 for Lapis Care is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Home Care Provider is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.955 for Lapis Care is calculated as follows: ( (84 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 88 Ratings = 4.955

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows: 3 points for the first Positive Review, 2 points in total for each of the next 9 Positive Reviews (1st = 3, 2nd = 0.5, 3rd = 0.5, 4th = 0.25, 5th = 0.25, 6th = 0.1, 7th = 0.1, 8th = 0.1, 9th = 0.1, 10th = 0.1)

    The 5 points relating to the number of Positive Reviews for Lapis Care is based on 15 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 5

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Home Care Provider does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 5 May 2018

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (2)

Jo

Jo Chmarny

Job Title: HR & Marketing assistant

Joined: 2018

I started working with Lapis when they were coming up to their 3 year anniversary. I have since seen the company and passion grow over the years and I'm proud to have been a part of it all!
The team are fantastic and work so hard to achieve the highest standards.
Working along side them, our office team are here to make sure everything is run smoothly.
I ensure that the staff are well looked after from their very first day and help them find their place within Lapis. I also help with community engagement and ensuring people know who we are and how to find us!


Graeme

Graeme Blacklock

Job Title: Director & Carer

Joined: 2015

One of the things that stands out at Lapis is the support given by the Management Team. Graeme is a qualified Accountant and has always supported Lapis behind the scenes however, due to pressures during the COVID outbreak, he has been delivering Care ever since. He enjoys contact with both clients and staff and is always on hand to step in to support staff when they stay with clients if issues need resolving. He has also lifted spirits by taking Alfie the Cockerpoo on occasional visits!