Great Care at Home – what should you expect?

Finding the right home care in Cheshire can feel overwhelming but knowing what to expect and what to look for can help you make an informed and confident choice. Quality care at home should be more than just meeting basic needs – it should offer comfort, dignity, and a sense of trust. One of the first signs of a good provider is how they introduce their service. You should be introduced to your Caregivers before support begins, allowing time to build trust and ensure everyone feels comfortable. Very good providers will know that more time is better, so will prefer to provide longer care visits rather than shorter visits that often don’t present good value and leave clients feeling rushed.

Safety and reliability are essential. Care staff should have completed thorough background checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, and receive regular training in key areas such as medication, moving and handling, and safeguarding. Many providers also carry out ongoing quality checks and spot visits to ensure high standards are consistently met.

While the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspects and rates care services across the country, it’s also worth looking beyond the official reports. Independent review websites like homecare.co.uk can give you a real sense of a provider’s reputation from the perspective of those receiving care. Similarly, many local services now use social media pages such as Facebook to share updates, introduce staff, and give families a glimpse into the day-to-day care being delivered.

Local Presence is an indication of a great home care provider. They should have a relatively local office that you are welcome to visit, and you should look for how the provider engages with the local community – do they run events and connect with other health care professionals to enhance the service they offer?

Great home care is built on respect, reliability, and personal connection. Whether you or a loved one need companionship, help with daily tasks, or more specialised support, the best care providers in Cheshire will treat you like family – with kindness, professionalism, and a genuine desire to make life at home easier and more enjoyable For additional support about any of the points above or for information about care services please call 01606 537400, visit our website https://www.rightathome.co.uk/midcheshire/ or pop into our Northwich Office: Winnington Hall, Winnington Lane, Northwich, CW8 4DU.

Contact details: Name: Ben Selby Job title: Managing Director Contact number: 07725892266 Email address: ben.selby@rightathome.co.uk and marketing@rightathome.co.uk

About Right at Home UK:

Right at Home UK is a national homecare franchise with a growing network of 80+ locally owned and operated offices across England, Scotland and Wales. It is the most highly rated national homecare agency on the UK’s leading independent review site homecare.co.uk, with a 9.8/10 rating and more than 3,000 reviews.**

Internationally, Right at Home is one of the world’s most trusted homecare providers. Through our global network of over 700 locally owned and operated offices, we deliver person-centred support to tens of thousands of people every day, enabling them to continue living happily and independently in their own homes.

Right at Home UK provides care services to adults over the age of 18. Primary services are focused on supporting Clients with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and the elderly. We are committed to making a difference every day by maintaining dignity and well-being for those we support.

When providing support, we place great emphasis on the emotional well-being of our Clients and importantly, their families. We promote minimum one-hour visits with regular Caregivers, allowing our team to really get to know their Clients. Something as small as sharing a cup of tea and having a chat can make a huge difference to a person’s state of mind, reducing the significant problem of loneliness in the elderly. Our services are highly personalised, yet flexible to meet the needs of the people we support. We can provide support on a short-term or long-term basis ranging from an hourly daily visit through to 24-hour live-in care, seven days a week.

Our homecare services include, but are not limited to:

? Companionship ? Personal care ? Live-in care ? Specialist dementia care ? Transport, errands and meal preparation ? Household administration ? Light housekeeping ? Medication support ? Post-operative support ? Holiday and respite cover

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