South Short Term and Urgent Support Team
South Short Term and Urgent Support Team is a home care agency in Huddersfield, Kirklees (HD2 1YF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About South Short Term and Urgent Support Team
We at South Short Term and Urgent Support Team are proud to provide responsive home care across Huddersfield and the wider Kirklees community, supporting people who need short term or urgent assistance to remain safely and comfortably in the place they know best, their own home. Based in the HD postcode area, our team works within the familiar neighbourhoods of Huddersfield and the surrounding villages of Kirklees. Because our care is delivered in your own home, the environment remains entirely yours, filled with the belongings, memories, and routines that bring genuine comfort. Our role is to step gently into that space, offering practical support whilst respecting the rhythm of daily life. We understand the Yorkshire communities we serve, and that local knowledge helps us provide care that feels personal rather than clinical. Our specialisms reflect the varied and often complex needs of the people who turn to us. We offer dedicated older person care for those who may need a helping hand following a hospital stay, an illness, or a sudden change in circumstances. Our experience in dementia care means we recognise the importance of patience, consistency, and gentle reassurance, supporting both the individual and the family members who walk alongside them. We also support adults living with mental health needs, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments, adapting our approach so that communication and dignity always come first. Younger adults requiring tailored support are equally welcomed, because age is never the defining feature of good care. In practice, this means our visits are shaped around the person, not the task list. Whether someone needs help with personal care, medication prompts, mobility support, or simply a reassuring presence during a difficult period of recovery, we work calmly and respectfully. Families tell us that knowing a capable team is on hand during those uncertain weeks following a discharge or a crisis brings genuine peace of mind, and that is precisely the reassurance we aim to deliver every single day. Our quality of care is reflected in our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection, carried out in March 2023, where we were rated Good overall. We achieved a Good rating across all five domains the CQC examines, namely Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, this independent assessment offers meaningful reassurance that the care being provided is safe, that outcomes are positive, that our team treats people with kindness, that we respond thoughtfully to individual needs, and that the organisation is managed with care and competence. If you are searching for trustworthy short term or urgent home support in Huddersfield for someone you love, we warmly invite you to get in touch. Choosing care is rarely an easy decision, and we are here to listen, to answer your questions honestly, and to help you understand how we might help during what can be a worrying time. Whatever your circumstances, you will find a calm, professional, and compassionate team ready to support your family.
Care provided at South Short Term and Urgent Support Team
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 2 March 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about South Short Term and Urgent Support Team
Where is South Short Term and Urgent Support Team located?
South Short Term and Urgent Support Team is a home care agency based in Huddersfield, Kirklees (HD2 1YF), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does South Short Term and Urgent Support Team provide?
South Short Term and Urgent Support Team is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is South Short Term and Urgent Support Team's CQC rating?
South Short Term and Urgent Support Team is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 2 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does South Short Term and Urgent Support Team provide dementia care?
Yes. South Short Term and Urgent Support Team supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about South Short Term and Urgent Support Team
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. South Short Term and Urgent Support Team is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. South Short Term and Urgent Support Team covers roughly 10 miles from Huddersfield.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the Yorkshire & Humberside
South Short Term and Urgent Support Team has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £25 to £30 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from South Short Term and Urgent Support Team. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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