Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch
Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch is a home care agency in Peterborough, Peterborough (PE1 5XA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch
Here at Kwikfix Recruitment in Peterborough, we provide home care support to people across the local area, helping individuals live comfortably and independently in their own homes. We are proud to hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the standard of care we consistently aim to deliver to every person we support. Our team works with a wide range of people, including older adults, younger adults, and individuals living with dementia, learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. We understand that no two people have the same needs, so we take the time to get to know each person properly before putting any support in place. That means listening carefully, involving families where appropriate, and making sure the care we provide genuinely fits around someone's life rather than the other way around. Home care is about more than just practical tasks. It is about trust, consistency, and treating people with real respect and dignity. Our carers are matched thoughtfully to the people they support, and we work hard to ensure that relationships built between carers and clients are stable and meaningful over time. We work closely with families and other professionals to make sure that anyone coming into our care receives joined up, well coordinated support. Whether someone needs a little help each day or more intensive ongoing care, we approach every situation with the same level of care and attention. We are based in Peterborough and have a good understanding of the local community and the resources available within it. If you are considering home care for yourself or a loved one and would like to find out more about how we can help, we would be very happy to have a conversation with you.
Care provided at Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 4 June 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch
Where is Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch located?
Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch is a home care agency based in Peterborough, Peterborough (PE1 5XA), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch provide?
Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch's CQC rating?
Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 4 June 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch provide dementia care?
Yes. Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Kwikfix Recruitment Services Peterborough Branch 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. Kwikfix Recruitment Services Peterborough Branch covers roughly 10 miles from Peterborough.
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 East
Kwikfix Recruitment Services Peterborough Branch has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £28 to £33 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Kwikfix Recruitment Services Peterborough Branch. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch
Dementia Care at Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch
Good dementia support at home tends to rest on familiar faces, predictable routines and carers who understand how to communicate calmly when someone is confused or anxious. Continuity matters enormously, because a new voice at the door can be unsettling for a person living with memory loss. Kwikfix Recruitment Services is registered to provide dementia care to people in their own homes across Peterborough. Families should ask how the agency handles distress or agitation during personal care, what steps are taken if a person becomes prone to wandering or leaving the house, and how the care plan is adjusted as the condition progresses. It is also sensible to ask how they communicate with relatives, GPs and community mental health teams when needs change between formal reviews.
Home Care at Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch
Home care through a registered agency means regulated support delivered in someone's own house or flat, covering personal care, medication, meal preparation, help getting up or settled at night and general companionship. Kwikfix Recruitment Services Peterborough Branch in Peterborough holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its June 2021 inspection, and is registered to support a broad range of adults across the city. Indicative hourly rates in the East of England run from about £28 to £33, with Peterborough City Council usually paying a lower commissioned rate for people who qualify for funded support. When comparing agencies, ask about minimum visit lengths, how carers are matched, how care plans are reviewed, and what cover is in place if a regular carer is unavailable.
Older Person Care at Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch
Day to day help for older people at home usually covers washing, dressing, medication prompts, meal preparation and simple companionship, with visits scheduled to fit a person's own rhythm rather than a rigid timetable. Kwikfix Recruitment Services Peterborough Branch is registered with the CQC to provide personal care to older adults living in and around the city. Typical home care rates across the East of England sit at around £28 to £33 an hour, though Peterborough City Council commissioned rates are often lower. Families should ask how morning and evening calls are staffed, whether the same small team of carers is used consistently, and what happens if a regular carer is off sick. It is also worth asking whether any night support or twilight visits can be arranged, and how medication is recorded and reviewed over time.
Mental Health at Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch
Consistency, respectful communication and a steady routine make a real difference for adults living with mental health conditions, particularly around medication, appointments and daily structure. Kwikfix Recruitment Services is registered to provide home care to this group in Peterborough. Worth asking is what experience carers have with specific conditions, how they coordinate with community mental health teams or a care coordinator, and what the agency does if someone becomes unwell or reaches a crisis point between visits.
Younger Adults at Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch
Adults under 65 receiving home care often want support that fits around work, study, family life, hobbies and friendships rather than a routine designed for older clients. Kwikfix Recruitment Services is registered to support younger adults in Peterborough with a range of needs. Families and individuals should ask how visit times flex around a working week, whether carers can accompany someone to activities or appointments, and how goals around independence are recorded and reviewed.
Learning Disability and Autism at Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch
Person centred support for adults with a learning disability or autism should build around the individual's routines, communication style, sensory preferences and goals for independence, from cooking a meal to getting to a college course or job. Kwikfix Recruitment Services is registered to work with this group in Peterborough, usually alongside social workers who commission and review the package. Ask how support hours are planned, how staff are matched, and how reviews involve the person and their family.
Physical Disability at Kwikfix Recruitment Services Branch
Enabling independence for adults with a physical disability often involves help with transfers, personal care, dressing, meals and getting out into the community, alongside safe use of hoists, wheelchairs and other equipment already in the home. Kwikfix Recruitment Services is registered to support people with physical disabilities across Peterborough. Ask how carers are briefed on individual moving and handling plans, whether double up calls can be provided, and how they liaise with occupational therapy when equipment or adaptations need reviewing.
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