Age UK , Barking & Havering Home Support Services
Age UK , Barking & Havering Home Support Services is a home care agency in Ilford, Redbridge (IG1 4PU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Age UK , Barking & Havering Home Support Services
We at Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering Home Support are proud to provide trusted home care across Ilford and the wider Redbridge community, supporting older people to live well and independently in the place they know and love best, their own home. Operating across the IG postcode area and the surrounding London boroughs, our team brings care directly to the people who need it. Rather than asking individuals to adjust to an unfamiliar environment, we step into the rhythm of each person's day, respecting their routines, their preferences, and the home they have built over a lifetime. From a cup of tea in a favourite armchair to a familiar view from the kitchen window, we believe that staying at home can be a powerful part of staying well. Our specialism is older person care delivered through compassionate, practical home support. In practice, this means we work alongside each individual to understand exactly what they need, whether that is companionship and a friendly check in, help with personal care and mobility, support with meals and medication reminders, or assistance with the small daily tasks that can become more difficult with age. Every care plan is shaped around the person, not the other way around, and we take time to communicate openly with family members so that loved ones feel involved, informed, and reassured. We understand that inviting a care team into a parent or partner's home is a significant decision. Families often come to us worried, tired, and unsure of what comes next. Our role is to lighten that load, offering steady, dependable support that gives relatives peace of mind whilst empowering the person receiving care to retain choice, dignity, and a sense of self. The Care Quality Commission has rated our home support Good across every domain inspected, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families researching options, this independent assessment offers meaningful reassurance that the care we deliver is safe, that our approach achieves good outcomes, that our team treats people with genuine kindness, that we respond thoughtfully to changing needs, and that the way we are organised and led supports consistent quality. If you are exploring home care for yourself or someone you love in Ilford, Redbridge, or the surrounding areas, we would be glad to hear from you. A conversation costs nothing, and it may be the first step towards the calm, capable support your family has been looking for.
Care provided at Age UK , Barking & Havering Home Support Services
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 11 January 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Age UK , Barking & Havering Home Support Services
Where is Age UK , Barking & Havering Home Support Services located?
Age UK , Barking & Havering Home Support Services is a home care agency based in Ilford, Redbridge (IG1 4PU), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Age UK , Barking & Havering Home Support Services provide?
Age UK , Barking & Havering Home Support Services is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Age UK , Barking & Havering Home Support Services's CQC rating?
Age UK , Barking & Havering Home Support Services is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 11 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Age UK , Barking & Havering Home Support Services
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering Home Support Services does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.
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. Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering Home Support Services covers roughly 10 miles from Ilford.
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 London
Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering Home Support Services has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £30 to £36 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering Home Support Services. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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