Alternative Care Services
Alternative Care Services is a home care agency in London, Tower Hamlets (E2 6HG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Alternative Care Services
Here at Alternative Care, we provide home care support to people living in Tower Hamlets and the surrounding areas of London. Our work centres on helping people remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, receiving the right level of care and support to live as independently as possible. We work with a wide range of people, including older adults, younger adults, and individuals living with dementia, learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments. We take the time to understand each person we support, because no two people are the same and neither are their needs. Care plans are built around the individual, not the other way around. We are proud to have received a rating of "Good" from the Care Quality Commission. That recognition matters to us, not as a badge to display, but as a reflection of the consistent, thoughtful support our team provides day in and day out. We hold ourselves to high standards because the people we support deserve nothing less. Our team is made up of carers who genuinely understand what good support looks like in practice. We invest in training and development so that staff are equipped to respond to a wide variety of needs with confidence and sensitivity. Whether someone requires a short morning visit or more intensive ongoing support, we aim to get it right. We also believe in honest, open communication with the people we support and their families. If something is not working, we want to know. Building trust takes time and we do not take that responsibility lightly. If you are looking for home care support in Tower Hamlets or nearby, we would welcome the chance to talk with you about how we might be able to help.
Care provided at Alternative Care Services
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 27 June 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Alternative Care Services
Where is Alternative Care Services located?
Alternative Care Services is a home care agency based in London, Tower Hamlets (E2 6HG), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Alternative Care Services provide?
Alternative Care Services is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Alternative Care Services's CQC rating?
Alternative Care Services is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 27 June 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Alternative Care Services provide dementia care?
Yes. Alternative Care Services supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Alternative Care Services
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Alternative Care Services Limited 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. Alternative Care Services Limited covers roughly 10 miles from London.
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
Alternative Care Services Limited 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 Alternative Care Services Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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