Wood Street
Wood Street is a home care agency in London, Waltham Forest (E17 3NU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Wood Street
At Wood Street, we provide home care support to people living in Waltham Forest and the surrounding areas of London. We work with adults who need help at home, including people with learning disabilities and autism, and we take real pride in getting that support right for each individual we work with. We know that inviting someone into your home, or into the home of someone you love, is a significant decision. That is why we focus on building genuine relationships between our care workers and the people they support. Consistency matters to us. We want the people we work with to feel comfortable, respected and in control of their own lives, not simply managed or processed through a system. Our team supports people with a wide range of needs, from help with everyday tasks and personal care through to more specialist support for those living with a learning disability or autism. We take time to understand what each person values, how they communicate and what a good day looks like for them, because care that does not start from that point is unlikely to make a real difference. We are proud to have received a rating of Good from the Care Quality Commission. That matters to us, not as something to hang on a wall, but as an honest reflection of the work our team puts in every day. We continue to look for ways to improve and to respond to feedback from the people we support and their families. If you are thinking about care for yourself or someone close to you, we would welcome the chance to have a conversation. We are based in Waltham Forest and are happy to talk through what support might look like before any decisions are made.
Care provided at Wood Street
- Learning disability and autism support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 21 September 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Wood Street
Where is Wood Street located?
Wood Street is a home care agency based in London, Waltham Forest (E17 3NU), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Wood Street provide?
Wood Street is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Wood Street's CQC rating?
Wood Street is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 21 September 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Wood Street
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Wood Street 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. Wood Street 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
Wood Street 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 Wood Street. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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