How Do I Arrange Home Care? Arranging home care may feel like a big step, but with the right support, the process can be simple and reassuring. Many families begin by contacting their local council to request a care needs assessment. This helps identify the level of support required and whether any funding may be…
Friends of 1st Homecare Newsletter – Winter 2025 December 9, 2025 Feel free to download a PDF our latest Winter 2025 Newsletter, we hope you enjoy reading it. Care starts with a conversation Finding the right care shouldn’t feel overwhelming. We’re here to listen, understand your needs, and help you find the right support for…
Who Pays for Home Care? Paying for home care is a common concern, but there are several options available depending on your financial situation and care needs. In many cases, local authorities provide funding through a means-tested assessment. This looks at your income and savings to determine whether you qualify for financial support and how…
Homecare Association Tech Conference November 28, 2025 As outgoing Chair of the Homecare Association I was asked to provide the closing remarks to last week’s tech conference which gave us all a flavour of how tech hardware and software can help us as care providers and help our clients over the coming months and years.…
Three Guesses to Work Out What’s Happening! November 10, 2025 Last week we booked a dementia bus to visit two of our offices to give 46 of our carers from two of our offices, and a number of client family, to experience what it must be like to be suffering with dementia. We were put…
Is home care better than living in a care home? Many families prefer to use home carers (domiciliary or live-in care) over a care home because it lets the person stay in their own home while still receiving professional support. Familiar surroundings: Staying at home means being surrounded by familiar furniture, routines, neighbours, and memories,…
Outstanding CQC Rating for Leighton Buzzard Branch October 22, 2025 We are delighted to have been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission. We have always known that we strive to provide a first class care service to our many clients in and around Leighton Buzzard so it fantastic for this hard work…
How Much Does Home Care Cost? One of the first questions many families ask is how much home care costs. While prices can vary, understanding the basics can help you plan with confidence. In the UK, hourly home care typically ranges from £20 to £40 per hour, depending on factors such as location, the level…
What Types of Home Care Are Available? Home care services are designed to support a wide range of needs, making it a highly adaptable option for individuals and families across Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire and Bedfordshire. One of the most common types is hourly or visiting care. This involves a carer visiting at scheduled times during the…
Trekking for Alzheimer’s Society August 4, 2025 On Saturday 2nd August, one of our Directors, Annabella Rennison, trekked a mighty 26 miles in 8 hours along the Suffolk Coast to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society, and raised over £1300. Annabella was taking part in one of the treks that Alzheimer’s Society organise throughout the year. …