What are Support at Home - Home Care Services?

Home Care

This service provides a range of care tasks, which include assistance with personal care such as washing and dressing, assistance going to bed and getting out of bed and/or a range of practical domestic tasks. This service is open to service users of all ages and from all ethnic origins. Carefirst24 can provide a home carer who is trained to an enhanced level and receives support and guidance from experienced and qualified professionals within the company.

Support at Home - Home Care Services are part of a range of caring and support services that can be arranged for you by Social Work Services, or you can arrange your own services through a Direct Payment.

Who can access Home Care Services?

Home care services are for people who need help with personal care and/or practical domestic tasks. Social Work Services have limited budgets for providing care services. People who need the help most are prioritised for the service. Priority is given to people who:

• are at risk of going into care
• are at risk of going into hospital
• are returning from hospital
• are facing immediate risk of injury
• have a terminal illness
• are vulnerable children and families
• are carers

How do I arrange a Home Care Service?

If you need help and support at home contact your friendly caring team at Carefirst24 and YES it is a FREE consultation. You can contact  Carefirst24 team directly on 0208 241 6900 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

or someone can contact them on your behalf such as a relative, a friend or your doctor.

What will it cost?

There is a charge for home care services which can only be discussed and decide at our FREE initial consultation by our Care Manager or Care Coordinator.