Home Support Service

Prices range dependent on length and nature of visit, please contact us on 01977 664861 for a friendly conversation about you needs.

Email: homesupportservice@ageukwd.org.uk
Telephone: 01977 664861

At Age UK Wakefield District, we believe in providing care that goes beyond just a service—it’s a calling. Our dedicated team of compassionate professionals is committed to making a real difference in the lives of those we support. We understand that everyone’s needs are unique, which is why we begin with a face-to-face visit to get to know you better and understand what truly matters to you. From there, we create a tailored support package that ensures the highest quality of care, designed specifically around your individual needs.
With Age UK Wakefield District, you can expect a team of qualified, competent staff who are continuously trained, guided, and supported to provide care in line with national standards. We strive for consistency, minimise unexpected staff changes, and always ensure that care is delivered with the utmost respect for your privacy and dignity. We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support your unique needs. Let us provide the care you deserve, with professionalism and a personal touch every step of the way

What does Home Support Cover?

Across the Wakefield District, we provide a service supporting individuals to remain in their own homes and live as independently as possible…

Age UK Wakefield provide personalised packages of care accommodating a range of needs including:

• Living with life limiting conditions, coping with physical disabilities or learning difficulties, mental health problems and those living with a terminal diagnosis
• Intermittent respite offers providing a break for those who care for others
• Short term support in times of crisis.
• Support tailored to individual needs, combining Personal Care and Domestic Support (details below)

What we can do...
You can select from our suggestions below and we are happy to discuss your individual requirements to make the perfect package of support for you.

Services Offered

Personal Care:

• Getting in & out of bed
• Dressing & undressing
• Bathing or showering
• Washing
• Shaving
• Oral hygiene
• Hair washing and care
• Nail care (filing only)
• Support with eating and drinking
• Assisting with toileting needs
• Checking of medications

Domestic Support:
• Cleaning, vacuuming, polishing, dusting
• Laundry: washing, drying & ironing
• Washing up
• Preparing and cooking food
• Shopping
• Making and changing bedding
• Sitting services
• Social support
• Accompanied outings

We are unable to offer nursing care, heavy domestic work or support requiring the use of manual hand

What you can expect from us:

• Professional high standards of care delivered by competent qualified staff
• Regular staff supervision, guidance and training of staff
• Compliance with national standards of care under our registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• Externally inspected and monitored services
• Thorough assessment and recording processes
• Everyone will be treated as an individual and have a bespoke care plan
• Consistent standards of care delivered by named individuals
• All support, no matter how intimate or invasive is delivered with the upmost attention to your privacy, dignity and respect

Care Quality Commision