The Caring Company

C6 Didcot Enterprise Centre Hawks, Bizspace, Didcot OX11 7PH
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9.9 97 Reviews
  • The Caring Company, Didcot
The Caring Company provides a home care service that supports people living in the Didcot area of Oxfordshire, promoting independence and to assisting them to remain living in their own homes.

They offer a range of flexible services that can be personalised to each client's needs, either on a long or short-term basis.

The Company recognises that often care needs are identified by relatives, so works with everyone involved to ensure an acceptable care plan is established and successfully implemented, ensuring the individual's needs are recognised and allowing for a safe level of independence as required.

Care workers are encouraged to engage with clients to ensure the care is appropriate to each client's changing personal needs, therefore supporting clients and their families.

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Care Provided

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Adult Home Care (18+)
  • Respite Care

Personal Care & Household Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Domestic Services / Home Help
  • Call in Service
  • Cleaning Service
  • Companionship
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • Laundry Service
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Sit in Service
  • Transportation Service

Other Care Provided

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Hospital Discharge
  • Cancer Care
  • High Dependency Care, two carers attending
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse

Funding & Fees

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £24 – £26

Details of fees can be sent on request. We have separate charges for 30 minutes and 45 minute visits. Plus slight increase at weekends and Bank Holidays.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Caring Company to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Private Funding (Self-funded)
  • Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
  • Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
  • NHS (Contracted Provider)
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Good to Know

Owner

  • Maureen Walker

Person in charge

  • Maureen Jacqueline Walker (Manager)

The Caring Company Reviews (97)

Total of 97, showing 1-20
9.9

The Caring Company has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Caring Company has 97 reviews.

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Review from S H (Daughter of Client) published on 17 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Manager are very approachable by phone and email. Very helpful in many situations. I feel very supported. Staff are friendly and helpful to mum and very pleasant.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from Suzanne S (Daughter of Client) published on 5 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Caring Company have been providing an excellent service for my mum who has been diagnosed with Dementia and is still living in her own home. They provide daily home visits, do her weekly shopping and also take mum to doctor and hospital appointments when we are not able to do as we live 2.5hrs away.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from Sarah J (Daughter of Client) published on 19 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been using the services of The Caring company for a number of years now for my mum and more recently my dad. All the care is delivered in a patient, caring, thoughtful & pro-active way, making sure my parents are well cared for in a safe and dignified manner. Not only are care needs addressed
in a professional way there is always time for some friendly banter which is just as in important on a day to day basis for my parents.


They report any issues in a timely manner to the office and the family ensuring the safe continuation of care is received. Thank you Caring Company for your continued care and help, we couldn't ask for more :)

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from Martin C (Son of Client) published on 15 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been a client for many years now. The care, consideration and empathy of the Carers has been excellent - to the extent that Dad regards them as friends and indeed an important connection to life outside the flats. In fact he knows more about what goes on locally than we do! The communications
have been always timely and service has been without fault.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from Grant H (Client) published on 28 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault The Caring Company, I am so pleased I have found them. Many thanks.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from J C (Client) published on 28 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A friend suggested I should try contacting this company - it seemed obvious to her that I might need some help. The person who came and still comes once a week is kind, sensible, helpful and willing to do any jobs I ask to be done - Also she will sit and talk with me - which is important. To be able
to speak to someone face to face is important. Most of my friends live a way off. While phone calls are nice it isn't the same as talking to someone in the room with you.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from Sheila L (Client) published on 28 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My care has been good to excellent. The company has taken care of me and helped with all my needs.

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Review from Margaret F (Client) published on 28 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with the service - so very welcome. Personnel warm and friendly and do a good job.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from R R (Son of Client) published on 2 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

On the whole the service provided has been extremely good. Always very easy to communicate with and very easy to contact when needing to talk with them. Very responsive to my mother's needs and overall very happy with the care and support they are providing for my mother

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from K B (Wife of Client) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Caring Company have been caring for my husband. In this time the number of visits each day has increased. Each visit has been a joy. The staff have been kind, friendly, consistent and reliable. They are efficient and tidy. I do recommend them to anyone who is looking for a group of people who live
up to the name of the company. It is now over 6 months that they have been visiting.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from Karen L (Daughter of Client) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This company is amazing.
My dad is a very difficult person who tries to reject help/support although he desperately needs it to live independently. The owners are calm, professional and support to me and my father. The care staff are without exception diligent, professional, understanding and supportive.
The communication is excellent, every call/email is responded to. I cannot fault them.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from Bill D (Husband of Client) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The service that my wife receives is excellent, the carers are all understanding and patient with her problems, she can have a good laugh. They can really cheer her up, and I can phone up and speak to staff if I have a problem and they help me so well.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from Katharine B (Client) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent service.

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Review from Jean W (Daughter of Client) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We first started using The Caring Company in Didcot after Mum needed help with Dad, about 8 years ago. As many people do, Mum trawled through many companies' reviews to find the best. I am so happy to leave this review, as we still continue to use them for Mum now following the passing of Dad. The most
comforting thing for me (Daughter) is the reliability of this company and their carers. They cover shifts in advance, and last minute, and I have complete peace of mind, knowing they will be there. Their carers are friendly, caring, efficient, and nothing is too much trouble. Records are updated regularly, and communication with me is super efficient. I never need to worry now. Highly recommended for anyone looking for care for elderly parents.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from R C (Daughter of Client) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Caring Company staff have basically saved my sanity. Always professional and helpful, they helped care for both my parents with dementia and other illnesses until Dad died and then continued to provide support and care for Mum. Our most regular carers have almost become part of the family and have
shown a mix of professional standards, practicality, good humour and compassion that has helped in a very difficult situation.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from A J (Client) published on 16 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot speak highly enough of the care given to me during this last year. The care I've had is flexible and how I need it - which can vary considerably. It is always met with understanding and cheerfulness - and above all professional skill. I am fortunate that I am able (at the moment) to live an
independent life - but it is a reassurance to know that I can call on The Caring Company, an agency I can trust.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from E F (Client) published on 8 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with The Caring Company. I am very happy with them. They are always on time morning and night and if they have a problem they phone me straight away and the staff are always very pleasant and helpful if I need to alter my time. Perfect.

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Review from Patricia S (Client) published on 6 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been using The Caring Company since 2021 when my partner became immobile and I was unable to care for him. The staff are always pleasant and give my partner dignity while performing personal care. In May this year, I became ill and my partner was moved to our local care home. I still have them
come to me to help with heavy-duty cleaning, and one member of staff takes my partner out one hour a week. I have no problems with The Caring Company.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from Mark H (Client) published on 23 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have used this company for the past 9 months. They come in for about an hour each week so I can have a bath and they can assist me should I need it. They have done this with great care and dignity. Should I need some cleaning done or assistance with for example, a covid test all I have had to do is
ask. Everyone is very friendly and professional. I live alone and now can enjoy baths again without the fear of falling and getting trapped. The household tasks they do have saved me many hours. I think they are very good value for money, and I certainly recommend them.

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Review from S V (Daughter of Client) published on 30 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been receiving care from this company for many years now. I am a registered nurse so have very high standards. I cannot fault the care given to my Mum. She is cared for as an individual and all the carers show her respect as well as genuine dignified care. All of her carers have got to know
her very well and I feel totally reassured that they will inform me if they have any concerns. They are all very patient and kind. I continuously see evidence that Mum is receiving excellent holistic care. The management team are very knowledgeable and know all of their patients and their families. I know we are very lucky to have such a professional caring company available to give the care my Mum deserves.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.883)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10 for The Caring Company is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 33 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Home Care Provider is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.883 for The Caring Company is calculated as follows: ( (174 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 197 Ratings = 4.883

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows: 3 points for the first Positive Review, 2 points in total for each of the next 9 Positive Reviews (1st = 3, 2nd = 0.5, 3rd = 0.5, 4th = 0.25, 5th = 0.25, 6th = 0.1, 7th = 0.1, 8th = 0.1, 9th = 0.1, 10th = 0.1)

    The 5 points relating to the number of Positive Reviews for The Caring Company is based on 33 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 5

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Home Care Provider does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 5 Feb 2020

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Caring Company

What Type of Services does The Caring Company offer?

The Caring Company offers Home Care.

How many Carers does The Caring Company employ?

The Caring Company employs 28 carers.

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