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The Caring Company

C6 Didcot Enterprise Centre Hawks, Bizspace, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 7PH
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The Caring Company, Didcot
The Caring Company, Didcot
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...  

Care Provided by The Caring Company

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 30 minutes

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (65+)
  • Younger Adult Care (18-65)

Personal Care Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Companionship
  • Continence Care
  • Feeding & Drinking Assistance

Household Services

  • Cleaning Service
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • Laundry Service
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Transportation Service

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Cancer Care
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £26 - £28

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

The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact The Caring Company for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact The Caring Company to get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Owner

  • Maureen Walker
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Maureen Jacqueline Walker (Manager)

The Caring Company Reviews (101)

9.9

The Caring Company has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Caring Company has 101 reviews.

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Review from R C (Daughter of Client) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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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 / Service User) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 / Service User) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 / Service User) published on 6 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 S V (Daughter of Client) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from S P (Son of Client) published on 20 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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Good efficient service on a consistent basis. Carers look after my mum really well. It is a very personal service. Carers are friendly and treat my mum as a human being. They are very adaptable and have found practical solutions to my mum's needs which have enabled her to remain at home, which is what she wants.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from S H (Daughter of Client) published on 18 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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Every carer who has been here to assist Mum has been professional in their approach. Any time there have been alterations to her care or their rotas we have tackled it between us to both of our satisfaction. They treat mum as you would wish your mother to be treated.

I can't say better than that. I have full faith in their care and have had a few laughs along the way with them.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from D B (Daughter of Client) published on 16 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Caring Company have been providing care visits to Mum for a year now. Mum has no memory, but since the visits started, she has been much happier in the morning. Without the visits, Mum would sit all day in her pyjamas and lack any motivation.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from Audrey L (Client / Service User) published on 29 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Friendly, efficient and understanding. The booking of the care is easy. The carers are all totally sympathetic. The whole experience has been caring. We'd had good conversations and some laughs.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from K K (Daughter of Client) published on 9 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Friendly, supportive, considerate staff. Once carer who visits most frequently goes above and beyond. We're so grateful that Mum has a level of support and safety she needs. No complaints.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from Vikki M (Daughter of Client) published on 9 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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The Caring Company has been doing my dad's housework for a while but recently had to get another carer in to just monitor his meds and moods. The manager is always at the end of the phone if any extras need to be done. The two carers Dad has are lovely.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from E H (Wife of Client) published on 8 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Excellent service - friendly, caring and competent carers who are always prepared to go the extra mile. Office staff do their utmost to accommodate changes to the regular schedule. I definitely recommend them.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from Rachel P (Client / Service User) published on 8 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Caring Company have some very good carers who are kind, thoughtful and very caring.

Good communication with office staff.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from P B (Daughter of Client) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Always very helpful and try their best to cover extra visits at the last minute when needed.

Carers are respectful and reliable arrive on time and keep me well informed of any problems. My father looks forward to them coming and always says he is treated with kindness and they are always friendly.

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Review from H S (Client / Service User) published on 24 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Nearly everything goes smoothly the only problem being that I sometimes do not make clear what needs to be done. When that problem is resolved all goes well with my willing carers.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from William R (Husband of Client) published on 7 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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When I found it increasingly difficult to care for my wife who has Alzheimer's The Caring Company was recommended by a friend. Since we have contacted them we have received excellent care from them. My wife who can be difficult when new people come into our house is extremely happy with her regular carer and has come to regard her as a friend. Care is well organised and arrives on time and is provided with care and attention to both of us.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

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Review from C D (Son of Client) published on 26 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Caring Company carers have established a good rapport with Mum, she always says how good they are. They are always easy to deal with and contact me if there are any problems or things they think I should know about. All of Mum's needs are taken care of, hygiene, feeding, washing, bed made etc.

Cannot recommend them highly enough.

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Review from S T (Son of Client) published on 7 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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In the three years plus of using the company to look after my dad and mum (the last two and a half years just my mum). The management and carers have been brilliant, nothing has been too much trouble, changing times of visits etc. The carers had become like family to my mum, brightening up her day, they were so lovely to her. I want to thank fur carers for organising all the help for my mum. I cannot recommend this company highly enough. My mum recently had to move into a care home because of her increased needs but all the while at home the caring company made her life as best it could be.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

Thank you for your lovely feedback, wishing you and your mum all the best.

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Review from Clifford H (Husband of Client) published on 16 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The service from The Caring Company is superb.

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Review from Lynda D (Sister of Client) published on 14 May 2023 Submitted via Website
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My sister is losing her eyesight with AMD and was very reluctant to accept the need for help. The people at The Caring Company in Didcot have been very gentle with their approach to her and understanding. This has allowed for a gradual increase in the amount of help that she feels comfortable with.

There is an easy and regular dialogue with the management and their wonderful staff, in order to sort out the evolving needs of my sister. My family and I do not live in the UK so having The Caring Company help allows my sister to remain in her much-loved home.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 05 February 2020
Overall Good
  • 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. View Latest Report

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Awards / Recognitions (1)

  • Recipient: The Caring CompanyDate: Thursday 31 Mar 2022

Meet the Team (1)

Maureen Walker Job Title: Managing Director Joined: 2007
Maureen Walker

Having worked for around 20 years in various residential settings. Was then introduced to homecare with The Leonard Cheshire group, working with people with physical disabilities in Oxford City and the surrounding area, till changes in the care sector resulted in our team being transferred to another provider.

Approaching retirement age, I planned to set up a small business to support myself and a friend for a few years. 18 years later, the company has supported many lovely people and is still lucky to have some of the original wonderful staff.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Caring Company

How many Carers does The Caring Company employ?

The Caring Company employs 28 carers.

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