The Caring Company

C6 Didcot Enterprise Centre Hawks, Bizspace, Didcot OX11 7PH
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9.9 99 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 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

  • 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 (99)

9.9

The Caring Company has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.892) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Caring Company has 99 reviews.

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Review from M R (Client) published on 9 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I receive domestic support on a weekly basis and am very satisfied with the service I receive.
Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company
Thank you for the feedback, it is always appreciated.
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Review from Royston S (Client) assisted by family/friend published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My carers are friendly, efficient and a pleasure to have in my home. I always know what time they will arrive.
Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company
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Review from Debbie O (Daughter of Client) published on 28 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Caring Company cared for my mum for almost two years. The service they provided was excellent, respectful and kind. My mum looked forward to seeing them. They were also so helpful and supportive to me, easy to talk to and nothing was ever too much trouble. I can't thank them enough for all they
did for my mum.
Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company
Thank you for your feedback, it is very much appreciated.
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Review from J S (Client) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The personality of both client and carer is so variable, but when the two match, it is preferable that they continue together, if possible. But of course, the client must accept other carers (holidays, change of work rota). A good carer can be someone who understands the client, as a family member would.
Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company
Thank you for your feedback, it is much appreciated.
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Review from A M (Daughter of Client) published on 3 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Caring Company have been providing care for my mother for many years. As her dementia has progressed, the care package has increased to meet her needs. Throughout this time, the care provided has been outstanding, with a great consistency of carers. The management team are extremely supportive and
helpful. The Caring Company has enabled my mother to live at home with the best possible care.
Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company
Thank you for your feedback, it is very much appreciated.
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Review from Leslie T (Son of Client) published on 22 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My review is the Caring Company are reasonable at caring for my mother.
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Review from P R (Client) published on 22 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Every aspect has been very satisfactory.
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Review from S M (Cousin of Client) published on 29 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Caring Company have been visiting my cousin for about a year to provide assistance regarding washing him etc. He is very pleased.
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Review from Alan H (Partner of Client) assisted by family/friend published on 10 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had the caring company for over a year. We are satisfied with the care we get. The carers are punctual, polite, always cheerful and very helpful. We would recommend the Caring Company to anyone who needs support.
Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company
Thank you for your feedback, it is much appreciated.
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Review from C R (Client) assisted by family/friend published on 30 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
For several years I have had a rare neurological condition called Cerebellar Ataxia and am now unable to do anything for myself. I have carers 3 times a day to deal with my personal care and to get me from y bed in the morning to my armchair and commode when necessary and back into bed in the evening,
they use a hoist to help with this. The carers are very helpful and willing to understand and deal with my condition, which was initially new to them, they take on board advice from OTs and treat me with care and respect.
Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company
Thank you for your feedback, it is greatly appreciated.
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Review from W C (Client) published on 30 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the carers do that little bit extra when needed. They communicate well and really care about your wellbeing. The office provides immediate response to any extra help when needed and are very affable. They have provided care for me over the past four years.
Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company
Thank you very much for your feedback, it is appreciated.
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Review from S A (Client) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The company is brilliant and the carers are very helpful as I live by myself.
Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company
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Review from M H (Client) assisted by family/friend published on 7 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but praise for this company. All the carers are polite, kind, friendly and willing to help with all my needs. The office staff are very efficient and respond very quickly to any queries.
Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company
Thank you very much for your feedback, it is appreciated.
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Review from Barbara T (Sister of Client) published on 24 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The caring company has been a lifesaver and have been involved with my brother for the last 3.5 years. We have been able to talk together and adjust his needs as we went along. For the last year, they have visited my brother four times a day, breakfast, lunch, tea and bedtime and shopped for him, all
with good humour, patience and calmness.
Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company
Thank you for your lovely feedback, it is very much appreciated.
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Review from M M (Wife of Client) published on 17 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I hear moans from others about impunctual carers, I consider myself very lucky. The management have ensured that their carers support me on time and with a real caring, cheery attitude. They have also gone out of their way to cover when I have had awkward medical appointments. Top marks.
Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company
Thank you for your fantastic feedback, it is very much appreciated.
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Review from S J (Client) published on 14 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The caring company really do care and go out of their way to help. Thank you very much indeed to all the staff and management. Totally reliable and always professional too.
Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company
Thank you very much for your feedback, always appreciated.
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Review from Sharon H (Daughter of Client) published on 17 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since using The Caring Company, we have noticed that he is very comfortable with all carers who visit. They do an excellent job and always interact with him, even though he struggles to speak at times. They are also very friendly and chatty with his wife, which is lovely. Every visit they make, they
always ask if there is anything else they can do before leaving. They attend each visit on time or as close to the booked time as possible, which is important for him as he can get anxious. I would recommend The Caring Company to anyone looking for a care package for a loved one.
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Review from David R (Client) published on 1 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very satisfied with the service I have received from the Caring Company over the last three months. The carers have done everything so well without any problems at all.
Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company
Thank you for your feedback, it is much appreciated.
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Review from Andrew S (Son of Client) published on 20 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When Mum was discharged from the NHS Team following her stroke last year, she was offered the same service, though the care from Social Services wouldn’t have suited her or met her needs, so it was time to look for alternatives. We chose the Caring Company and have never regretted the decision. During
COVID restarted times, from the initial phone calls and discussing with the office team what Mum’s needs were, her state of health and her abilities, plus her needs, through to the agreed team visits arranged, everything has been smooth, friendly and the team of carers are excellent. Mum is very happy and has help with preparing an evening meal, whilst that is cooking, they often help her get the laundry on or help her with having a shower. Being able to choose the time of her visit in the evening was very important to her, keeping her in her own home being the number 1 priority. She also didn’t want to have to eat too early or go to bed too late. The Caring Company are excellent.
Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company
Thank you for your feedback, it is greatly appreciated.
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Review from Fiona N (Daughter of Client) published on 11 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Caring Company has provided a 5-star service for my mother. The ladies are caring, helpful and compassionate. They are friends as well as companions and carers. The office staff are always helpful and accommodating to changes of plan. Overall, an absolutely excellent service that I would recommend
to anyone needing assistance or care for their loved ones.
Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company
Thank you for your responses, it is very much appreciated.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.892)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.892) out of 10 for The Caring Company is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.892 for The Caring Company is calculated as follows: ( (181 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.892
  2. 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 34 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
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Maureen Walker

Job Title: Managing Director Joined: 2007

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.

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