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The Caring Company

C6 Didcot Enterprise Centre Hawks, Bizspace, Didcot 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 (9.917) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Caring Company has 101 reviews.

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Review from Andrew S (Son of Client) published on 20 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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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
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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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Review from K H (Client / Service User) published on 7 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are always polite, caring, focused and generally, fantastic.

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 Ruth S (Wife of Client) published on 2 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot find any fault. They turn up on time. They are always bright and friendly, just what every person needs first thing in the morning. They never talk about other clients and they are all super. Well done Caring Company.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

Thank you very much for your lovely comments, we appreciate your feedback.

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Review from Sue R (Daughter of Client) published on 28 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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The carers are very good. They seem to be very aware of Mum's needs, and the company are friendly, polite and good communicators. Mum loves the carers' visits. If I need questions answered or changes to Mum's care, then the staff are happy to accommodate.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

Thank you for taking the time to do this review and your comments.

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Review from Judith C (Stepdaughter of Client) published on 28 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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During the past year, my stepmother's needs have changed considerably; at first, she needed only a few visits a week, then once a day, two a day and now four a day. The Caring Company has always responded quickly to new circumstances and their communication with me has been professional, timely, honest and straightforward. The carers have to prompt my stepmother repeatedly in all aspects of food, drink, taking medication, cleanliness and everyday living because she has dementia. They seem patient, kind, articulate and able.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

Many thanks for your review and lovely comments about the care staff, we will pass this on to them.

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Review from Pauline J (Niece of Client) published on 13 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My aunt was looked after by The Caring Company for two to three years. They were very caring to her and she looked forward to them coming three times a day. They encouraged her to keep clean and tidy and also encouraged her to eat her meals, which were important to us. The family found the girls very good and they became our friends. They kept us informed about her well-being. They helped me with any worries I may have had. I found all the girls very reliable.

Reply from Maureen Walker, Manager at The Caring Company

Thank you for your lovely comments, your aunt was a pleasure to support.

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Review from P B (Wife of Client) published on 18 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always found that the carers were polite, helpful and kind. Assisted me to care for my husband as best as they could, listened to my concerns and helped support me.

On time, but if running late due to other work, always apologised.

Reply from Maureen Walker, at The Caring Company

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Review from Barry V (Son of Client) published on 22 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Caring Company were wonderful with my mum. The care and respect shown to her was marvellous. The amount of work the individual carers did during their 45 minutes was incredible. The difference this made to the family was immeasurable. What a fantastic team, thank you for everything.

Reply from Maureen Walker, at The Caring Company

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Review from Edward P E (Client / Service User) published on 26 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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As I have indicated, my care has been outstanding. In addition to the 'required' functions of washing and dressing in the weekday mornings, your carers have provided me with many a topical discussion, brought in many of their experiences and also lights from the outside world!

With my thanks.

Reply from Maureen Walker, at The Caring Company

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Review from Dave R (Son of Client) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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We used The Caring Company to help with our dad who was frail, and unable to walk unaided. They came to his house, and were very thorough to obtain a full medical history, and ascertain what care was needed.

My dad`s carer was superb, always polite, well turned out and very helpful and co-operative with my dad`s requests. We used them for about 3 months before he requested a full-time care home option.

The Caring Company were always efficient, and each time we had to cancel, the process was a simple email.

Highly recommend for anyone wishing to remain at home, but need assistance to do that.

10/10.

Reply from Maureen Walker, at The Caring Company

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Review from J R (Friend of Client) published on 23 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My friend was a very independent lady who liked things done in a certain way and this sometimes caused problems and/or personality clashes but these were usually easily sorted.
The main problem was with the timing of visits with carers coming earlier or later than expected with little or no warning.

On the whole, the care and treatment given to my friend was generally good and was a great help and support in her last few years.

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Review from J N (Wife of Client) published on 26 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Experience of service limited (3 visits only) but hard to fault - vert satisfactory.

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Review from Leslie H (Husband of Client) published on 22 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have found all carers to be very good and nice ladies.

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Review from R O (Friend of Client) published on 22 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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An excellent team of carers who are kind and very caring, making her very comfortable in her own home, where she wants to stay. All her needs are met by the team, we are contacted if there are any concerns that arise, which I feel is very supportive to us, working together is very important, to enable her to remain in her own home.

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Review from Pauline H (Daughter of Client) published on 7 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have found from Carers to management, everyone is helpful, caring and understanding. Keep me informed what is going on with my father. Knowing he is happy, which I know he is, as he talks about the Carers highly.

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Review from Peter M (Son of Client) published on 2 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The carers were very efficient and reliable.

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Review from Julie H (Daughter of Client) published on 4 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot fault this company at all. What a lovely group of girls. The assistance and advice you have given us has been exceptional.

Mum's needs were met with great care and dignity. I highly recommend all at The Caring Company. They were recommended to us by a health professional and I'm so pleased that they were.

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Review from Natasha (Client / Service User) published on 28 March 2018 Submitted via Website
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Lovely staff, trained and competent. They make you feel wanted and cared for.

Always willing to help where they can.

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Review from Richard (Son-in-law of Client) published on 28 March 2018 Submitted via Website
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The care offered was excellent, treating him with respect and dignity while providing the support he needed. The staff ensured that his medication was taken as prescribed. He was able to ask for their assistance when required. The Caring Company responded to calls outside of the norm as quickly as they were able. The treatment he received was sympathetic and supportive in the circumstances. The carers were willing to take on tasks and communicated with him well. The company were easily accessible by both phone and email, and replies to queries etc were received promptly. I would be happy to recommend their services for the future.

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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.

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