Choices Homecare (Barnsley)

C/O Head Office, Maple House, Maple Estate, Stocks Lane, Barnsley S75 2BL
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  • Choices Homecare (Barnsley), Barnsley
Formally known as TLC Homecare, Choices Homecare's motto is 'skilled care your way', which is a philosophy they look to bring to older and vulnerable adults throughout South and West Yorkshire. They are proud to support people to live in their own homes for longer and can provide a full range of homecare services.

Their 'Values' are embedded throughout the Organisation to ensure they reflect their Vision (...to deliver a service to be proud of), and are able to deliver the best quality of care that they can for all of their service users.

They offer a person centred approach to a wide range of care needs (offering support with: personal care, meal preparation, medication assistance, home respite/safety check visits or sitting services whilst family go out (or other), assisting service users to go out into the community, shopping, light domestic help and more). They can also provide support to adults who suffer dementia, or those with learning or other disabilities.

There is a strong focus on quality recruitment and training and Choices are passionate about delivering safe, well planned services; care and support workers promote choice and independence to assist service users in remaining as independent as possible, whatever the situation. Outcome-focused services take account of client preferences and aspirations, with 'Choices' considering themselves as 'working in partnership with their service users' to deliver, quality services to each and every one.
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Care Provided by Choices Homecare (Barnsley)

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Overnight Care (Waking)
  • Overnight Care (Sleeping)

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 15 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

Nursing / Nurse Led Care

  • PEG Feeding

Other Care Provided

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

Funding & Fees

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £30.04 – £31.69

We tailor a unique quote (person centered and obligation free) for each of our clients individually.


If you're looking for care services (or you're looking for services for a family member or someone else you know), please feel welcome to submit an enquiry. A member of our friendly office team will then be in touch and will be more than happy to listen to your needs and create a tailored quote which reflects the information received. Then, should you wish to proceed further, we can agree a mutually convenient day to visit you and set a start date for care to begin.


15 minute calls start from £11.30 with 30 minute calls from £15.14.


If you're unsure if we're able to provide the services you require, please ask and we'll do our very best to help.


Please check out our website for more details about the services we can provide.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Choices Homecare (Barnsley) to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Choices Homecare (Barnsley) 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)
Explain these funding types

Contact Choices Homecare (Barnsley) to get a personalised quote.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sheridan Bettney (Registered Manager)

Choices Homecare (Barnsley) Reviews (168)

9.6

Choices Homecare (Barnsley) has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.640) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Choices Homecare (Barnsley) has 168 reviews.

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Review from Susan L (Wife of Client) published on 1 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We like to see our regular carers. We would also like you to keep to our arranged times (e.g. contract) as on some occasions you have altered them without discussion. We understand that delays may occur. Overall, we are very satisfied with TLC.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for taking the time to review us through Homecare.co.uk. We really appreciate all feedback received (both positive & negative) to assist us in making future improvements. We are pleased you like to see your regular carers and that, overall, you're satisfied with the service we provide. We're sorry to hear that you find care visits aren't always kept to the arranged time. Please be aware that this can sometimes happen, due to short notice sickness or other events beyond our control, please rest assured that we have been liaising with our office team to ensure this issue is reviewed and call times are consistent moving forwards; our service manager has also been in touch to discuss but please don't hesitate to contact us if ever there's anything else you feel you would like to raise. Thanks again for completing your review.
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Review from Rob H (Son of Client) published on 16 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found both staff and management to be professional with their approach to ascertaining the needs of my 85-year-old mother, their caring and friendly attitude towards her has put a very worried old lady's mind at ease, she is delighted with the care package that has been put in place for her.
I
would not hesitate to recommend TLC Homecare to anyone in need of a professional/caring provider.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for taking the time to submit your review - We really appreciate all feedback received (both positive & negative) to assist us when making further improvements. We are so pleased that you and your mum feel happy with the service we provide and that your Mum feels 'at ease'. Once again, thank you for letting us know and for your kind comments!
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Review from Karen J (Daughter of Client) published on 14 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The branch manager has been amazing, she's helped me no end for my mum's needs, also one other staff member in particular who bathed Mum has been brilliant. I would highly recommend this care company, staff and coordinators are caring and very helpful.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you so much for taking the time to review us through Homecare.co.uk, we really appreciate all feedback received as it supports us in continuing to improve our services further in the future. Thanks again for the lovely feedback received and for your recommendation, your comments will be fed back to our management team to ensure all involved receive a 'thankyou' for all their hard work.
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Review from L A (Daughter of Client) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every care worker that has been to see my dad has been very good with him, so I am pleased with the work that they are doing for him.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for taking the time to submit your review, we really appreciate all feedback received (both positive and negative), to assist us in making future improvements to our services. We are really pleased that you have found all of our care workers have been very good with your dad - thanks again for your kind comments!
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Review from M W (Client) published on 23 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Most of the carers are kind and include me in conversation. Some (a few hardly talk to me and discuss other service users and their needs and treatment). Most of my carers encourage me to be independent which means they have 'free time'. Many of the carers realise that we as a couple have complex needs
and help out in any way they can, putting clothes away, and taking piles of washing upstairs (including my husband's clothes). I really appreciate all the help they give but I do not take it for granted.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate all feedback received (both positive and negative) to assist us in future improvements. We are pleased you are mainly happy with the care you receive from us and have passed your comments on to our senior management team to enable some of the points you mention to be checked into and resolved if needed. Thanks again for taking the time to review us through Homecare.co.uk.
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Review from Antony E (Son of Client) published on 31 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I would like to thank all office staff and home care providers at TLC Homecare for their thorough and kind approach to the care of Mum. Particular thanks to the care providers who are punctual and reliable and because the same staff attend to Mum's needs, it means less stress and anxiety for Mum, my
sister and me.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for taking the time to submit your review, we appreciate all feedback received (both positive and negative) to assist us in improving our services further in the future. Please rest assured that your comments and thanks will be passed on to both the office and community teams to ensure they receive a 'thank you' for all their hard work and commitment. Thanks again for your lovely feedback and kind comments!
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Review from Gillian P (Daughter of Client) published on 3 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
One lady has always been available to speak to and arrange a review with; she has always tried her hardest to accommodate our requests.
My family feel that my mum is treated with respect and dignity; they go above and beyond. The carers respond to Mum's changing needs.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for taking the time to submit your review; we appreciate all feedback received (both positive and negative) to assist us in improving our services further in the future and are really glad to hear from you. We are pleased that you find our care workers go 'above and beyond and respond to your Mum's changing needs' and that our review officer has been on hand and tried her hardest to accommodate any requests. Thanks again for your kind feedback and comments.
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Review from R B (Client) published on 30 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly emphasis. Respect all of these things and more. Explain my experience.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for taking the time to review us. We really appreciate all feedback received (both positive & negative), to assist us in making future improvements. We are pleased that you find the service you receive very friendly and respectful. Thanks again for your kind comments!
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Review from Joanne C (Client) published on 8 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
The one thing that's wrong with this company is that some of the carers don't give me the privacy that I ask for. I find some very intimidating. They try to take my independence away from me and they're always nearly an hour late.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for taking the time to review us. We take all feedback very seriously and appreciate all comments received (both positive & negative), to assist us in making further improvements in the future and to allow us to promptly resolve any issues, that may occur. We're sorry that you felt some of our care workers didn't give you as much privacy as you'd have liked and that you felt this came across as intimidating at times. Please rest assured that respecting people's privacy, promoting independence and providing person-centred care is of the utmost importance to us. We would always encourage anyone who feels they are experiencing any issues to call our office on their local number, to ensure we can look into any problems or concerns as soon as they arise. Our operations team managers have been made aware of your feedback to support them in ensuring we continue to deliver person-centred care services to other service users. Thanks again for submitting your review.
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Review from Martin W (Son of Client) published on 27 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been extremely impressed by TLC so far. The standard of care and communication is very high. The "app" service is excellent - really useful in keeping abreast of the daily updates. In respect of all the carers we have met - extremely kind and considerate to nursing needs, and all doing a great
job. Thanks!
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for taking the time to complete your review; we really appreciate your kind comments. Please rest assured that wherever possible, all positive feedback is passed on to our care workers in the form of compliments and a thank you for all of their hard work. Thanks again for the fabulous feedback received!
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Review from Ann B (Daughter of Client) published on 2 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A very friendly review, made Mum feel at ease. Mum joined in the conversation where and when she could.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for taking the time to submit your review, we really appreciate all feedback received (both positive and negative), to support us in improving our services further in the future. We are really pleased that you were happy with your Mum's review and are glad she was able to join in, where she could, as we really encourage service user participation. Thanks again for your kind comments.
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Review from Dorothy S (Sister of Client) assisted by family/friend published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Not always treated with dignity. Changed in the lounge with blinds open. Communication - I don't like the way some carers speak to me.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. We really appreciate all feedback (both positive and negative), to assist us in making future improvements as we move into the future. We are really sorry that you don't feel you are always treated with dignity and don't always like the way you have sometimes been spoken to and have been in touch since your review to discuss these matters further. Please rest assured that we have now arranged for our Community Competence Assessor to attend upon some of your care calls, in order to identify and help resolve any training issues. Please don't hesitate to contact your local office (on the usual contact number), should you ever feel you have any further issues and we will do our very best to help and resolve these. Thanks again for your review!
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Review from Cheryl G (Daughter of Client) published on 29 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The carers are all friendly and helpful and if requested, will try to accommodate our wishes if they are able to. Mum likes all her carers and is happy with them.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for submitting your review to Homecare.co.uk. We really appreciate all feedback received as it supports us to improve our services further in the future. We are really pleased that you and your mum are happy with the care received. Thanks again for your lovely comments.
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Review from J C (Client) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
These are strange times. The staff on the ground (carers) are running themselves ragged. The way carers and care companies have been seen, funded and worked has been so negatively that carers have left the companies at a greater pace. Care companies are now unable to meet needs, in particular, my needs.
I feel for the staff that are run off their feet.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for taking the time to complete your review. Please rest assured that we take all feedback very seriously (both positive and negative), to assist us in improving our services as we move forwards into the future. We have asked the Registered Manager of your service to get in touch, in order to discuss the comments made. We agree that the current times can be challenging for the care industry but remain committed to working together as always, with our staff, service users and other bodies and stakeholders, to ensure we continue providing the best care services that we can. Should any of our service users feel they have an issue with the level of care they receive, we would always ask them to contact their local office as soon as possible (on their usual contact number), who will do everything they can to help and rectify any problems as needed. Thanks again for your feedback and comments.
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Review from N C (Client) published on 18 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Losing good staff with the experience to know what is needed.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, we really appreciate all feedback received (both positive and negative), to assist us in making further improvements in the future. The past couple of years have generally been a very challenging and difficult time for health and social care and we're aware that some staff have decided to leave the industry but please be assured that all new staff continue to be fully trained through our training programme, which we adapted as needed throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Our service manager will be in touch with you soon, to discuss and identify any issues you may have but please do feel welcome to contact the office (on your usual number), if there is ever anything you would like to discuss or you feel you have any issues, our friendly team will be more than happy to help. Thanks again for completing your review.
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Review from Sylvia P (Client) published on 10 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It is just like an everyday routine. I just have carers to give me my medication morning and night. If I was having trouble opening a bottle most of them would do it for me. Some ask if there is anything I want doing. Most times, it's just giving me tablets. To be honest, it's someone to talk to. I
got quite close to a carer who left. She would have done anything for me. I do miss her. Now, there are quite a few young carers just learning the job.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for taking the time to complete your review, we appreciate all feedback received and are pleased you find our staff generally helpful. We are sorry that a regular carer left and that you miss her but we hope that, in time, you will feel the same about the newer care workers who visit you. Please rest assured that all care workers have completed our training programme and are working towards (if not completed) their nationally recognised care certificate qualification. If you have any issues or anything you'd like to discuss further, please contact our office on your usual contact number and a member of our team will be happy to have a chat and will do their best to support you with resolving any problems. Thanks again for submitting your review.
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Review from A R (Client) assisted by family/friend published on 3 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything runs smoothly. Carers are nice to me and come on time. Better care company than the last ones.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for taking the time to complete your review. We really appreciate all feedback received in order to assist us with making further improvements as we move into the future. We are really pleased that you find things run smoothly. Thanks again for your kind comments.
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Review from F B (Client) published on 3 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very satisfied with the service I receive. Everybody is cheerful and chatty and they all treat me with dignity. I thank them all.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thanks for taking the time to review us. We really appreciate your feedback and are really happy that you are satisfied with the service you receive. Your thanks will be passed on to the care workers involved, to allow them to receive a thank you for all their hard work. Thanks again for your lovely comments!
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Review from Yvonne H (Client) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Reliable, caring and professional service. Compassionate and caring staff. The best care ever.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)We are so pleased you find our services reliable, caring and professional. Your feedback will be passed on to the care workers who visit to allow them to receive a thank you for all their hard work. Thank you for completing your review and for the kind comments received.
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Review from Stephen B (Son of Client) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Carers have been a great help to my mum. They looked after her and gave her the help she needs. Always polite and friendly and even in these difficult times, I have always been kept up to date and they have done a great job.
Reply from Elaine Bradley-Smith, Employee Engagement & Communications Officer at Choices Homecare (Barnsley)Thank you for taking the time to complete your review. We take all feedback very seriously as it assists us to improve our services further in the future. Thanks again for your kind comments, we're really pleased you feel happy with the service we provide.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.640)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.640) out of 10 for Choices Homecare (Barnsley) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.640 for Choices Homecare (Barnsley) is calculated as follows: ( (115 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 164 Ratings = 4.64
  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, 0.5 Points for the second and third Positive Reviews, 0.25 Points for each of the next two Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3, 2nd = 0.5, 3rd = 0.5, 4th = 0.25, 5th = 0.25, 6th = 0.05, 7th = 0.05, 8th = 0.05, 9th = 0.05, 10th = 0.05, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025)

    The 5 points relating to the number of Positive Reviews for Choices Homecare (Barnsley) is based on 27 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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: 29 Nov 2022

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Sarah

Sarah Ramsey

Job Title: Care Coordinator Barnsley Joined: 2023

I'm Sarah, a care coordinator covering the Cudworth, Town, Darton, Worsbrough, plus any other areas of Barnsley in between.


I never thought of ever getting into care work until the horrible COVID-19 struck, and I couldn't do my previous job. I felt grounded and needed to get out of the house. I then saw a job for home care and thought I'd give that a go! I fell in love with care so much that I gave up my other job and became a team leader, and then, due to hard work, dedication and transferable skills, I became a care coordinator. I joined Choices due to the positive things I had heard and the career progression that is offered. Since starting, I have never looked back and can't wait to see where this journey will take me.


In my spare time, I love spending time with my beautiful little boy and husband.

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