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1st Homecare Solutions Ltd

5a Ridgeway Court, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 4SF
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1st Homecare Solutions Ltd, Leighton Buzzard
1st Homecare Solutions Ltd, Leighton Buzzard
1st Homecare Solutions Ltd, Leighton Buzzard

1st Homecare Solutions Ltd takes pride in delivering a friendly and reliable service, available in the Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable and nearby villages in Bedfordshire and in parts of Buckinghamshire.

In October 2025 it was awarded the much coveted 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission. Only 3% of care providers are awarded this rating demonstrating the high standards of care delivered from this branch each and every day.

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Care Provided by 1st Homecare Solutions Ltd

Types of Home Care

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

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
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: from £36
The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact 1st Homecare Solutions Ltd for full pricing details and T&Cs.

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Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Helen Backhouse (Registered Manager)

1st Homecare Solutions Ltd Reviews (71)

9.7

1st Homecare Solutions Ltd has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.666) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time 1st Homecare Solutions Ltd has 71 reviews.

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Review from M R (Client / Service User) published on 17 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The carers are very good. Timings of carers are not usually correct. I would like a telephone call when the times are changed. The staff are not good in the office, they don't give a message to each other.

Reply from John Rennison, Owner at 1st Homecare Solutions Ltd

I am sorry to hear there are some issues regarding your care, I will contact you directly to discuss these issues and do our best to rectify them.

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Review from Patricia B (Client / Service User) published on 15 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been happy with the work, dedication, friendly attitude and devotion, I have received from the carers. They are a great bunch of people and Homecare are very fortunate to have employed these lovely people.

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Review from Sue P (Daughter of Client) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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1st Homecare provided an excellent service, helping my Mum before and after a hospital stay just prior to Christmas. Mum liked all the carers, they were very friendly and kind and generally on time each day. We are only stopping the service because Mum has fully recovered and regained her independence, thank goodness, but I would absolutely call on them again if Mum felt she needed a bit more help.

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Review from Alison H (Daughter of Client) published on 2 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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We are very happy with the care provided for mum. Office staff are always friendly and helpful. We cannot fault the care staff. They are kind and sensitive to mum's needs. Always on time and happy. It’s our first time that we’ve had to consider outside care. It is all very daunting but feel we made the right choice with this company. We are confident to recommend to others.

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Review from Simon P (Son of Client) published on 2 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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My mum is very happy with the care and the staff provided by 1st Homecare Solutions Ltd. The staff are very friendly and show kindness to mum on every visit. It is good to know she is being looked after in a pleasant and dignified manner.

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Review from Sally C (Daughter of Client) published on 2 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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The carers are kind and helpful, and the managers and office staff were extremely responsive to my parent's changing situation and had visits organised very quickly. The online app worked very well so that I could see what the carers had done on a daily basis and it was a good method of communication.

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Review from Carole B (Daughter of Client) published on 28 October 2021 Submitted via Website
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The carers attending to my mother are kind and helpful and she feels comfortable with them. The app is very useful for checking how things are going when I can't be there. The staff in the office are always helpful if any issues do arise.

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Review from Claudina K (Client / Service User) published on 20 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Some are very good and some not so much.

Reply from John Rennison, Owner at 1st Homecare Solutions Ltd

Thank you for your review, I will be in touch to discuss the carers that you prefer visiting you to ensure that you are always completely happy.

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Review from J W (Husband of Client) published on 15 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are very grateful for the continuing support of 1st Homecare through all the challenges of the pandemic. And the positive way they have responded to all the necessary changes and maintained their quality of care through it all.

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Review from Tony S (Husband of Client) published on 21 September 2021 Submitted via Website
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Excellent and cheerful service. Staff and carers are extremely helpful, professional and polite.

Their visits always cheered my wife up and I will use the company's services again, should the need arise. Thank you.

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Review from Mavis E (Client / Service User) published on 25 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I find all the carers most helpful and kind.

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Review from Diana B (Client / Service User) published on 25 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am happy with all my carers and all they do for me.

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Review from B G (Client / Service User) published on 25 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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1st Homecare Solutions Ltd have been very supportive and conscientious with my care. They are friendly, thoughtful and aware when moving and handling of my needs. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending 1st Homecare Solutions.

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Review from Denise B (Daughter of Client) published on 17 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely people who look after mum and all help me with anything.

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Review from Anthony C (Client / Service User) published on 14 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I've been having 1st Homecare for a few months and have found it a nice experience. The carers help me get out of the house to socialise. Nothing seems to be too much for them to do for you and they often go out of their way for you.

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Review from Tina H (Client / Service User) published on 9 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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All of the carers are thoughtful and very good at their jobs. They keep my dignity intact and also always ask for consent. The carers help me to take care of my pet parrot.

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Review from R F (Wife of Client) published on 5 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Everyone we have come across is extremely caring and kind. Whatever you ask of the carers, they will try their utmost to do it for you.

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Review from P D (Client / Service User) published on 29 July 2019 Submitted via Website
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I have been using this company for years. Great care, very caring staff who genuinely care about their clients. They go the extra mile to help in any way they can.

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Review from M E (Client / Service User) published on 18 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent for all the kindness in everything they do for me.

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Review from Julie G (Daughter of Client) published on 6 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum who passed away last November was cared for by 1st Homecare. 99% of the staff were fab, caring and very supportive. I know that mum and I sometimes found the timetable a little frustrating but sadly this is the nature of care in the home. But the carers, in main, (one that mum did not take to wasn't with the company very long) were lively and supportive and understanding and funny and above all caring and human. I am always amazed at those who undertake this work knowing how little they are paid and so much is expected of them. Thank you!

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 September 2025
Overall Outstanding
  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • 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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Meet the Team (2)

Annabella Rennison Job Title: Training & Compliance Director Joined: 2012
Annabella Rennison

Annabella has been a director for over 10 years and is passionate about providing great care for our lovely clients. She takes responsibility for all training and compliance standards across the Group.

In her spare time, she is an accomplished member of a local choir called the Aylesbury Consort of Voices.

Helen Backhouse Job Title: Branch Manager Joined: 1998
Helen Backhouse

I have worked for 1st Homecare (including times when it had a different name) for over 25 years. I am passionate about care and will always do my very best to ensure that our lovely clients are well looked after.

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