Very good company. Always reliable and on time. Cannot fault them in any wayAmy D(Client / Service User)

I appreciate all that they do. I value them as my friend and treat them as members of my family.Anna Marie C(Client / Service User)

The whole team were very caring and engaged with my parents in a very friendly and compassionate wayDavid S(Son of Client/Service User)

Very good company. Always reliable and on time. Cannot fault them in any wayAmy D(Client / Service User)

I appreciate all that they do. I value them as my friend and treat them as members of my family.Anna Marie C(Client / Service User)

The whole team were very caring and engaged with my parents in a very friendly and compassionate wayDavid S(Son of Client/Service User)

Independent Homecare Team offers professional services in the home to older and vulnerable adults in Sidcup, as well as in surrounding areas of Bexley, Bromley & Greenwich boroughs.
The owner believes in care provision that is individually tailored, based on her own experience in caring for others, which takes on board the perspective of any family involved.
The team has been successful in assisting with reablement and dementia care, with key workers in place to ensure that continuity is achieved.
Care Provided by Independent Homecare Team
Types of Home Care
- Visiting Care
- 24 Hour Care
- Overnight Care (Sleeping)
Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)
- 30 minutes
Contract Durations
- Ongoing / Long 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
- Hospital Discharge
Funding & Fees
Daily Charges per Person
- Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £35.50 - £39.25
Contact Independent Homecare Team to get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Private Funding (Self-funded)
- Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
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Local Authority (Contracted Provider) - NHS (Contracted Provider)
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Good to Know
Owner
- Independent Homecare Team Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Fiona Duffy (Manager)
Independent Homecare Team Reviews (56)
Independent Homecare Team has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.786) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Independent Homecare Team has 56 reviews.
My Mum was literally treated like a Queen, with nothing being too much trouble for them.
Little things like applying my Mum's make-up, colouring her hair, moisturising her dry skin and even feeding her foxes that visited her garden every day. All this extra care and compassion meant the world to her. Every member of the care team became a friend to my Mum and our family. My Mum would look forward to every visit with every carer genuinely interested in my Mum's conversation and life experiences. Every carer greeted Mum with a warm smile. All care tasks were carried out with diligence and to the highest standards. The care team were always so professional, punctual and in the two years never ever missed a call. As a family we were always kept informed about Mums health and welfare. I would highly recommend them.
The Independent Homecare Team have been caring for my mum for over a year and I can't recommend them highly enough. It's always a worrying time when you realise that additional support is needed for a loved one but the team have made the process so much easier and put my mind at rest.
They are friendly, supportive and consistently keep in touch, letting me know straight away if there are ever any concerns with mum. Most importantly mum is very happy and genuinely looks forward to the carers visits. They always take time to chat, build relationships and go that extra mile.
The communication is excellent and nothing is ever too much trouble.
My mum has some disabilities but having this team in place she did not have to go into a home and she can now still enjoy pop ins from neighbours and friends with the sense of still be independent.
Thank you
It is my pleasure to leave a review for Independent Home Care who provided care to my mother for over 5 years. Initially it was just for showering several times a week but in the end Mum needed them 4 times a day. The care given was exceptional and Mum couldn't have remained in her home without their constant help. The girls never failed to turn up. The girls always treated her with dignity and loving care, brightening up her day with a joke or just catching up with what the girls and families had been doing. Independent Home Care's liaison with equipment providers, doctors and district and hospice nurses was amazing and the family will be forever grateful for the help they provided. We as a family could not have coped on our own. Thank you so much
I am very happy to give Independent Home Care a 5 star review. For more than five years they cared for my aging Mother through until the end. They called in three times a day to care for all her personal needs. Which they did with compassion, care and affection. They were always careful and considerate when helping her with her daily tasks and bought a level of understanding and professionalism that allowed her to maintain her self esteem and dignity throughout.
IHC staff were always cheerful and engaging and would spend time talking to my Mother which made for a lasting friendship. I can honestly say that for me and my sister, Independent Home Care provided the level of service you would wish to have for your own Mother.
I have no hesitation in giving the required markings as using this care provider for my wife for the past 6 months, we have found their performance to be exceptional in their professionalism and dedication which is exemplary. This assessment is based on our experience with two previous providers given to us as a care plan on her leaving the hospital. In both cases, the overall performance has been extremely poor.
Our Mum has been a client of the team for over a year. The carers are professional, caring, and treat Mum with dignity and respect. Communication between us as a family, and the carers is constant to ensure her needs are being met and to improve her quality of life and while continually promoting independence. We are given advanced notice by email of the carer who will be visiting and the time, and if there is any change to this we are informed. We look forward to continuing to work with the Independent Homecare team to keep our mum safe in her home environment.
Very satisfied. The carers are all competent, polite and very friendly. The schedule is adhered to as close as possible and we are notified should times change due to unforeseen circumstances.
I have been with Independent Homecare Team for over 5 years, including on and off hospital stays. In this time I have found the company very accommodating and understanding. With reference to the carers, I have regular ones who are very caring, friendly and very respectful. And you build an excellent rapport that you become very secure and safe in their care. I cannot recommend this company enough.
We have recently started to use Independent Homecare for my aunt who has dementia - they have been fantastic - there is a regular carer who comes at least 5 days a week - often 6 - who has build up a great relationship with my aunt who was resistant to having care - the app is great to see what is happening every day and the whole team are hugely responsive by email - I would highly recommend the team.
I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional care provided by The Independent Home Care Team. A friend recommended their services to me, and after reading the Client Welcome Pack Brochure, I was confident they were the right company for us. The Manager was incredibly helpful, offering us invaluable advice on various matters. Dad's health took a turn for the worse in the summer but once care began, the team did a brilliant job. Although Dad wasn't initially keen on the idea, it was a tremendous relief for us to know that someone was there to assist him throughout the day. This allowed us as a family to go back to spending quality time with him again. Sadly, we lost Dad in October, but we will be forever grateful for the care, advice, and support provided by The Independent Home Care Team. Your dedication and compassion made a significant difference during a challenging time, and for that, we will always be truly thankful.
The Independent Home Care Team have been looking after my relative further to a hospital stay in September 2024. When she came home, she was virtually bedbound. However, thanks to the wonderful care and encouragement from the Team, she is now mobilising and has regained some independence. I cannot thank Independent enough for everything they continue to do. I live quite a distance from her so it is very reassuring for me that she is being cared for and treated with kindness. She calls her carers her "angels" and is always pleased to see them; there is a wonderful relationship between her and all her carers. I was confident that she is in good hands from the initial assessment. Communication is excellent and if I ever have a query or need help, someone is always there for me too. Thank you all!
The company always ensure that I am informed of any concerns they may have which shows they genuinely look after their clients.
Thank you to all the team for their continued hard work and the not forgetting the staff in the office.
I am so impressed with Independent Homecare, they have been so kind and supportive of my parents. All of the carers are proactive in anticipating their needs or identifying a difficulty and then either referring on to other services or taking action themselves. It is such a relief to know that I can rely on Independent Homecare to help my parents remain as independent as possible.
The care my wife has received has made our life worth living again, we do not have a bad word to say about the help we receive. In fact, we recommended your company to three families and they are now your customers. Thank you all so much.
The Independent Homecare Team have been caring and supporting me since November 2022. During all this time I have found them extremely dependable. They are honest, and kind and always do what they say they will do and have always treated me with respect. I am so happy I have them to turn to since my family do not live close by. I am 89 years old with a few friends of a similar age so they are too old to help me with problems.
We would happily recommend them!
The care staff are reliable, trustworthy and extremely professional in all aspects of their work.
Our mother has built strong relationships with the carers who attend her three times a day. Nothing is too much trouble for them and as a family, we are kept informed at all times.
The care she has received has meant that she has been able to remain independent in her own home.
We have complete peace of mind knowing that Mum is so well looked after.
My lovely mum has been receiving care from Independent Homecare Team for the last 4 years. I cannot fault the support they give me and my mum, it has been amazing. At times I have been brought near to tears by how lovely they are when caring for her. I have received messages, with suggestions of things to buy my mum, to make her life easier. They definitely go 'the extra mile'. When she was hospitalized I was in regular contact with the team trying to sort things out, and it was never too much. They truly are a fantastic team.
My carers are always warm, polite and helpful in every way, the whole team of carers that look after me treat me as if part of a big family. I thought I could not remain in my home (eventually). We are so lucky to have carers like they all are, especially the ones I personally have.
We were looking for the right people to look after Dad and we have found them. Very caring and friendly girls who are very professional in every aspect of their work. Having the Independent Homecare Team look after Dad has made life so much easier, knowing that he is getting the right service from a great team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 May 2019- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Good
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- Recipient: Independent Homecare TeamDate: Friday 30 May 2025
- Recipient: Independent Homecare TeamDate: Friday 31 May 2024
- Recipient: Independent Homecare TeamDate: Wednesday 31 May 2023
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How many Carers does Independent Homecare Team employ?
Independent Homecare Team employs 24 carers.
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