Independent Homecare Team

405a Footscray Road, New Eltham, London SE9 3UL
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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.
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Care Provided

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

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £32.95 – £36.15

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Independent Homecare Team 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

  • Independent Homecare Team Ltd

Person in charge

  • Fiona Duffy (Manager)

Admission Criteria

  • Morning service minimum 45 minutes

Independent Homecare Team Reviews (52)

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Independent Homecare Team has a Review Score of 10 (9.988) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Independent Homecare Team has 52 reviews.

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Review from Joseph S (Husband of Client) published on 23 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Jackie M (Daughter of Client) published on 14 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from J C (Wife of Client) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Jackie H (Client) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from S D (Niece of Client) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Paula A (Daughter of Client) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from D R (Next of Kin) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from G I (Daughter of Client) published on 25 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using Independent Homecare for 1 year and I would highly recommend this company. The staff have always been professional and go above and beyond to ensure Mum is cared for with dignity and respect. The carers always ask on their service call if Mum needs help with any tasks that she may
want to try and do herself.
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.
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Review from J R (Daughter of Client) published on 8 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from David F (Husband of Client) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Eileen U (Client) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Lorraine H (Daughter of Client) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using the home care team to look after our mum since December 2023. The care she has received has been great. Mum is happy to see a smiling face and the ladies always show interest and listen to her. The staff are very professional in their work and nothing is too much trouble. Communication
whether by phone, email or app is excellent.
We would happily recommend them!
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Review from Rozalinde P (Daughter of Client) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family, we have been absolutely delighted with the care my mother has received over the last few months.
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.
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Review from Anni G (Daughter of Client) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Pamela S (Client) published on 15 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Lee H (Son of Client) published on 10 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Debbie W (Daughter of Client) published on 1 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The standard of care these girls provide is excellent. They cared for my dad for 9 months until recently, when he passed away. We would highly recommend them.
Nothing is too much trouble, you won't find a better care team. The office really do go above and beyond to help you when you need it. A big
thank you for all you did.
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Review from Donna S (Daughter of Client) published on 16 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent services, been caring for my mum for a very long time. Very friendly ladies, always put a smile on my mum's face and are very good listeners. Came all weathers and all through the lockdown. Would give them 100 stars if I could.
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Review from Sue L (Daughter of Client) published on 16 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but thanks and praise for the lovely ladies who look after my dad. They provide an excellent standard of care, delivered in a kind and friendly manner. They always make time for a chat with my dad, who looks forward to their visits. They quickly identify any additional needs my dad may
have and liaise with me to ensure the best care for him. The team working in the office are friendly, helpful and reassuring. Five stars all around for Independent Homecare Team.
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Review from Liz B (Daughter of Client) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The standard of care these ladies provide my mum is excellent, they are reliable and competent in all areas of care. I feel confident when going to work that my mum is well looked after but most of all Mum really likes everyone in the team!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.988)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.988) out of 10 for Independent Homecare Team is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.988 for Independent Homecare Team is calculated as follows: ( (83 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.988
  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 Independent Homecare Team is based on 14 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: 18 May 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Homecare Team

What Type of Services does Independent Homecare Team offer?

Independent Homecare Team offers Home Care.

How many Carers does Independent Homecare Team employ?

Independent Homecare Team employs 24 carers.

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