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Doris Jones Ltd

Gibraltar House - 1st Floor, 539-543 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 9LJ
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excellent, friendly and compassionate care at all timesPaul B(Son of Client/Service User)
Doris Jones Ltd, Westcliff-on-Sea
professional and efficient as well as friendly and approachableR J(Son-in-law of Client/Service User)
Doris Jones Ltd, Westcliff-on-Sea
carers all seem lovely people and the office is friendly and well organisedPeter A(Son of Client/Service User)
Doris Jones Ltd, Westcliff-on-Sea

The Doris Jones team offers a broad range of premium quality care and support services to clients and families throughout the Southend-on-Sea area.

By combining traditional care services with expertise in physical rehabilitation, the Doris team tailors individual care plans to help clients maintain control over their lives and stay safely in the place they are happiest. Their approach to care planning also takes into account family members and carers, helping ensure...  

Care Provided by Doris Jones Ltd

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Overnight Care (Waking)
  • Overnight Care (Sleeping)

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
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: from £38
  • 30 Minute Visiting Care Fees: from £28

Please get in touch for a comprehensive and detailed breakdown of charges based on your individual requirements.

The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Doris Jones 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

Owner

  • Doris Jones Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Caroline Southgate (Director & Registered Manager)

Doris Jones Ltd Reviews (111)

9.9

Doris Jones Ltd has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Doris Jones Ltd has 111 reviews.

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Review from H C (Daughter of Client) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Doris jones is a brilliant company , they looked after my mum for over 2 yrs but unfortunately we had to put her in a home , the staff and carers are very caring and meet to all the needs wanted. I was very upset having to finish the contract.

Reply from Ellis Howard, Client Services Assistant at Doris Jones Ltd

Thank you so much for the kind words. We wish yourself and mum all the best.

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Review from Christopher A (Son of Client) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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I have nothing but praise for the Doris Jones team and the superb support they've given my mother (and myself) over the last two years, right up until she moved into a care home.

Before engaging Doris Jones, another care provider had become increasingly unreliable. Visit times varied by up to four hours with no notice, required tasks were often skipped, and on occasion visits were missed entirely while attendance was falsely claimed (and charged for).

From the moment I made initial contact, Doris Jones stepped in quickly and provided an exemplary level of professionalism, reliability, and kindness. Communication was excellent through their app and email, with phone calls for anything urgent. They also took on medication collection and shopping when my work took me further away, and were always on hand to offer valuable advice and assistance.

I highly recommend Doris Jones and the outstanding service they provide.

Reply from Ellis Howard, Care Supervisor at Doris Jones Ltd

Dear Chris, thank you so much for the kind words. I hope mums getting on okay and has settled. Thank you.

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Review from Steven F (Son of Client) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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My Mum was suffering with Vacular dementia, we had been using another care provider which we became unhappy with final straw found carer sat in car outside for the visit time.
Contacted Doris Jones and 7 days later they were onboard with two visits a day 7 days a week.
They proved to be honest reliable and CARING with great communication if there was any delay in visit times etc. etc. carers always did anything we requested and in difficult times went above and beyond without question. Office backup with honest professional advise always available for the difficult journey we faced.

Mum has had to move onto a care home as her journey progressed, I cannot thank the staff at Doris Jones enough for making Mums last year as comfortable as possible. Would not hesitate in recommending them and the service they provide.

Reply from Ellis Howard, Care Supervisor at Doris Jones Ltd

Steve,

Thank you so much for the kind words. We do hope mum is settled in the carehome, wishing her all the best.

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Review from Josie O (Client / Service User) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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All the carers where kind and caring. Professional. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

From the manager who first assess my needs to those on the end of the phone.

I had carers for two days a week for 3 weeks and then 5 days for a couple of weeks. They would happily have done more than i needed.

Reply from Austin Heraty, Director at Doris Jones Ltd

Dear Josie, thanks so much for your kind words. We'll be sure to share them with the team.

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Review from Fiona A (Daughter of Client) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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An outstanding company
I have worked in the nhs and social care for over 30 years and so know what good care looks like and
I can't begin to express our gratitude for the Doris jones team you have been wonderful throughout the time we have known you
The kindness gentleness and compassion you have shown has been beyond anything we could have hoped
The professional approach alongside respect and a sincere willingness to support us has made this experience so much easier to bear

Tell the girls mum will always be grateful for their hugs

Reply from Ellis Howard, Client Services Assistant at Doris Jones Ltd

Dear Fiona, Thank you so much for the kind words. It was our pleasure to look after mum and support you as a family.

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Review from A H (Wife of Client) published on 13 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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The unfailingly kind, engaged and resourceful carers at Doris Jones have been a godsend to us as we navigate this period in our lives. Likewise, the compassionate and flexible admin team, for whom nothing seems to be a problem, help us feel confident and supported.

Reply from Ellis Howard, Client Services Assistant at Doris Jones Ltd

Dear A, Thank you so much for taking the time to compliment a review.

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Review from Justin S (Son of Client) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Doris Jones have helped me since my step mother came out of hospital in April this year. Their knowledge of the processes and the care and attention they give is truly impressive. I was worried what support my step mother would receive as you read so many horror stories about care workers but I absolutely cannot fault the team we have helping.

Reply from Ellis Howard, Client Services Assistant at Doris Jones Ltd

Dear Justin, Thank you ever so much for the kind words, it's a pleasure looking after your step mum.

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Review from Madelaine H (Daughter of Client) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Amazing, life changing care. My mum is happy and safe in her own home, and every day is made so much better with cheerfulness of all of the Doris Ladies - we love you! Thank you for answering all of mums needs, your attention to detail is excellent.

Reply from Ellis Howard, Care Supervisor at Doris Jones Ltd

Thank you so much for the kind words.

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Review from E S (Daughter of Client) published on 20 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Doris Jones carers visit my elderly dad every day (2 X half hour visits) to supplement my regular visits: helping with meals, companionship, ensuring he takes medication etc. My dad likes singing - and sometimes they join in! I recently went abroad for a month and was nervous about leaving my father for an extended period. All my worries were unfounded! The Doris Jones agency were excellent and liaised with a local relative while I was away. I was also able to view the daily online visiting log from afar - and could see everything was running smoothly.

The care visitors are kind and professional and there is solid back up from the administrative team back at base who proactively manage any concerns and remain flexible in their responses. I can thoroughly recommend this agency and their team of great care visitors.

Reply from Ellis Howard, Care Supervisor at Doris Jones Ltd

Thank you so much for your kind words. We will ensure the team receive the feedback.

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Review from John A (Nephew of Client) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Doris Jones have been providing wonderful care to my aunt for the last few years, right up until a few weeks ago. We always knew that, because of her health, she would need to go into full time nursing care at some point but the carers provided by Doris Jones enabled her to stay in her own home for far longer than we could ever have hoped for. Doris Jones have been exceptional from start to finish, always accommodating additional requirements as they became necessary. I have no hesitation in recommending them.

Reply from Ellis Howard, Client Services Assistant at Doris Jones Ltd

Thank you so much for the kind words. We appreciate the feedback.

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Review from D B (Client / Service User) published on 15 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The standard of care is 1st class from experience. All the carers are polite and professional. Doris Jones is a company I would recommend to anyone who requires care, as they provide a quality service to a very high standard.

Reply from Ellis Howard, Client Services Assistant at Doris Jones Ltd

Thank you so much for your kind words. We will pass your thanks on to the team.

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Review from Jacqueline M (Client / Service User) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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After a fall and an extended stay in hospital, we employed Doris Jones carers to support my 90-year-old mother in her wish to return to her own home and retain her independence. The Doris management team went out of their way to arrange care at very short notice and all the carers who attended my mum were, in her words, 'lovely'. Everyone accommodated my mum's changes in requirements without comment or fuss and did anything asked of them with good grace and a smile.

Sadly my mum is very 'old school' and begrudged paying for her care so made the decision to cancel the carers for the time being. As an only child, who works full time, knowing the carers were attending my mum was a huge relief so I was very sad when they left. Hopefully, my mum will agree to have Doris' carers back sometime in the near future.

Reply from Ellis Howard, Care Supervisor at Doris Jones Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to submit a kind review.

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Review from D C (Client / Service User) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The company is excellent. The carers are lovely ladies, very caring and cannot do enough for me. Very friendly, always very obliging for whatever task I ask them to help me with. I look forward to seeing them every day. My past company were really bad and made my nerves bad and I used to dread them coming into my home. So pleased I changed to Doris Jones Ltd and I would highly recommend them.

Reply from Ellis Howard, Care Supervisor at Doris Jones Ltd

Thank you very much for your lovely review.

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Review from Jackie G (Daughter of Client) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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Doris Jones are just amazing! My dad has carers in 4 times a day and all the carers are caring, kind and respectful and they make dad smile. Not only do they support dad, they are a fantastic support to our family as well. Whoever you speak to on the phone they are always so helpful. Doris Jones, thank you for looking after my lovely dad, you are our superheroes!!

Reply from Ellis Howard, Client Services Assistant at Doris Jones Ltd

Thank you so much for the lovely words and for completing a review.

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Review from Nigel W (Son of Client) published on 26 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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We use the service once a week and have been doing so for the past 8 months. My mother finds the staff to be kind, attentive, usually the same person visits. Has time to chat as well as to do the jobs required.

Reply from Ellis Howard, Client Services Assistant at Doris Jones Ltd

Thank you very much for taking the time to submit a review.

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Review from J I (Wife of Client) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Delightful company cannot fault them. Kind and helpful with my husband it means that he can spend his twilight years in his own home with their help and not in a care home. All the carers are so efficient and the company always rings me if a carer is running late. I would recommend Doris Jones to everyone who needs help in their old age!

Reply from Ellis Howard, Client Services Assistant at Doris Jones Ltd

Thank you ever so much for the lovely review.

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Review from S P (Daughter of Client) published on 16 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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My sister and I are very happy with the care given to our mum and dad over the last three years. The carers were kind and supportive of mum and dad's needs and if there was a problem at any time the management team were able to help and rectify it within a short time.

Reply from Ellis Howard, Care Supervisor at Doris Jones Ltd

Thank you very much for the kind words and for submitting a review.

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Review from L C (Daughter of Client) published on 31 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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About 6 months ago my mum needed carers to come in at lunchtime and prepare her lunch. I used Doris Jones as recommended by a friend. I found them to be professional, caring and supportive in all my communications with them. The carers were friendly and encouraging with mum - often going above and beyond what was required. The office staff always responded to my questions and concerns quickly and kindly. I cannot recommend the agency highly enough.

Reply from Ellis Howard, Care Supervisor at Doris Jones Ltd

Thank you so much for filling out a review and for your kind words.

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Review from P N (Client / Service User) published on 26 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very pleased with the overall care you provide. It is very nice to see someone so friendly in the mornings, it brightens up the start of the day.

Reply from Austin Heraty, Director at Doris Jones Ltd

Thanks so much for your kind words. Best wishes from your Doris team.

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Review from J B (Daughter of Client) published on 19 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Doris Jones provides consistently high-quality carers. My mum is very happy with their service and we have recommended them several times.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 23 August 2019
Overall Outstanding
  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Awards / Recognitions (3)

  • Recipient: Doris Jones LtdDate: Wednesday 31 May 2023
  • Recipient: Doris Jones LtdDate: Thursday 31 Mar 2022
  • Recipient: Doris Jones LtdDate: Sunday 01 Feb 2015

Meet the Team (2)

Caroline Southgate Job Title: Founder & Director Joined: 2011
Caroline Southgate

Hello! My name is Caroline, and back in 2011, I had what felt like a rather bold idea—to set up a homecare agency.

At the time, I was working as a physiotherapist and regularly came across care companies while supporting clients in the community. I could see that not everything was being done as well as it could be—and I believed I could do better.

Many years later, we’ve had the privilege of supporting hundreds of local people and their families. We’re proud to have built a fantastic reputation across the Southend-on-Sea area, both among the public and within health and social care professions. Since 2019, we’ve also been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

I’m incredibly proud of the team we’ve built, and together we are committed to doing everything we can to support you and your loved ones.

Cara Finnigan Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2020
Cara Finnigan

Hi, my name is Cara, and as Registered Manager at Doris Jones, I oversee all aspects of the care and support we provide to our clients and their families.

Like Caroline, I have a long background in physiotherapy, so the “physio-led” approach at Doris Jones makes perfect sense to me. I strongly believe that supporting people to remain as physically able as possible has many benefits, not least helping them live well at home, if that's where they are happiest.

If you happen to call for a chat about our services or to arrange a home visit, there’s a good chance we’ll speak or meet. But whoever you talk to, I can assure you the Doris team will take good care of you.

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Doris Jones Ltd employs 60 carers.

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