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Universal Care Services - Suffolk

1a Norfolk Road, Ipswich IP4 2HB
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Universal Care Services - Suffolk, Ipswich
Universal Care Services - Suffolk, Ipswich
Universal Care Services - Suffolk, Ipswich

Universal Care Services has been providing care and support to people within their own homes for more than 12 years now, having transitioned over from My life Homecare in May 2023.

They can support you with a number of different activities within your home such as all aspects of personal care, meal and fluid preparation and feeding, prompting and administration medication, general household tasks such as laundry, hoovering, mopping floors....  

Care Provided by Universal Care Services - Suffolk

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting 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

Nursing / Nurse Led Care

  • Medication Assistance (Intravenous)
  • Catheter Care

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: £27.95 - £41.92

Fees vary dependent upon service, please contact us for further information and most update Price List

The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Universal Care Services - Suffolk for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Universal Care Services - Suffolk 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)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Emma Hamblet (Registered Manager)

Universal Care Services - Suffolk Reviews (39)

9.7

Universal Care Services - Suffolk has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.735) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Universal Care Services - Suffolk has 39 reviews.

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Review from Rosey W (Daughter-in-law of Client) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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The carers are usually on time, but should there be a problem and they are running late we are usually advised of this. Carers are always very pleasant and respect the wishes of the client.

Appreciate having a regular carer Monday to Friday and mostly the same person for the weekends.

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Review from Denis C (Client / Service User) published on 29 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Universal Care Services provides daily care twice a day to a very high standard. They have maintained in our opinion a service that is efficient, friendly and exceptionally in tune with what a client could and should expect.

Our praise cannot be any higher and if asked, without any doubt, would recommend them to all who are thinking of using their services.

Reply from maddie clews, Marketing at Universal Care Services - Suffolk

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so glad your experience has been positive, and we will continue to keep up the hard work and high standards. We will pass your kind words along to the team.

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Review from David H (Son of Client) published on 29 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Faultless service. All of my father's carers are professional, thorough, and carry out their roles in an extremely friendly and considerate way. The company also deals with short notice changes (e.g delays in my father's hospital transport, etc.) in a calm, organised way to make sure he does not suffer any inconvenience.

There are many things which my father can no longer do for himself, but the support he receives from all of his carers is invaluable, and delivered in such a caring, considerate way.

Reply from Maddie Clews, Marketing at Universal Care Services - Suffolk

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad our care has made a positive impact on you and your father. We will pass on your lovely message to our team.

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Review from Christine W (Sister of Client) published on 29 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Admin staff are very helpful and understand the client’s needs and difficulties. They are also considerate to the family with juggling around other appointments made by the client. Caring staff are reliable and do as much as they can in the short time allocated for their visits by social services.

Reply from Maddie Clews, Marketing at Universal Care Services - Suffolk

Thank you for taking you time to write us a review. We are glad that our care staff and office staff's hard work is paying off and making life just that little bit easier for our clients. We will pass on your kind message to our team.

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Review from Jessica C (Daughter of Client) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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I would recommend UCS. They have looked after my family member for the past few years and I completely trust all staff members. All carers are kind and thoughtful. The carers wear a smart uniform and arrive on time and always go above and beyond their job. We receive a weekly rota, so we know who is visiting and when. I can relax knowing that my family member is being treated with dignity and respect.

The office ladies are very attentive and have always been on hand, any time of the day, to help with any issues that may arise. I would happily recommend UCS to family and friends.

Reply from Maddie Clews, Marketing at Universal Care Services - Suffolk

Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review. We are so glad your experience has been a positive one, and we will continue to keep up the hard work and high standards. We will pass on your kind words to the team.

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Review from Yvonne B (Daughter of Client) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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We are very pleased with the care my dad receives. A carer comes every day without fail even if the expected carer cannot make it a substitute is always sent. The times stated are kept to as near as possible.

Reply from Maddie Clews, Marketing at Universal Care Services - Suffolk

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so glad your experience as been positive, and we will pass on your kind words to the team.

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Review from Dawn W (Daughter of Client) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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I can not recommend this company enough. The office staff are extremely kind and professional as are the wonderful carers that looked after my late father and now some of those carers are looking after my mum. My mother was so happy to have these carers and to be with this home care company. Not only are they hard-working, kind and professional but completely reliable.

Reply from Maddie Clews, Marketing at Universal Care Services - Suffolk
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
We are so glad your experience has been positive, we will pass on your kind words to the team.

Universal Care Services.

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Review from Helen C (Daughter of Client) published on 20 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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My mum has used Mylife Suffolk as her care provider for many years. Her care over the past 4 years since my dad passed away has been outstanding. The carers Mum have are kind, caring and will always go the extra mile. At the age of 96, my mum would not have been able to have stayed in her own home if I hadn't have had support from all of these lovely carers. I know Mum looks upon them as more than carers and looks forward to them coming in to see her every day. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this care agency.

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Review from Dawn T (Daughter of Client) published on 30 September 2022 Submitted via Website
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So pleased that my mum has MyLife as her care provider. All carers are friendly, reliable, hard working and very caring. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for care and support in their own home.

Reply from Carina Lester, Registered Manager at Universal Care Services - Suffolk

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a glowing review. We have a good team of carers here at MyLife and for family to give recognition too, certainly does go a long way.

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Review from Andrea O (Daughter of Client) published on 22 September 2022 Submitted via Website
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MyLife carers looked after my father at home during the last two months of his life. The staff treated him with so much respect and compassion. They were all so professional and sensitive towards his individual needs. We shall always be thankful for the care that they provided.

Reply from Carina Lester, Registered Manager at Universal Care Services - Suffolk

Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to be able to support and care for your father.

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Review from Margaret B (Client / Service User) published on 24 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My care is excellent, can't fault it. The girls are caring and office staff too.

Don't know what I would do without them.

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Review from Ivy L (Wife of Client) published on 19 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband and I are very pleased and happy with all the kind and happy people who do their job well.

Reply from Carina Lester, Registered Manager at Universal Care Services - Suffolk

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. So pleased to see and hear that you are happy with the service you are receiving.

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Review from J B (Client / Service User) published on 7 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Good staff, good care. Trustworthy.

Reply from Carina Lester, Registered Manager at Universal Care Services - Suffolk
Thank you for taking the time to review MyLife Homecare

Kind regards.

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Review from R C (Client / Service User) published on 5 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been impressed by the staff attending me because their approach and professionalism has been, to this day, second to none.

Reply from Carina Lester, Registered Manager at Universal Care Services - Suffolk

Thank you so much for this review. I am glad that you are receiving the care and support you deserve.

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Review from Ian M (Client / Service User) published on 1 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the carers are friendly, polite and they do a very good job of assisting me to keep my flat clean and tidy and I do my bits to help them as well.

Reply from Carina Lester, Registered Manager at Universal Care Services - Suffolk
Thank you Mr M for completing a review.

Kind regards

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Review from Mandy H (Client / Service User) published on 1 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Get on with the carer.
Brilliant service.

Carer does what I want.

Reply from Carina Lester, Registered Manager at Universal Care Services - Suffolk
Thank you for taking the time to review us.

Kindest regards

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Review from Steven L (Client / Service User) published on 1 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The service is very good and consistent.

I would prefer to revert to mornings from 10am please.

Reply from Carina Lester, Registered Manager at Universal Care Services - Suffolk

Thank you for your review. As discussed, we have now amended your visit times to 10 am. Kind regards

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Review from K K (Client / Service User) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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I have been with MyLife (formerly Carewatch), for about 5 years. I find the carers are pleasant, helpful and supportive. They listen and respond to my needs efficiently and with care. I feel very happy with the care I receive.

Reply from Carina Lester, Registered Manager at Universal Care Services - Suffolk

Thank you ever so much for your positive feedback. It is much appreciated.

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Review from C S (Daughter of Client) published on 14 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Consistency with daily carers has been good and at allocated times which is important to my mum and da as they like routine. Always polite and enquire after Mum's health although Dad is the recipient of care. They like all the carers that have been sent. The only criticism is the odd carer is a bit mean with the washing water - Dad likes a wet wash. All carers wash and check his vulnerable areas.

Reply from Carina Lester, Registered Manager at Universal Care Services - Suffolk

Thank you for taking the time to review MyLife Homecare. Your feedback is valued.

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Meet the Team (3)

Emma Hamblet Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2019
Emma Hamblet

My name is Emma, I have worked within the care sector now for 5 years with the Ipswich branch. I started in the care worker role, and moved to an office role as Quality Officer, now as Coordinator.

I have a health and social care qualification level 2 and level 3, which I completed in school.

I enjoy having family time with my two children and going on new adventures together over the country. I also enjoy going on long walks with our dog.

Samantha Mills Job Title: Quality Officer/Trainer Joined: 2021
Samantha Mills

I have worked in care for nearly 4 and a half years. I started as a Care worker for Universal Care Services back in February 2021 and then progressed to join the office team to become a Quality Officer & Trainer in June 2021.

I am currently in the process of completing my Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

I have completed my Level 3 which allows me to train First Aid Basic Life Support, Moving & Handling and Medication Awareness.

Carly Searle Job Title: Coordinator Joined: 2023
Carly Searle

I joined Universal Care Services, in 2023. I started my career off as a carer, I really enjoyed this role. A new position came up to join the office team as care co-ordinator and I jumped at the opportunity for this. To develop my skills in the care sector I have recently started my Level 3 Health and social care. I spend a lot of my personal time with my husband and our four children. I enjoy days out with them and having new adventures.

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