Caremark Kirklees

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  • Caremark Kirklees, Huddersfield
Caremark Kirklees is a family-run, award winning home care provider delivering care and support to people within their own homes and their community.

Based in Huddersfield, it provides support to enable people throughout the Kirklees area to remain living safely and comfortably within their home, while allowing them to live full and independent lives and retaining their dignity.

An accredited provider of care to Kirklees Council, as well as providing publicly funded care, it also provides care for private customers wishing to remain in their own home.

Staff help clients to remain living as independently as possible by providing different levels of care and support dependent on requirements.

Care is tailored to each client's specific needs and budget, and can include as little as half-hour support to complex round-the-clock care.

Staff and care workers are professionally trained and screened before working for Caremark, and care workers are carefully matched to clients and their individual needs to ensure the best care can be provided.

The whole focus is on delivering the highest quality of care possible in order to improve the quality of life for people who receive support.
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Care Provided by Caremark Kirklees

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in 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
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £33 – £35

Rates for 1 hour - £33.00/hour weekdays, £35.00/hour weekends
Up to 1 hour pro rata - £19.00 weekdays, £21.00 weekends
Bank Holidays - £52.00 per hour


Minimum 30 mins per call

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Caremark Kirklees to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Caremark Kirklees 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)
Explain these funding types

Contact Caremark Kirklees to get a personalised quote.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Duncan Smith (Managing Director)

Caremark Kirklees Reviews (76)

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Caremark Kirklees has a Review Score of 10 (9.976) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Caremark Kirklees has 76 reviews.

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Review from Jeremy M (Client) published on 4 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The carers are friendly and helpful, always going above and beyond. The office staff are the same and I feel Caremark as a whole are an excellent company.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesWe really appreciate the time you have taken to leave us such a very kind review, many thanks.
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Review from B T (Client) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with overall help especially when I can have my usual helpers and they get to know routines and I can relax.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesThank you so much for your very kind review, which is much appreciated
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Review from J S (Daughter of Client) published on 5 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care support my mum gets is fantastic. The carers are amazing, make my mum feel at ease and always have conversations with her which she absolutely loves. One carer in particular is amazing and my mum's favourite.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesThank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are delighted that your mum is happy with our service and we will pass on your comments to our team.
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Review from M K (Client) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very helpful, especially in the mornings when I am not too well. Meals are prepared for me, as I am unable to do these myself due to balance and faintness problems. All staff are pleasant and efficient.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesThank you very much for taking the time to submit a review, it is much appreciated and we are delighted that you are happy with our service.
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Review from J G (Brother of Client) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent service and always proactive in their care. My brother never has a bad word to say.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesWe are very pleased to hear that your brother is happy with the care our team provide. Thank you very much for your comments.
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Review from P B (Son of Client) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good communication. Any issues resolved quickly.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesHello and thank you for taking time out to leave such a positive review, we appreciate it.
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Review from Alex W (Son of Client) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall happy with the care package provided.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesHi and thank you for taking the time to review our service; we are pleased you are happy with the care we provide.
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Review from P W (Wife of Client) published on 22 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm pleased with the care. The carers are all good and take good care of my husband.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesThank you very much for your review, your comments are much appreciated and will be passed on to our team.
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Review from J H (Daughter of Client) published on 22 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the carers, no concerns. Mum seems happy, so makes me happy.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesThank you very much for taking the time to leave your review. We are delighted that you are pleased with our service.
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Review from C B (Client) published on 12 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Carers greet me on arrival. Friendly and caring, helpful when needed, chatty, help me every day in one way or another.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from Michael R (Son of Client) published on 12 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is really pleased with her carers. Everything is really good.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesThank you for leaving a review Michael, we are pleased you're happy with the service we provide to your mum.
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Review from Joanne C (Daughter of Client) published on 12 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care provided for Mum. Staff are all very friendly.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesHello Joanne and thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We appreciate it.
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Review from Lynn L (Daughter of Client) published on 12 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Service is excellent, Mum is happy and that's all good! The regular day lady is very thorough and always attentive.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesHi Lynn, we are delighted you are so happy with the care we provide to your mum. Thank you for your kind words.
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Review from Stuart W (Client) published on 11 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Carers are fabulous, they are professional and skilled at their job and offer me comfort and reliability and I love them to bits.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesHi Stuart, thank you for your kind words about our carers; we will make sure we pass on your kind comments to them.
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Review from L L (Son of Client) published on 11 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Takes care of my mother, providing excellent care. All teething problems are addressed immediately and a solution is found straight away. Overall, Caremark takes excellent care of my mum and we have found that all the carers show compassion, patience and respect.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesHello, thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review; we are delighted you are so happy with the care we provide to your mum.
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Review from T M (Client) published on 27 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love all my carers, they make a massive impact on my life. My days are so much better and I feel I can cope more!
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesHello, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and such a positive one too. We are delighted you are so happy with the support we provide you.
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Review from Amanda M (Daughter of Client) published on 11 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Carers at Caremark are very friendly and caring towards the clients. Would recommend to any family and friends looking for a care company.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesMany thanks, Amanda, for your kind review. We really appreciate your comments and are delighted you are happy with our service.
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Review from Kay G (Daughter of Client) published on 7 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a rocky start, I finally feel like we are getting the service my mum deserves. Thank you all so very much for your care and efforts to get everything right for my mother. She is a happy woman with fantastic support and carers who are familiar with her and her health changes and make her feel special,
respected and cared for. Teamwork. Thank you.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesMany thanks for your kind review. I am very pleased that you are happy with the service our team provide for your mum.
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Review from Joan S (Client) published on 25 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are great and can have a laugh with them. Always good to see them.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesThank you very much for your kind review. It is great to hear our team bring cheer to your day - they love to visit you too!
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Review from B A (Wife of Client) published on 25 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very satisfied with the care my husband receives from Caremark.
Reply from Duncan Smith, Managing Director at Caremark KirkleesThank you very much for your kind review and that you are happy with the service we provide to your husband.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.976)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.976) out of 10 for Caremark Kirklees 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.976 for Caremark Kirklees is calculated as follows: ( (122 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 125 Ratings = 4.976
  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, 0.5 Points for the second and third Positive Reviews, 0.25 Points for each of the next two Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3, 2nd = 0.5, 3rd = 0.5, 4th = 0.25, 5th = 0.25, 6th = 0.05, 7th = 0.05, 8th = 0.05, 9th = 0.05, 10th = 0.05, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025)

    The 5 points relating to the number of Positive Reviews for Caremark Kirklees is based on 21 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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: 8 Feb 2020

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (2)

Duncan

Duncan Smith

Job Title: Managing Director Joined: 2015

Inspired by the memory of my Grandfather, Murray Affleck, who was a well-known and respected Doctor (Consultant Physician) at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, I have opened Caremark Kirklees with the vision to become the best provider of home care in the region. The focus is on delivering the highest quality of care possible in order to improve the quality of life for the people supported by Caremark.


Born in the Holme Valley and raised in Huddersfield, I have a wide ranging business background, with both international and UK sales experience. My mission is to provide a local service where I can make a difference to those who have chosen to remain in their own home and receive personal care to enable them to be independent, secure and retain their dignity.

Fiona

Fiona Smith

Job Title: Recruitment & Training Manager Joined: 2020

Fiona started at Caremark (Kirklees) in August 2020 as our new Recruitment and Training Manager. A qualified teacher, she has joined her husband Duncan in the family business and has been tasked with attracting and training new carers as part of the expansion plans for Caremark (Kirklees)

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