PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd

West Lancashire Investment Centre, Maple View, White Moss Business Park, Skelmersdale WN8 9TG
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  • PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd, Skelmersdale
"An Ethical Provider providing services throughout Wigan, Skelmersdale, Ormskirk and Maghull areas."

PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd is a specialised Domiciliary and Palliative Care Provider based in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, providing dedicated, high quality and affordable Domiciliary & Palliative Care services throughout the North West of England.

They are committed to supporting vulnerable people so that they can continue their lives with dignity and independence and be participating members of their own communities. PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd is committed to meeting the needs of those people entrusted to their care.

At PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd they recognise the individuals need for personal fulfilment and aim to offer individualised programs of meaningful activity to satisfy the needs of all their service users.

They encourage involvement in the planning and delivery of services through their “person-centred” approach to enable them to shape their services around the holistic needs and preferences of people they support and their families to ensure positive outcomes.

They ensure they have regular communication with the people they support and their families through the assessment process and throughout the ongoing support package. They consider the wishes, needs, preferences and decisions of the persons being supported.

Care Provided by PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd

Types of Home Care

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

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 15 minutes

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (65+)
  • Younger Adult Care (18-65)
  • Children (0-18)

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: from £21.57

Care at Home ranging from 15 minutes up to 1 hour visits. Support tailored to suit your needs within the comfort of your own Home.


Specialised End of Life Care; with Support provided for Clients and their Families, from 30 minute visits up to 24 hours per day by highly qualified and specifically trained Palliative Care Staff.


Domestic & Companionship Services are also available.


Fees may differ based on the service type or on Bank Holidays.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd 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)
Explain these funding types

Good to Know

Owner

  • PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd

Person in Charge

  • Nicola Connolly (Director/Registered Manager)

PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd Reviews (52)

9.8

PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.808) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd has 52 reviews.

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Review from R L (Husband of Client) published on 8 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Most of the time the carers are on time and know my wife's needs. Some like to have a chat.
Reply from Chantelle Wilson, Management at PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd
Thank you very much for taking the time out and posting a review. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. Kindest Regards, The PCS Team.
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Review from Jan B (Daughter of Client) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The two regular carers have been wonderful with Mum, they talk to her in a non-condescending manner and show her respect and treat her with dignity. I am very happy with the care they provide.
Sometimes however the carers don't come until after 9.30 which is just too late for Mum, she gets distressed
and upset when she is left too long in bed. This means I end up having to get her up and it defeats the object of having an agency come in and help with her care.
It would be helpful if all of Mum's calls were scheduled for before 9 am.
Reply from Chantelle Wilson, Management at PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd
Thank you very much Jan for taking the time out and posting a review. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. Your comments in regards to call times has been passed to our allocation department and…read more
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Review from Barbara B (Daughter of Client) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It has been really great for my sister and me to know that mum is being well looked after, by friendly and efficient carers. As my sister and I live in London and mum is in Liverpool and of course the coronavirus, it would have been difficult to look after her. So Thank you.
Reply from Chantelle Wilson, Management at PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd
Thank you very much Barbara for taking the time out and posting a review. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. Kindest regards, The PCS Team.
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Review from Maureen M (Partner of Client) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My partner is treated with respect and dignity. He has an excellent standard of care given. All aspects of care given as he is bedridden and this is done to a high standard. We have regular carers and nothing is too much trouble, they go the extra mile and care about my well being also.
Reply from Chantelle Wilson, Management at PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd
Thank you very much Maureen for taking the time out and posting a review. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. Kindest regards, The PCS Team.
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Review from Margaret (Daughter of Client) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I was struggling to care for my mother who was unable to walk or care for herself. The district nurse advised me to consider having carers. She organised for them to come morning and evening. They started immediately and since then life has been so much easier for me. They are cheerful, caring and very
kind and I can't thank them enough for looking after my mother.
Reply from Chantelle Wilson, Management at PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd
Thank you very much Margaret for taking the time out and posting a review. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. Kindest regards, The PCS Team.
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Review from Angela (Daughter of Client) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Standard of care and support provided is exceptionally good. There is clear and prompt communication between family and carers which is helpful and means issues are addressed quickly. During the COVID-19 outbreak, carers have gone above and beyond to support mum and the family. I feel my mum is loved
and nurtured and that is amazing. Thank you so much.
Reply from Chantelle Wilson, Management at PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd
Thank you very much Angela for taking the time out and posting a review. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. Kindest regards, The PCS Team.
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Review from Robert G (Husband of Client) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can verify to the handling and expertise of each carer that comes to care for and shower her. Nothing has been too much trouble for any of the carers and I will be contacting PCS to continue your care for my wife when she eventually comes home.
Reply from Chantelle Wilson, Management at PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd
Thank you very much Robert for taking the time out and posting a review. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. Kindest regards, The PCS Team.
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Review from E G (Client) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caring compassionate carer. Full professionalism shown.
The office staff are always on hand for queries or concerns. Emails and calls returned when asked. Willing to help in time of emergency at short notice.
Adhering to stringent guidelines regarding PPE, M&H.
Regular training offered to carers
to cover very complex care needs of the client, suction, gastrostomy feeding etc
Would recommend PCS and have done so already.
Reply from Chantelle Wilson, Management at PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd
Thank you very much for taking the time out and posting a review. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. Kindest Regards, The PCS Team.
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Review from J D (Husband of Client) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The carers are very good attending to my wife's needs, morning/noon/night. They are always polite and friendly.
Reply from Chantelle Wilson, Management at PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd
Thank you very much J D for taking the time out and posting a review.
Your kind words are greatly appreciated.
Kindest Regards, The PCS Team.
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Review from Sheena L (Daughter of Client) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
At the moment I think you need to review mums condition, my mum has become very vulnerable, she cannot go out on her own, she is nearly stone deaf, she has macular of one eye. Her walking is very poor, she is a very proud woman and she does as much for her self. I have tried to make her life better.
I let her order meals that she likes, she has a place to go every week and really enjoys the company. She keeps on about the club behind her home and wishes that someone can arrange afternoon tea or coffee mornings, but no one seems interested. I have read in the newsletter about clubs within the community going to different clubhouses in the area, but it doesn't happen near her. I try and do as much as I can, before covid we went out shopping, went for coffee in our local cafes, but now she has seen no one except the carers who don't seem bothered with her. She has a cleaner and she has a lot of empathy with my mum, even the gardener is so helpful.
Reply from Chantelle Wilson, Management at PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd
Firstly, thank you very much for taking the time out and posting a review. Since submitting this review, we have contacted yourself to review the options available in regards to your Mum's care as we…read more
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Review from Carol A (Client) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always received good service from PCS my Carer is always very helpful and cheers me up and is always kind caring and considerate to me needs. I always feel that I am being listened to and assisted in my activities which makes me feel good and I really enjoy the companionship I receive from my
carer.
Reply from Chantelle Wilson, Management at PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd
Thank you very much Carol for taking the time out and posting a review. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. Kindest Regards, The PCS Team.
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Review from Val T (Client) published on 24 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am happy to review Personal Care Services as they have been my sole care provider now for six years. I am a spinal patient who needs a lot of care from professional carers. The manager has helped very much in providing me with carers who having been trained in my needs are very proficient in their
care. They not only help with my personal care but also help with my physio which helps me immensely as this is my only way of having relief throughout the day which enables me to carry out the most simplest of tasks.
The carers I have are reliable and always go above and beyond to help me live my life a little easier. They also help me with my cleaning tasks without them I would struggle to manage which for me would be extremely frustrating. They have taken me out and helped me feel 'normal' which anyone in a similar position would completely understand is very important.
I am happy very to review Personal Care Services, also to thank the manager for all her input in my care needs.
Reply from Chantelle Wilson, Management at PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd
Thank you very much Val for taking the time out and posting a review. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. Kindest Regards, The PCS Team.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.808)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.808) out of 10 for PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.808 for PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (63 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 78 Ratings = 4.808
  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 PCS (Personal Care Services) Ltd is based on 13 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: 5 Feb 2020

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (10)

Nicola

Nicola Connolly

Job Title: Director/Registered Manager Joined: 2013

Hi my name is Nicola I am the Director and Registered Manager of PCS, I am responsible for the day to day running of the Company, I have a true passion for what I do and I wear my heart on my sleeve.


I love coming to work every day and my tummy flutters every time I enter the car park at our offices, sometimes I pinch myself to make sure it’s all real.


My other true love is my dogs Buster and Brucie (both are Cavalier King Charles) I suppose I should say my husband too but the dogs are cuter!! I love walking and listening to house music, I should also state I am fond of a good glass of Prosecco or 3!!!!

Chantelle

Chantelle Wilson

Job Title: Business Development Manager Joined: 2013

Hi, my name is Chantelle and I am the Business Development Manager for PCS. I also manage all of the company's Design, Web and Marketing needs.


On a day to day basis, I get to create all the flyers and branding artwork for the company as well as all the fun and exciting content for our Social Media pages.


I am currently learning Spanish, I love anything to do with food or cooking (I will eat anything that comes in sandwich form, but please hold the mayo!) and I also enjoy outdoor adventures on my bike.

Karen

Karen Mullen

Job Title: Office Manager Joined: 2013

Hi my name is Karen. I am the Office Manager for PCS.


I oversee the daily running of the office which can be challenging at times, however thoroughly enjoyable as every day is different. I work with an amazing team both in the office and in the field and get to deal with some wonderful families and clients.


I have 3 beautiful children who test my patience at the best of times but we have some amazing adventures together. I love walking and spending time outdoors and I love coffee a little too much and am trying to cut down so apologies if you get me on one of those days.

David

David Martin

Job Title: Training & Development Supervisor Joined: 2014

Hi my name is David and it is my job to ensure that all PCS staff are appropriately trained.


This involves a variety of innovative training methods to ensure that staff receive specific and bespoke training. My jobs are many are varied but I mainly enjoy ensuring our clients have the moving and handling equipment that keeps them safe at home while maximising their independence.


In my spare time I am a swimming official for my daughter’s local swimming club. Perhaps my most important job is ensuring that the office staff’s caffeine levels are at their absolute maximum.

Lorna

Lorna White

Job Title: Care Manager Joined: 2014

Hi, my name is Lorna. I am the Care and manager, which means I go and meet clients at the beginning of their care with us and make sure that they have everything they need to be supported by the carers and to reassure them.


I have many other jobs that I do throughout my day, the list goes on. I am a massive rugby league fan and love going watching my ‘men in shorts’ at the weekends and nothing will stop me seeing them!


Any other spare time I have I love to spend time in the kitchen cooking or going for nice long walks.

Ellie

Ellie Weedall

Job Title: Allocations Care Co-Ordinator Joined: 2018

Hi, my name is Ellie and I am a member of the dream team which is the allocations team. Within my role, I allocate the Rotas for all the staff and ensure that all the client's needs are met by having the correct staff in the right places. I also complete all audits for both staff and clients. I love going on holidays, travelling around and seeing new places. I like to spend time with my family and LOVE to eat Chinese food.

Susan

Susan Cullen

Job Title: Community Care Assessor Joined: 2021

My name is Susan, I am a Community Care Assessor, I visit the clients at their home address and make sure the package of care we are giving meets all their needs and to reassure them.

I spend a lot of time with my two Granddaughters, I love Gardening and being outdoors.

Sophia

Sophia Turner

Job Title: Office Administrator Joined: 2022

Hello, I’m Sophia, I am the Administrator of the Office.


I make sure to keep the Office and files in check. This includes Organising Supervisions, 3 Month Reviews, General Meetings, etc.


I also work alongside David with booking New Starters and current Staff in for Training. Overall, my main skill is brew making.


I love to spend my free time Shopping; some may call me a shopaholic, but I call it Retail Therapy.

Jemima

Jemima Hill Bilboe

Job Title: HR Administrator Joined: 2023

Hi, I’m Jem and I oversee the HR and recruitment process for all our candidates and staff members, I make sure everyone who comes for an interview feels welcome and make sure we make the right decisions when choosing who cares for our wonderful clients. I help with a lot of the admin side of things too and complete audits for clients and staff, ensuring we are up to date with information and files. I spend a lot of time going out with my family and friends, and my gorgeous retriever, Teddy, who truly is my best friend and the only one I share my food with! I think people would say I am crazy and talk to much; I call it a free soul!

Claire

Claire Falcone

Job Title: Medications Administrator Joined: 2024

Hi, my name is Claire.


I am the Medication Coordinator. I work in the office and in the field, ensuring that our clients medication is correct! I love getting out and meeting our amazing clients and their families.


I order and audit our clients medication, to make sure everyone is safe. This also means listening to a lot of hold music while trying to get through to the GP’s and pharmacies!


I have a little boy that is an absolute firecracker – he keeps me on my toes, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I love spending time with my family, exploring the world as much as possible.

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