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Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Suite 1 and 4, Unit 16A, Oakham Enterprise Park, Ashwell Road, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7TU
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Home Straight Partnership Ltd, Oakham
Home Straight Partnership Ltd, Oakham
Home Straight Partnership Ltd, Oakham

Home Straight was founded in 2008. Home Straight's team of care professionals support to people to live independently in their own homes.

The team were rated 'Good' in all areas in their first CQC inspection in May 2018 and work closely with Rutland County Council, Social services, local GPs and other professionals.

The largest private care company in Rutland with an exemplary reputation that has been built over the last 17...  

Care Provided by Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Overnight Care (Waking)
  • Overnight Care (Sleeping)

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 60 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: £25.70 - £38
  • Weekly Live-in Care Fees: £1,600 - £1,960

Please call us to discuss your requirements and fees. We will carry out a free assessment in your home which takes around an hour. This gives us the chance to find out about your preferences and needs which will become your care plan.

The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Home Straight Partnership Ltd for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Home Straight Partnership Ltd 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

Owner

  • Home Straight Partnership Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Emma Knight (Directors)

Home Straight Partnership Ltd Reviews (95)

9.9

Home Straight Partnership Ltd has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.893) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Home Straight Partnership Ltd has 95 reviews.

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Review from Henry L (Son of Client) published on 29 September 2021 Submitted via Website
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Care standards are exceptionally high and the carers are efficient and friendly. They take the time to know their clients and certainly seem to form a genuine bond with them, which in our case is reciprocated.

When the parent not being cared for was found in a desperate state early one morning, the carer visiting stepped in without question and did what needed to be done, making contact with me once the situation was stable enough, seeking agreement as to the next course of action, which we agreed was further medical assistance. 999 called, the Home Straight Team stepped into action and provided a relay of constant care to my Father until I could get myself away from London and drive the 90 miles to take over the constant care that my father requires. I really do not know what would have happened if the Carer involved hadn't gone the extra mile to provide the most needed and tender support when she did. Not forgetting that the rest of the team juggled commitments to cover too. Thank you.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to review us - we appreciate the feedback. The carers enjoy their visits to your parents and it was our pleasure to be able to help.

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Review from Gillian W (Daughter of Client) published on 13 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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The carers that come to Mum hit the spot perfectly between friendly and professional. We were reluctant to employ someone to look after Mum because we felt they would not provide the high levels of care we had been doing as a family. We were wrong and they have been excellent from the outset. Any issues with Mum’s health and well-being are very quickly brought to our attention.

I would thoroughly recommend any of the four ladies who look after Mum.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased the decision you made is working for your mum.

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Review from David B (Son of Client) published on 13 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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We are very pleased with the service we get from Home Straight, my mother needs help showering and the carers are very good at making her feel confident with their support. They are very friendly and Mum looks forward to chatting with them on their visits.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are pleased the support is working well for your mother.

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Review from Rachel W (Daughter of Client) published on 22 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Home Straight have been an incredible support to both my parents and myself. We would not be able to cope without them. They are always reliable, on time and efficient. I know Mum and Dad are in good hands. Home Straight also provide much needed friendly company which Mum and Dad appreciate. I highly recommend Home Straight.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you, Rachel, we are so pleased the support is working both for you and your parents.

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Review from Caroline H (Wife of Client) published on 13 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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I have found all the carers very able, polite and efficient. They all seem well versed in the use of the various types of equipment that we have had to use progressively as my husband's ability to move has decreased. They always ensure he is happy with any new item used and is also made comfortable before they leave. I am always provided with a 'client rota' sheet so I know who to expect and timings. We have both been made to feel relaxed in their care and could not ask for any better attention.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us. We are pleased the support is working for you both.

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Review from Brian D (Son of Client) published on 13 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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Home Straight Partnership Ltd is the first and only home help service I've used and so far I have been very happy. After my father died I arranged daily personal care visits for my Mum. According to her, the visitors were all kind, considerate and willing to help with whatever my Mum needed. She's now settled into a routine and actually doesn't need as much help at the moment. I credit the Home Straight Partnership Ltd staff with helping her regain some confidence and independence. The team has been very accommodating when I've asked to check the visiting schedule and have made it clear that they understand how their client's needs can change over time. Definitely recommend!

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted that the support is working so well.

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Review from Jonathan B (Son of Client) published on 13 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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Home Straight Partnership Ltd carers do a great job looking after my Mum who has dementia. They visit her twice a day, help her with her daily needs including medication and meals. I receive regular feedback as to how Mum is doing which has been invaluable during the recent lockdown.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback. We really appreciate it. We know the carers look forward to the visits and the cat keeps everyone amused.

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Review from Lisa R (Daughter-in-law of Client) published on 6 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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The carers are like friends to my mother-in-law. She would not cope without them and looks forward to their visits. They are so good at reporting concerns and knowing someone is seeing her regularly supports us too. It takes some responsibility off our shoulders. The carers are highly skilled, very good at communicating with my mother-in-law and are very kind to her. Having Home Straight Partnership Ltd means that she will be able to stay at home and have a good quality of life.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are pleased the support is working and will pass your comments onto the team.

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Review from M H (Client / Service User) published on 22 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Home Straight have formed an excellent and reliable provider.
Their staff are reliable, friendly and efficient.

We are very happy to use them.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd
Thank you for taking the time to write this review.

We are so pleased the support is working for you and we know your support worker enjoys her visits with you.

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Review from Guy V (Son of Client) published on 4 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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Home Straight have been wonderful, we have been really impressed by their thorough initial assessment and subsequent sensitive and sympathetic help they have provided my parents. They are flexible and adaptable being able to provide extra help if and when needed. They are helping my parents to stay independently in the home they love and to retain their autonomy. Their helper is friendly, kind and respectful. I am really grateful to them and would fully recommend them without hesitation.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are so pleased the support has been accepted and is making a difference.

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Review from Caroline L (Daughter of Client) published on 6 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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My father is 84 and has Parkinson's, but is still able to live independently with support. Two absolutely lovely ladies from Home Straight visit my father three days a week to cook his lunch, do any jobs such as his washing etc and then accompany him and his dog on his daily walk. My father looks forward to the visits and is very fond of both ladies. One, in particular, enjoys cooking and she prepares super lunches for my father - he is a 'foodie' so loves that. Both are good at anticipating his needs and the visits definitely lift his spirits on the days that he might feel a bit down. Thank you for providing such super support for my father.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are so pleased the support is working for your father and the family.

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Review from Sue L (Daughter of Client) published on 4 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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I can't praise everyone at Home Straight highly enough. They have helped me so much with my father who is not the easiest person to deal with. We have been using Home Straight for about 4 years to help my father when my mother was in a home. She has since passed away and I have continued to use Home Straight for my fathers care. I have to implement more care as his needs become greater and Home Straight have been most accommodating. His carer has been with my Dad all along and has been a great source of comfort to him. Nothing is too much trouble for her which I greatly appreciate. Now he has several carers who have also become regular. All the staff are brilliant and so helpful, going out of their way a lot of the time. The office staff are great too. Always friendly and helpful. I cannot thank the whole team enough for the care my father receives.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, it is appreciated. The team are enjoying their visits.

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Review from Richard S (Son of Client) published on 2 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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Good, personal care given to my mother. As I live several hundred miles away, I'm grateful that I am always kept up-to-date with my mother's condition and care. It is particularly pleasing that my mother has been able to build up a relationship with her regular carer.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to write us this review. The team all enjoy supporting your mother.

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Review from P T (Son of Client) published on 29 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Home Straight was amazing. We could not have wished for better care or better service. All our requirements were met. Everyone was compassionate, kind and trustworthy.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. She is very much missed by the team, and it was a pleasure to care for her.

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Review from Angie C (Relative of Client) published on 25 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Home Straight has looked after my Mother-in-law over the past year. They are an excellent company. The carers are very understanding, kind and dedicated. They really care about their clients, who are treated with dignity and nothing is any trouble. They make the client feel happy and special. When changes need to be made, the company follows up immediately. They have excellent communication skills and keep the family involved. Everything is very well run. I would recommend Home Straight to anyone.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to review us, the team really enjoyed their visits.

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Review from Ian P (Son of Client) published on 25 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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We have been using Home Straight since early February 2020 and have been extremely pleased with the service and help we have received during the whole of that time. My mother at 89 is still fiercely independent and believes she can still happily live on her own - but can't really without ongoing help. Home Straight put a plan together which was successfully implemented and much appreciated by my mother.
Then came COVID 19 - but Home Straight made clear all the necessary precautions they were taking - and continued their visits without any fall-off in their service. Then Mother developed a foot infection that meant she was unable to walk and required help every day - 3 times a day - rather than just 6 visits a week! Again Home Straight responded immediately making their staff available including weekends until the infection was gone.

Everyone we have come into contact with have been helpful, responsive and cheerful and my mother has benefited greatly. Thank you Home Straight.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for your review, we do appreciate it and it is great to have such positive feedback.

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Review from Marjorie K (Client / Service User) published on 6 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very grateful for the help and support that is given to me.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

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Review from Peter G (Husband of Client) published on 28 May 2020 Submitted via Website
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We have used Home Straight for many years to support my wife’s mother who will be 100 in July. We have benefitted from a small team of carers who have built a strong relationship with their client. We have never been let down and we are kept informed of any changes in personnel. The company is very well run.

We are full of admiration for the carers. The work is not always easy as one would expect with an elderly person with serious physical and mental health issues. However, the carers are unremittingly cheerful, dedicated and caring. They all work hard at the practical side of the care and the emotional and social support. We are in awe of their patience. They are particularly careful to preserve the dignity of their client.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, Owner/Director at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you for your review, We know the team all find the visits rewarding, seeing the difference it makes to your Mother-in-law. Thank you also for your support and assistance.

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Review from Steve S (Son of Client) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been using Home Straight services for almost 12 months and within that time the overall standard of care, both from the administrative aspect and the direct carers, has been outstanding. Their ability to adapt to the changing needs and demands that my mother requires is clearly evident and the level of care demonstrated on a daily basis is highly commendable. The ease of which the initial set up was arranged and the standard of general communications is excellent throughout. In my opinion, the carers go above and beyond what is reasonably expected, which is reassuring for family members and they highlight any further areas of need both physically and materially.

The care that is provided by Home Straight demonstrates the 'human touch' and my mother sees them as friends and not just carers.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you, Steve, we are pleased it is working for your Mother and the carers really enjoy their visits to her.

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Review from Julia D (Daughter of Client) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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I am very satisfied with this service. The staff are very professional, helpful and good at keeping us informed. The service has proved vital in enabling us to keep our Mum in her own home with a level of independence.

Reply from Georgie Balmford, at Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Thank you, Julia, it is rewarding to see your Mum responding so positively to the carers.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 16 June 2018
Overall Good
  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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  • Posted: Wednesday 12 Nov 2025Meet Kelly, our dedicated Deputy Manager With over a decade in care, Kelly has been a vital part of the Home Straight family for 10 years. From starting as a...
  • Posted: Wednesday 12 Nov 2025Dive into our autumn newsletter Uncover stories about our amazing staff, join us for our veterans coffee morning, savour a delightful seasonal soup recipe, and mark your calendar for our...

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Meet the Team (6)

Emma Knight Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2017
Emma Knight

I have worked for Home Straight since 2017, when I moved to Rutland.

I started as a support worker in 2017 and progressed with Home Straight to a Registered Manager in 2025.

I have been working in the care sector since I left school and have worked in care homes and hospitals. I had a brief break from care when I had my daughter, and then found love for care again when I moved to Rutland and found Home Straight... I haven't looked back since.

Kelly Murphy-Bull Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2016
Kelly Murphy-Bull

I have worked in the care sector for almost a decade and have been with Home Straight for over 10 years. I started my journey as a carer and progressed to becoming a Train the Trainer expert in Moving and Handling, before stepping into my current role as Deputy Manager in 2025.

I believe no two days are ever the same in care, which is one of the things I love most about the job. Making a positive difference to our clients’ lives is incredibly rewarding and something I am very passionate about.

Outside of work, you will usually find me nurturing my allotment, where I even grew the flowers for my wedding.

Emma Hall Job Title: Live in Care Manager Joined: 2026
Emma Hall

I’m excited to be joining the Home Straight team/family and managing the live-in service, which will ensure we provide a high-quality, personalised service for people who wish to have full-time care at home.

Personally, I cared for my grandpa in his later life and fully understand the pressures faced by family and carers who provide care to a loved one.

I have a long career working in H&SC, starting by taking initial referrals and assessing eligibility for small packages of care for the local authority. I then moved into care management and began visiting people in the community and hospital to assess for ongoing H&SC services. Began specialising in Dementia care, conducting capacity assessments and multi-disciplinary team working. This then led onto a role working under the contracts and assurance service whereby I led on the annual audits, un/announced inspections, and portfolio management of regulated services. Most recently, I managed the community equipment service for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Lisa Mulvey Job Title: Accounts Manager Joined: 2015
Lisa Mulvey

I joined Home Straight originally as a carer, and now I manage the rotas. If you call us to discuss your invoice or rota it is often me you will speak to.

I live locally with my family and my dog. I enjoy gardening and walking and spending time with my family.

Sophie Dodge Job Title: Community Engagement Officer Joined: 2018
Sophie Dodge

I began my journey with Home Straight as a cleaner, and now I’m thrilled to be serving as their Community Engagement Officer. I’m passionate about connecting with our community, empowering individuals to realise they can receive exceptional care at home, and showcasing the amazing work we do.

When I’m not championing Home Straight, you can find me enjoying the great outdoors at local parks or having fun in soft play with my son.

Amander Meade Job Title: Community Engagement Officer Joined: 2025
Amander Meade

I’m Amander, and I work part-time as a Community Engagement Officer for Home Straight and have been with the company for six months.

My role is to spread the word within the wider community in Rutland about home care in general. As part of the community team, we set up and attend as many events as possible across the region to let people know about the services Home Straight offers. Our goal is always to support Rutland people to live well at home for as long as possible.

You’ll find us handing out our goody bags and leaflets at all kinds of community events and at venues like garden centres, village halls, churches, markets, street fairs and much more.

Frequently Asked Questions about Home Straight Partnership Ltd

How many Carers does Home Straight Partnership Ltd employ?

Home Straight Partnership Ltd employs 50 carers.

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