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Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

36F Mere Street, Diss IP22 4AD
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Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley, Diss
Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley, Diss
Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley, Diss

Kingsley Home Care Waveney Valley supports older people to live well in their own homes across South Norfolk and North Suffolk. Operating from offices in Diss, the team covers Diss, Harleston, Bungay, Beccles, Eye, Halesworth, and the surrounding villages.

The agency offers personal care, companionship, sit-in support, and live-in care. Visits range from short daily check-ins to round-the-clock cover, giving families flexibility as needs change. Each care plan is built around...  

Care Provided by Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

Types of Home Care

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

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 45 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 £31.50
  • Weekly Live-in Care Fees: from £1,295

45 minute, hour or longer calls all available depending on your wants/needs. As well as Live-In care

The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley 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

  • Hannah Daley (Registered Manager)

Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley Reviews (25)

9.8

Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.800) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley has 25 reviews.

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Review from Caroline O (Daughter of Client) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Amazing company. Work with you to give regularcarers so that the service user gets used to regular faces. Top man for my mum is Samuel. He's encouraging, caring and cheery which can be very hard to maintain regularly in this type of occupation.

Reply from Hannah Daley, Branch Manager at Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

Thank you so much for your feedback, it's lovely to hear about the experience your Mum has had with the carers, especially Sam. We will make sure this is passed on

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Review from Christopher P (Client / Service User) published on 25 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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i find that the carers that ii have are freindly very good at what they do and very helpfull

the only thing i dont like is when my regular carers are off some off the bank carers are not as helpfull to the regular carers

Reply from Hannah Daley, Branch Manager at Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

Thank you for your feedback, I will make sure this is passed onto your regular carers

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Review from I C (Wife of Client) published on 17 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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The care provided was very good and very professional, one carer in particular was excellent. The only difficulty was the timing of the visits. The morning visit (anytime between 10.15 and 11.30am) was too late to help him with showering and/or dressing and breakfast as he is diabetic and needs breakfast around 8am. The lunch visit was too late at 2pm ish to give him lunch ( being diabetic he needed something at 12.30) and the evening visit ( anyime between 6.30 and 7.30) clashed with our evening meal and was too early to put him to bed!

Reply from Hannah Daley, Branch Manager at Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

Thank you for your feedback, this is very valuable and we will take all onboard going forwards

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Review from M D (Friend of Client) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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Kingsley Homecare looked after my neighbours a few months ago short term, they were very pleased with how quickly things were put in place, with the help they received they were able to continue independently after care had finished, and they couldn't praise the carers enough. They would definitely use Kingsley Homecare again in the future

Reply from Hannah Daley, Branch Manager at Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

Thank you so much for your review, we're always happy to help again in the future

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Review from S T (Daughter of Client) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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We started Kingsley Home Care after my Mum was in a bad accident, to help her and my elderly Dad. They have always been very reliable and caring, and my parents got to know their main carer really well. She was always so friendly and cheerful, she prepared specialised meals for them according to their needs and tastes, and went the extra mile, making it much more than just providing care. My brother and I always felt very comforted knowing they were being looked after so well. Thank you.

Reply from Hannah Daley, Branch Manager at Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

Thank you so much for your feedback, I will ensure this is passed on to the regular carer

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Review from S F (Daughter of Client) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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Kingsley Care are very professional and understanding when someone they care for who you love very much needs care.The carers were lovely and kind to mum but due to the town mum lived in the staff KC employ were always in a rush as there are so few to cover the area.Sometimes mum would have been happy with a nice cup of tea and a chat to break up her day.However, each lady that cared for mum was kind and thorough and I would recommend anyone who wants exceptional care for their loved one to use Kingsley Care.

Reply from Hannah Daley, Branch Manager at Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure to look after your Mum and I will pass your feedback onto the carers

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Review from Sarah B (Daughter of Client) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Kingsley have been supporting my mum now for the last few months, mum has found the carers all incredibly friendly and helpful, and I have found the admin team really easy to communicate with, and helpful with changes that I need to mum's daily routine

Reply from Hannah Daley, Branch Manager at Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

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Review from L A (Daughter of Client) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Kingsley have always been accommodating, helpful and caring to my mother especially as her needs are constantly changing.

It has been important to Mum to have continuity, so having the same carer on a regular basis has been wonderful.

Reply from Hannah Daley, Branch Manager at Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

Thank you for your lovely review, it's really important to us to have such valuable feedback

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Review from Deborah D (Daughter of Client) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My elderly mother manages very well at home, although we live next door and support her as much as possible. However, after she had a nasty fall when attending a religious service with friends.

We really needed respite help as the weeks and months passed. Kingsley Homecare were amazing, they helped us all to manage my mother's care and her exceptional recovery was definitely aided by their outstanding staff.

She was so impressed with the Kingsley staff and carers, that she still has the loveliest carer come to help her twice a week. My mother looks forward to seeing her each week, they chat away together while she attends to her needs with dedication and kindness.

Thank you so much for everything that you have done and continue to do for my mother.

Reply from Hannah Daley, Branch Manager at Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, it's really appreciated

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Review from Peter J (Brother of Client) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Thanks for all that you and your team do to support my brother each weekend and for sending the weekly rota list through to me which is reassuring. He has not complained once about the service that you provide. I would not hesitate to recommend you to others.

Reply from Hannah Daley, Branch Manager at Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

Thank you very much for your feedback, this is incredibly valued by us as a team

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Review from Anne S (Wife of Client) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Having someone in the house doing the work that I should be doing was very hard to come to terms with. I have now got used to it and appreciate it very much. Our carer is efficient and caring and we both treat her as a friend.

Reply from Hannah Daley, Branch Manager at Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

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Review from Suzie W (Daughter of Client) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Very responsive and professional service providing kind and compassionate care for my parents, thank you.
Carers arrive on time and engage with those they care for.

Would not hesitate to recommend this service

Reply from Hannah Daley, Branch Manager at Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

We really appreciate such positive feedback, I will ensure this is passed onto the team

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Review from Laetitia C (Daughter of Client) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Great service, nothing is too much trouble. Efficient, reliable, caring , professional,trustworthy and friendly and cheerful.Lovely staff who are more like friends now. My parents always have enormous praise for them especially my dad who wasn't keen on having a carer to start with. Would highly recommend.Dont know what we would do without them.

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Review from Pamela A (Daughter of Client) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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I have been accessing carers for my dad since last autumn. After my mum died, nearly three years ago, demands for caring for my dad on my own became increasingly difficult. A conversation with hospital staff brought me to the attention of Kingsley Care home, and suggested making contact to have support in caring for my dad in his own home. This all started the process with carers and has dramatically altered both mine and my dad's quality of life. One staff member, from Kingsley, came out and met with me directly: He was extremely understanding in the circumstances and listened well to all my concerns. I cannot find fault at all with either them - their time and attention given to my dad means so much to me: purely for the fact that he likes them and finds them kind, caring and genuinely interested in helping him. That means so much to me and gives me peace of mind to continue living my life with both family and work commitments - improving my relationship as a daughter.

Reply from Hannah Daley, Branch Manager at Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

Thank you for your lovely feedback, it's very much appreciated.

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Review from E G (Husband of Client) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My wife has a very positive view of the Kingsley care service and the carers that provides her help on the three occasions each day. I have a similar view. Each of the carers have quickly understood my wife's needs and when necessary ask me any appropriate questions as to any additional requirements.

Reply from Hannah Daley, Branch Manager at Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

Thank you so much for your feedback, it's so lovely to hear.

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Review from Tracey M (Granddaughter of Client) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely amazing care and couldn't be more helpful with change of visit times etc while we navigated family helping too.

Made my Grandad feel so comfortable and he always enjoyed and looked forward to the carers coming.

Reply from Hannah Daley, Branch Manager at Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

Thank you so much for your feedback, it's so lovely to hear.

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Review from Diane M (Daughter of Client) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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We have been using this care company for a few years now and during that time their service has been very client based.
All carers whom have been to attend to my mother and previously my father have been very professional and polite with a deep sense of caring. They have respected her and promoted her independence when attending to personal care. During her companion visit she developed strong friendships and shared experiences with those carers giving her a sense of purpose.

Secondly I would like to express my gratitude to the staff in the office whom are always there to solve any problems, or concerns I may have to ensure positive experiences for both my mother and us as a family.

Reply from Hannah Daley, Branch Manager at Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley

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Review from L N (Daughter of Client) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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We have been using Kingsley Care for some time now and both my mother and I are getting used to it now. We find the people at Waveney Valley very easy to communicate with and any problems we have are usually sorted out very quickly. The only slight issue that we have sometimes is timing but we understand there is very little the carers can do about that if they have to stay somewhere longer. I like the fact that if any medication is running low we are emailed about it so that something can be done. I really like the service and it is really helping my mother.

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Review from Tom B (Son of Client) published on 2 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Without hesitation, I highly recommend using the services of Kingsley Home Care and especially the dedicated team who have provided an outstanding service to my mother. They have been extremely supportive throughout, providing an evolving care plan to meet my Mum's changing needs and their app giving immediate feedback on visits provides great comfort that Mum is in such capable hands. As for the Care Team themselves - every single one of them is absolutely fantastic - patient, understanding, considerate and so kind-hearted.

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Review from Paula W (Daughter of Client) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Kingsley Home Care stepped in to help my elderly mother following her discharge from hospital in December 2023. Their daily visits gave me huge peace of mind that someone would be there when I couldn't be. All the carers were very kind and thoughtful and willing to do any task.

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Date: 23 March 2022
Overall Good
  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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News (7)

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  • Posted: Tuesday 14 Jan 2025Our Employee of the Month is...Rachel! ? Rachel is a big asset to the team, she is always very positive, works hard and nothing is too much trouble. She’s build...
  • Posted: Friday 10 Jan 2025We are opening our office doors on 15th January 10:30 - 14:30 to the community to provide a safe, welcoming space for those feeling isolated to connect with others! Pop...
  • Posted: Wednesday 08 Jan 2025In November, we held a #Christmas Card competition for children under 10 years old, asking them to design a winning card that will be sent to our clients and carers...

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Meet the Team (4)

Hannah Daley Job Title: Registered Branch Manager Joined: 2023
Hannah Daley

How long have you been in the care industry, and what led you to join Kingsley HomeCare?

I have been in the care industry for 13 years, with the majority of my time spent in domiciliary care. I joined Kingsley because it was a family-run business that looked after all their staff. They had great benefits and I wanted to work with a company in my local area to provide the best care to local clients.

What do you find most rewarding about working in-home care?

Being able to provide short-term, end-of-life care which allows a person to pass awareness peacefully at home rather than in a hospital setting.

What is your vision for the future of this branch and the services it provides?

My vision for the future is for the branch to be even more successful, doubling the amount of hours and eventually covering a wider area so we can provide care to more people, and get the Kingsley name out even further.

What are your hobbies and passions outside of Kingsley?

I enjoy knitting and crochet, or just about anything crafty.

Helen Middleton-Franks Job Title: Care Coordinator Joined: 2025
Helen Middleton-Franks

Helen joined us in 2025 and has been an integral part of the team - always with a big smile on her face and happy to help.

Sukie Willis Job Title: Care Coordinator Joined: 2024
Sukie Willis

Sukie is a fantastic member of our care coordination team - helping clients find the care that suits them best.

Hayley Forbes Job Title: Support Manager Joined: 2025
Hayley Forbes
How long have you been in the care industry, and what led you to join Kingsley HomeCare?
I joined the care industry in 2010. I started my career as a domiciliary Care Support worker, then delved into residential, nursing and specialist Dementia care. I was then offered the opportunity to become a care coordinator and complete my Level 5 qualification; I jumped at this opportunity and came back into domiciliary care. I then progressed to a registered manager. I joined Kingsley because the Support Manager role immediately stood out to me. Having spent many years as a Registered Manager, I understand that support in that position can sometimes be limited. The opportunity to be part of a role dedicated to helping managers develop and succeed was something I was keen to be involved in.

What do you find most rewarding about working in home care?
I am passionate about supporting people to live independently in their own homes—the place where they feel most comfortable and where so many of their memories are held. I take great pride in promoting independence, as it is vital that individuals are encouraged and supported to continue doing the things they are able to.
I also value the support our care providers provide not only to our clients but to their families as well. It allows families to spend meaningful quality time together, while also giving them peace of mind that, when they are unavailable, their loved ones are in the safe hands of a compassionate and professional carer.

What is your vision for the future of this branch and the services it provides?
My vision is to continue supporting local communities, whether that is by meeting care needs or contributing to local initiatives and charities. I am committed to making a positive difference both through high-quality care and by actively supporting the wider community.

What are your hobbies and passions outside of Kingsley?

I don’t get a lot of time for hobbies, but family is always my priority. Spending time with the people I love is my biggest passion. That can be baking cakes or just watching TV. I do have a big love for music, and you can often find me and my daughter singing and dancing in the garden.

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How many Carers does Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley employ?

Kingsley Home Care - Waveney Valley employs 60 carers.

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