Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Office 5 George Boole House, D1/D2 The Point, Weaver Road, Lincoln LN6 3QN
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  • Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd, Lincoln
Unique Homecare Lincoln is a privately owned company with over 20 years experience in the health and social care sector, and pride themselves on a compassionate, caring approach and offer peace of mind that your loved ones will be well cared for with a reliable and consistent, yet adaptive approach to any changes in care needs. Having a client-focused service ensures that clients receive the highest quality care in the comfort of their own homes. Clients receive a bespoke service that identifies their individual care needs and what is important to their lives. This includes supporting the client’s family, providing them with peace of mind that their loved one is being well cared for. This holistic approach to care ensures that excellent support is received by everyone involved with the client. Unique Homecare Lincoln are confident that clients and their families will be delighted with the excellent service provided.

Health and Wellbeing team members are recruited on a values based system to ensure that only those with a compassionate, kind and caring nature join the fantastic team. They receive comprehensive training including both theory and practical, and it is ensured that all new team members 'shadow' an experienced team member on their visits to meet all the clients for extra peace of mind. The team don’t wear uniforms, to ensure a discreet service when supporting clients at home and in the community. They do however follow a dress code with ID badges to ensure your peace of mind and safety. This approach can help to break down barriers and ensure that clients build stronger relationships with the team members supporting them, who they often come to see as friends and companions rather than 'care givers'.

Care Provided

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Adult Home Care (18+)
  • Respite Care

Personal Care & Household Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Domestic Services / Home Help
  • Call in Service
  • Cleaning Service
  • Companionship
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • Laundry Service
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Sit in Service
  • Transportation Service

Other Care Provided

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Hospital Discharge
  • Cancer Care

Good to Know

Owner

  • Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Person in charge

  • Rachael O'Donnell (Managing Director)

Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd Reviews (41)

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Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd has a Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd has 41 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but good to say of this company. I am very pleased with the treatment I am receiving.

Reply from Rachael O'Donnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

We are really pleased to hear that you are happy with the service and thank you so much for taking the time to kindly leave us a review to share your experience.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have used Unique for over 12 months and can only praise the care and attention they provided my parents. The carers would go over and above completing many different tasks around the house that really helped their day to day life. A very personable and professional company. Highly recommend.

Reply from Rachael O'Donnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

We are so appreciative of you taking the time to share a review of your experience. It has been our pleasure to care for your mum and we will ensure this feedback is passed on to her carers.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very satisfied. The carers are always on time, professional and caring. It has been comforting to know that management are checking in from time to time too.

Reply from Rachael O'Donnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Thank you so much for kindly leave us a review. We are so pleased that you are happy with the care being provided and grateful that you chose and trusted the team at Unique to support your dad.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over the past three years Unique have provided care for my Mum, which has enabled her to live in her own home in line with her wishes, despite increasing care needs. Throughout this time, it has been evident, demonstrated through their actions, that these carers, really care. Mum trusted them and felt
safe with them. They were punctual, reliable and positive, whilst providing individualised care.
Mum's needs were regularly assessed and her care plan modified as required: the team always responded quickly to our requests.
The communication with us as daughters was effective and efficient , handled with great care and sensitivity.
There were a number of occasions when carers stayed with my Mum at short notice, to maintain her safety until we could reach her. The care demonstrated on these occasions was outstanding and quite possibly unique.
My Mum and I can recommend this company without reservation and I will be forever grateful for the impact they made in Mum's final years.

Reply from Rachael O'Donnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Thank you for taking the the time to leave such a lovely, personalised review. We are so grateful that you chose and trusted us to support your mum, the team have such wonderful memories of the time spent with her and she will always hold a special place in our hearts.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Unique have cared for my mother in law for the past few years, we cannot fault them, always letting us know if she was okay and doing everything thing we asked. Treated her with kindness and respect I would highly recommend them.

Reply from Rachael ODonnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we are very grateful. It was a pleasure to care for your mum and it means the world to us that we were able to help and make a difference.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been so impressed by the service I've received from Unique Homecare. Email responses to my initial enquiries were not only prompt but very helpful and I have subsequently been able to choose a level of care for my mother specifically tailored to her needs at the moment. The carers have been so
willing, practical and friendly and very punctual too! Whenever I've had any contact with Unique, whether in person or by telephone, it has been friendly and efficient and my overall impression so far is one of a very professional service. I've personally felt so reassured at what has been a difficult and uncertain time and I'd recommend them to anyone in a similar position.

Reply from Rachael ODonnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Thank you so much for the wonderful review, we are really grateful that you have taken the time to share your experience and that you are happy with the service being provided

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Unique homecare. Since day one of contact the team have been nothing but brilliant. From the initial home visit to assess what we needed for mum to starting visits the time frame was great.
We currently have three morning visits a week just to give me a few mornings without having
a carer visit to do beforehand. Whenever we've needed additional visits the team have been instant to respond.
Communication from the team is brilliant. We use a message book for quick requests for the carer to do such as moving a lunch plate down for mum in her fridge. The team are always quick to let me know if they have spotted anything with mums health during their visit via email and phone.
Mum was also invited to a Christmas social with the team and other service users and although she was unable to attend this last one it was nice for her to recieve an invitation.

Reply from Rachael ODonnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Thank you for the wonderful review and feedback. We are very grateful to you for taking the time to share this and pleased that we have been able to make a difference for you and your mum.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The lady who comes fortnightly to spend time with my wife, who has Alzheimer's, is very caring, professional and so very friendly. When visiting she fully engages my wife in conversations and spends time helping her with crosswords and word search books. While I can do these tasks having a someone
else involved stimulates my wife's mind and does her a lot of good.

Reply from Rachael ODonnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Thank you so much for your review. Its lovely to hear that your wife has built up a strong connection with her regular carer and that it is helping to keep her mind stimulated, we will make sure that your kind words are passed on.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall excellent service from all involved in my care. Having just joined Unique Homecare Lincoln I didn't know what to expect. The sensitive, professional way in which I was approached came when I was at my lowest I can't thank enough.

Reply from Rachael ODonnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

We are so grateful for your review. It means so much to us that our lovely team were able to help and support you. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What an exceptional company! We are often quick to complain but slow to praise. I and all of my family have been thrilled at the quality of care and conscientious staff employed here. Nothing is too much trouble. Even if something isn't quite right, a quick word sees immediate action and resolution
or compromise.
You do get what you pay for! A little over the average hourly rate but worth every single penny! You would be lucky to find better communication skills and constant monitoring of your loved ones, which gives you peace of mind and allows your life to carry on.
Don't hesitate to call this company, you will not regret it!

Reply from Rachael ODonnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Thank you so much for the wonderful review. It was a pleasure to care for your mum and I will make sure this is passed on to everyone who supported her. We are very lucky and grateful to have a wonderful team who make the company what it is.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've only recently joined Unique as a client. I'm 83, male, and a stroke victim with fairly significant mobility issues. Living alone and needing further help at weekends I was advised to contact Unique. What a wonderful piece of advice. From day one it's been an exceptional experience. Admission procedures
were swift and efficient, including a visit to my own home by a senior member of staff. What followed in practice was a template of that first impression. The frontline carers are first-rate. Punctuality and reliability are 'givens'. Generous with their time and spirit, they are such welcoming ambassadors to the quality of care that Unique provides. Administratively, the constituent parts of the company work in unison, all on the same page. Training of staff is rigorous and much appreciated. I experienced first-hand the shadowing visits for new recruits. I have no hesitation in recommending Unique to anyone seeking exceptional care provision.

Reply from Rachael ODonnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendation to others seeking care. We are very grateful and pleased that you are happy with the service that we are providing.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been using Unique Homecare Services to provide personal care and home help for my mum for around six months now and our experience has been very positive. The initial assessment was very thorough and the subsequent care plan was well tailored to suit my mum's specific needs and preferences. My
mum has been happy with the care she has received so far-she has found the carers respectful, attentive and patient. I have been very impressed with both the service's quality of communication with me and the flexibility of the care they have provided to accommodate my mum's circumstances.

Reply from Rachael O'Donnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

We are so pleased that you are impressed with our services and have had a positive experience. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we're really grateful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The service from Unique Homecare has been excellent from the carers and the office staff. I have recently asked for an extra morning visit for my Father and this was quickly sorted out. Would definitely recommend it.

Reply from Rachael O'Donnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Thank you very much for the lovely review. We are so pleased that you are happy with our services and grateful that you would recommend us.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good.

Reply from Rachael O'Donnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

We are really pleased that you have had a good experience with our services and are grateful that you chose to share this with a review.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall I'm really pleased with Unique Homecare. The carers are friendly, understanding and very kind to my husband and me. In fact, on occasion, when I haven't been feeling great, the office staff have contacted me to check I am ok. I would be very happy to recommend Unique Homecare and, actually,
have already done so.

Reply from Rachael O'Donnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Thank you very much for the lovely review and for recommending our services to others. We're really grateful and pleased that you are happy with the care being provided.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is the best thing I have ever done, my stepfather never wanted any help from a carer. I can honestly say he is very grateful and happy with the care he is receiving. So thank you very much. I know if he needs more help with anything I will be only too pleased to let you look after him.

Reply from Rachael O'Donnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Thank you so much for the lovely review, it is wonderful to hear that your dad is benefitting from the visits from the team, and that you would put your trust in us for any further care support.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Management is first-class, great communication and regular reviews. The staff are friendly, arrive on time and provide great care.
I have no hesitation in recommending Unique Homecare Services to others.

Reply from Rachael O'Donnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendation to others who may benefit from our service, we are very grateful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had the carers for about two years now and am very satisfied with their service, young and the adults. Nothing is too much trouble and they always ask before they leave if there's anything more I require them to do or need.

Reply from Rachael O'Donnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Thank you so much for your kind review of our service. Were really pleased that youre happy with the support being provided by our lovely care team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Unique gave both my mum and aunt exceptional care over the last 3 years. They were able to respond very quickly when asked to help out following several emergencies. The team were very trustworthy and caring and frequently went over and above. They were always on time unless on the very
few occasions when there was an emergency elsewhere and then they let Mum know there was a problem. One carer brought Mum some homemade cake after she’d helped her understand a recipe she was struggling with as Mum had been a good baker.
The staff in the office have always been very helpful and responded quickly to requests.
We would not hesitate to recommend them as a company.

Reply from Rachael O'Donnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Thank you for choosing our care services. It was our pleasure to meet and support both your Mum and your Auntie. We are so pleased that we were able to make a difference to you and your family and are very grateful for your kind words.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From a glowing recommendation in early August 2023, it was a short wait to put in place care for my husband with a marvellous man whom we have the greatest praise for. He is skilled in motivating, engaging, instilling trust and carefully managing my husband’s personal care and dementia. A bonus is that
I am more relaxed about the part that I play because I have ‘me times’ and have backup. There are two relief workers whom he has introduced in case he’s not available. The organisation has a person-centred/excellence ethos.

Reply from Rachael O'Donnell, Managing Director at Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are so pleased that our lovely care team have been able to build up trust with your husband to support him with his personal care, and get some all-important ‘me time’ and balance back for you.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.952)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10 for Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.952 for Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (120 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 126 Ratings = 4.952

  • b) 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 Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 5

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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: 27 Jul 2022

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  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (5)

Rachael

Rachael O'Donnell

Job Title: Managing Director

Joined: 2020

Rachael completed her Diploma in Mental Health Nursing at the University of Nottingham, Lincoln campus in 2005.


She went on to spend 13 years working in forensic services gaining a wealth of experience in the care and treatment of service users with acute mental illnesses and complex needs. During this time also achieved a BSc (Hons) Degree in Mental Health and Social Care.


In 2018 Rachael joined the Continuing Healthcare Team in Bassetlaw in the role of Nurse Assessor working alongside the CCG. This required skills and knowledge in the provision and commissioning of care in the community through conducting comprehensive assessments of the mental and physical health needs of service users and their subsequent care requirements to ensure that those needs were met to ensure the best quality of life.


In the community, she saw first-hand the lack of high-quality care services in the community, with many offering poor continuity of care, changeable visit times and a lack of peace of mind for clients and their families. She started Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd in 2020 with a vision of building a company that provided only the highest quality of service to each and every one of the clients, and a workplace where team members are nurtured and feel valued in their roles.

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Kelly Taylor

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2021

Kelly has extensive experience in the Teaching and Education sector, joining Unique 3 years ago following a career change. Kelly brings with her a wealth of transferable experience and has progressed from starting as a Health and Well-being Team Member to Care co-ordinator, and is now our Registered Manager! She is responsible for the day-to-day management of the company and ensuring that we meet and exceed our regulatory responsibilities, ensuring high standards of care are maintained throughout the service. She is completing her Level 5 in Leadership and Management to further develop her knowledge and progress into senior roles.

Jodie

Jodie Troop

Job Title: Recruitment and Training Lead

Joined: 2021

Jodie is dedicated to finding only the right people to join our amazing care team, who share our values of providing a holistic model of care that goes above and beyond, whilst striving to make a difference each and every day. She ensures that all our team receive comprehensive training enabling them to deliver only the highest quality of care to our clients.

Rachel

Rachel Pang

Job Title: Senior Care Supervisor

Joined: 2022

Rachel joined us in March 2022 and has progressed from starting as a care team member to now leading the team in a supervisory role. Rachel has extensive experience in homecare and assists with Mentoring the team and ensuring we maintain the safety of the service with audits, spot checks and quality assurance visits.

Natasha

Natasha Pickering

Job Title: Senior Care Supervisor

Joined: 2022

Natasha started her journey with Unique in March 2022. As Senior Care Supervisor she assists with all aspects of the day to day running of the company and is completing her Level 3 in Health and Social Care to further develop her expertise and knowledge.

Frequently Asked Questions about Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd

What Type of Services does Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd offer?

Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd offers Home Care.

How many Carers does Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd employ?

Unique Homecare Lincoln Ltd employs 40 carers.

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