Purbeck Personal Assistants, Unit 6, Kings Court Business Centre, Kings Road West, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1JU

Care Provided by Purbeck Personal Assistants

Types of Home Care

Visiting Care
Live-in 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)

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
Physical Disability
Visual / Hearing Impairment
Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

Type of care	Permanent
Hourly Visiting Care	From £24
Weekly Live-in Care	From £1,500

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Funding Types Accepted

Private Funding (Self-funded)
Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
NHS (Contracted Provider)

Good to Know

Owner

Victoria Gallagher-White
Private Owned

Person in charge

Victoria Gallagher-White (Registered Manager)

Purbeck Personal Assistants Reviews (5)

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9.1

Purbeck Personal Assistants has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.133) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from J W (Sister of Client) published on 27 July 2026 Submitted via Website•

Overall Experience

I used this agency for my late husband's care and found it excellent in every respect, so naturally chose it when my sister needed care. The staff approach their work with good humour, competence and compassion

and compassion, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to others.

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Review from Gordon B (Son of Client) published on 20 July 2026 Submitted via Website•

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Care for my Father has been excellent, problems are communicated immediately to me. Interaction with Dad is good. Communication with PPA is easy and requests dealt with. Me and my Brothers are very happy with the care and consideration given.

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↩Reply from Victoria Gallagher-White, Registered Manager at Purbeck Personal Assistants

Thank you for your kind review Gordon, It is always a pleasure to support your Father. I'm glad it has given you and your family peace of mind that someone is checking on him the days one of you is not able to.

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Review from Jenni W (Daughter of Client) published on 16 April 2026 Submitted via Website•

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Staff are so friendly, caring, approachable but, also, professional. Couldn't fault them. My mum's dementia made her very anxious/distressed with faces that she didn't know so they did their utmost to keep carers to a minimum and people who she recognised. She was much happier.
Any health issues were noted and we were made aware of so we could act accordingly.

Also, they would always ask my dad how he was doing, to check that he was coping ok, as he did the care in between times when they weren't there. Certainly head and shoulders above some of the larger companies out there. Would certainly call on them again if the need arose.

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↩Reply from Victoria Gallagher-White, Registered Manager at Purbeck Personal Assistants

Thank you for your review Jenni, it was always a pleasure to see both Mum and Dad each Day and you as well when you wete at home. We prode ourselves in not only providing the care needed for our clients but also supporting the family carers who do most of the work while we are not there. Yourself and your Dad always did a fabulous job and it was a pleasure to support you all

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Review from Peter M (Next of Kin) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Website•

Overall Experience

Generally good.
Some of the carers are excellent in every aspect of care. However some do the minimum required, in particular to cleaning and washing up.

It would be good if the carers who have established a trusting relationship could be scheduled to attend the residents on a more frequent basis.

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↩Reply from Victoria Gallagher-White, Registered Manager at Purbeck Personal Assistants

Thank you for your honest review. We are aware of the clients favourites and are working to improve the schedule. We do hoewever like to regularly place a spare carer each week so there is some familiarity to cover the favourite carers holidays and time off. Carers annual appraisals are n9w due so... Read more

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Review from R D (Client / Service User) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•

Overall Experience

I am impressed with the carers they provide a professional service. The majority are experienced, some have worked for NHS and other care companies. They all speak fluent English which is important if you require pain relieve medication. The ambiance is always inviting and comfortable. Pricing is fair and transparent, value for money compared to other local providers. Efficiency, flexibility and punctuality are hallmarks of their service.

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↩Reply from Victoria Gallagher-White, Registered Manager at Purbeck Personal Assistants

Thank you so much for your Review. It is always a pleasure to support your wife. We are lucky to have a dedicated carer who lives round the corner who is happy to be flexible to change visit times to suit your wife's changing needs. Thank you for pointing out that we are flexible and provide good... Read more

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 16 October 2025

Overall
Good

CaringGood
EffectiveGood
ResponsiveGood
SafeGood
Well-ledRequires improvement

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Meet the Team (2)

Victoria Gallagher-WhiteJob Title Registered ManagerJoined 2021

Victoria started Purbeck Personal Assistants in October 2021 when her last employer gave notice to several clients living in Swanage. She decided to support them independently on a self-employed basis and has developed and expanded the business to a point where CQC Registration was required, having 13 employees and over 25 clients being supported.

Victoria has 5 years of previous experience as a CQC Registered Manager and likes to lead by example. She also has over 20 years of experience as a caregiver so is always the backup to support Purbeck Personal Assistants Clients when members of the care team are either on vacation or become unwell. Read less

Zoe WinterJob Title Senior Personal Assistant and Care CoordinatorJoined 2023

Zoe joined Purbeck Personal Assistants in July 2023 as a Senior Carer.

Zoe has many years experience of working in the care industry and has achieved her Level 3 Health and Social Care NVQ, Zoe was also a baker in her younger years, so is often asked to assist with baking cakes and scones for our clients.

Zoe is also a full-time Foster Mum for her Niece. Over the past few months as the number of Clients needing our support has grown Zoe has joined the admin team as the Care Coordinator, enabling Victoria to spend more time on her Manager Duties. Read less

Frequently Asked Questions about Purbeck Personal Assistants

How many Carers does Purbeck Personal Assistants employ?

Purbeck Personal Assistants employs 15 carers.

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Purbeck Personal Assistants

Care Provided by Purbeck Personal Assistants

Types of Home Care

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

Contract Durations

Age Ranges

Personal Care Services

Household Services

Other Care Provided

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

Funding Types Accepted

Good to Know

Owner

Person in charge

Purbeck Personal Assistants Reviews (5)

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Inspection ratings

News (0)

Awards / Recognitions (0)

Accreditations

Meet the Team (2)

Frequently Asked Questions about Purbeck Personal Assistants

How many Carers does Purbeck Personal Assistants employ?