Visiting Angels North Kent

St Andrews House, Station Road East, Canterbury CT1 2BJ
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8.5 2 Reviews
  • Visiting Angels North Kent, Canterbury
Visiting Angels North Kent offers something rare in home care: continuity, connection, and compassion that truly lasts. With a carer retention rate of over 90%, clients are supported by familiar faces they come to know and trust—building real relationships that bring comfort, dignity and peace of mind.

Covering Canterbury, Thanet, the Borough of Swale, and surrounding areas, Visiting Angels has reimagined how home care should feel. Carers are not rushed or rotated—they’re carefully matched and consistently scheduled, so clients receive support from someone who feels more like a friend than a stranger.

Carers don’t wear uniforms, either. This thoughtful choice helps protect clients’ privacy and dignity at home, offering care that is discreet, respectful and never clinical. To neighbours and passers-by, it simply looks like a visitor popping in for a chat or a cup of tea.

By putting carers first, Visiting Angels empowers them to deliver care with patience, presence and heart. The result is a service where both clients and carers feel genuinely valued—and where home really does feel like the best place to be.

Care Provided by Visiting Angels North Kent

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care

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
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £33 – £40

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Visiting Angels North Kent 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)
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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Angela Hudson (Manager)

Visiting Angels North Kent Reviews (2)

8.5

Visiting Angels North Kent has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.500) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Visiting Angels North Kent has 2 reviews.

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Review from W G (Daughter of Client) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found Visiting Angels provided excellent care that I needed for my father on a short term contract. They have done everything I asked and more. I have now taken a long term ongoing care contract with them and would recommend them to everyone. They have been very supportive to me when I needed
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Reply from Darryl Lahner, Managing Director at Visiting Angels North Kent
Thank you, for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear that we could support your dad and you as you care for him. We truly appreciate the faith you have in us to extend his care with us long…read more
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Review from Christine S (Daughter-in-law of Client) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend visiting angels. My 96 year old Mother in law was looked after for 6 weeks while we were away.
They visited twice a day and carried out all tasks we asked for.
Unfortunately she had a fall but once the carers had been alerted they were there within 10 minutes and took control
of the situation in a very professional way.
We will definitely use visiting angels again and feel happy that she is well looked after when we are away.
Reply from Darryl Lahner, Managing Director at Visiting Angels North Kent
Thank you, Christine, for your wonderful review. We really enjoyed visiting and caring for your mum-in-law while you were away. Fortunately, our team happened to be in the neighbourhood when she fell,…read more
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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.500)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.500) out of 10 for Visiting Angels North Kent is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.5 out of 5 from 2 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 5.000 for Visiting Angels North Kent is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  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 Visiting Angels North Kent is based on 2 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 + 0.5 = 3.5
  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.

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Meet the Team (3)

Angela

Angela Hudson

Job Title: Registered Care Manager

For Angela, care isn’t just a career—it’s a calling. She began over 30 years ago as a community carer, fitting her work around raising three young children. But what started as a practical choice quickly became a lifelong passion.


Since then, Angela has gone on to lead care teams as a Registered Manager for more than two decades.
Her heart lies in supporting people to live well at home—independently, safely, and in a way that feels right for them. She believes the best care is built on trust, empathy, and truly listening to each individual’s wishes.


Angela also knows that great care starts with great carers. That’s why she works hard to ensure every carer feels included, supported, and valued. When carers feel confident and respected, the difference it makes in someone’s day-to-day life is extraordinary.


Whether you're exploring care for yourself or a loved one, Angela is always happy to chat. Because the right care often begins with the right conversation.

Amy

Amy Lahner

Job Title: Care Director

Amy’s journey into home care began long before she joined Visiting Angels. Trained as a physiotherapist at the University of Witwatersrand, she spent years helping people recover from surgery and manage chronic conditions, supporting them not just physically, but emotionally too.


Running her own physiotherapy practice in Johannesburg, she saw firsthand how deeply personal care can shape someone’s quality of life.


That experience sparked a passion for care that goes beyond the clinic. Amy understands how much it matters to feel safe, respected, and supported at home, especially during vulnerable times. As Care Director at Visiting Angels North Kent, she brings that insight into every decision, making sure care is always tailored, dignified, and rooted in empathy.


Amy believes that great care starts with listening—with truly understanding each person’s story, and shaping support around their unique needs. She’s also a firm believer in the power of a confident, well-supported care team and works closely with carers to ensure they feel valued, empowered, and heard.


With Amy at the heart of our care operations, you can be sure your loved one will receive more than just practical help—they’ll be met with warmth, respect, and a level of care that feels personal.

Darryl

Darryl Lahner

Job Title: Managing Director

After more than two decades as a senior retail banker, Darryl made a bold change—one driven by heart, not habit. What stayed with him throughout his corporate career wasn’t the numbers or the titles, but the people: supporting them, nurturing potential, and building teams rooted in trust and respect.


That people-first mindset now shapes everything he does at Visiting Angels North Kent. As Director, Darryl focuses on building a culture where carers feel empowered, appreciated, and genuinely looked after—because when carers thrive, the people they support do too.


Darryl is inspired by the African philosophy of ubuntu—“I am because we are.” It’s a belief in shared humanity and the strength of community, and it runs through everything from how he leads his team to how Visiting Angels walks alongside each client and family.


For Darryl, care isn’t just about meeting needs—it’s about creating connection, preserving dignity, and making people feel seen. Whether it’s a carer starting their journey or a family seeking reassurance, Darryl is committed to building something better—with you, not just for you.

Frequently Asked Questions about Visiting Angels North Kent

What Type of Services does Visiting Angels North Kent offer?

Visiting Angels North Kent offers Home Care.

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