Compassionate Home Care Agency Serving Berkshire & Surrey

Domiciliary care, often referred to as home care, is the professional support provided by carers right in the comfort of your own home. This service allows individuals to maintain their cherished independence, stay in familiar surroundings, and continue with daily routines, rather than needing to move into a residential care facility. 

At Gabriel's Angels our domiciliary care is incredibly flexible, ranging from just a few hours of assistance each week to dedicated, full-time live-in support, all of which is thoughtfully tailord to your unique needs by our caring team.

In short anybody can access home care services! It does not normally require NHS assessment or to be recommended or ordered by a GP. It is all about whatever the need of the individual may or what family members may want on the individual’s behalf.

The need for home care services can differ quite considerably – it can range from those needing company to ward off loneliness, needing shopping, cooking etc and other basic household work, providing respite care support for family members, recovery from a hospital stay - right through to more involved specialist care such as dementia, other mental health problems or physical/mobility issues.

The most important point to emphasise is that we can provide the right care package matched to the level of care needed and the most suitable carer in terms of training and experience to provide that care.

Social care means help with daily living. Home care is a specific type of social care given in a person's home.

Home care can be tailored to your schedule, with visits available from as little as 30 minutes

Live-in care gives constant support to clients who need more than short visits. It offers peace of mind, knowing a carer is always present

Ensure that the agency you are considering to provide the care has a good CQC rating, is well-established, carries a good local reputation (which you can find out by networking with your GP, occupational therapist etc). There is a highly regarded and independent performance agency rating website called homecare.co.uk which can provide helpful insight.

We find that are in the home (domiciliary care) would normally be preferable to our clients in most instances. We find our prospective clients normally have a preference to be in the comfort, privacy, and familiarity of their own homes, with their memories, treasured items and keeping an independent lifestyle and routine. Our well-trained care staff will assess the client’s situation going forward on an ongoing basis – and if circumstances need changing then we can discuss with appropriate family members and advise the best course of action.

There is of course the flexibility of adapting domiciliary care requirements to suit not only the needs of the client - but also family and friends who often have a part to play. This can also be a more inexpensive option that goes with the flexibility that care in the home can give as opposed to a residential care home setting.

During your initial consultations with our Care Manager, we take the time to understand not just your care requirements, but also your personality, preferences, routines, and interests. This holistic approach allows us to carefully match you with a carer we believe will suit you well and help build a strong, positive relationship.

We are highly focused on ensuring compatibility and continuity. Our aim is to assign a consistent carer whenever possible. If a temporary change is needed – for example, during holidays or illness – we’ll inform you in advance, and the carer will already be briefed and familiar with your needs.

Following the initial assessment, we can usually begin your care package within just a few days.

Our Care Managers are always on hand to support you, address any concerns, and make sure your care continues to meet your expectations.

No, definitely not, the only reason you would need to go into a residential home is if you choose to do so. We work in close partnership with your GP, District Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists etc and all of the equipment you would need at in your own home if you become immobile is provided free of charge. This equipment is the same as you would find in a residential home.

Gabriel’s Angels provide compassionate daily and live-in dementia care to assist clients and loved ones at any stage of the condition, all in the comfort of your own home.

All our carers receive in-depth training beyond industry requirement to support someone with dementia. From the early stages of memory loss, right through to the advanced stages of all types of dementia, we will tailor a personalised care plan to ensure that you and your loved ones feel safe, secure, and happy.

Whether you’re looking for someone to regularly check in on your loved one and help with daily tasks, or if you need a continuous live-in carer to ensure security and safety around the clock, our carers can support a multitude of needs – whatever they may be.

People who want to maintain their own independent lifestyle in their own home and surroundings which is preferable to a residential home environment for many.

Yes, every carer we employ is trained to administer medications safely. All needs will be documented in the prepared Care Plan and constantly reviewed and amended as needed over time.

This  will obviously  depend on the client’s needs – however we can try to mobilise and engage a carer with the client within 1-2 days of agreeing the care plan at the initial meeting.