RESOURCES

Helpful Resources

Helpful guidance for families considering home care, plus quick links to FAQs, trusted external organisations, privacy information and reviews.

START HERE

Useful pages for families and applicants

Choose the area that best matches what you need today.
CARE

Understanding care services

Explore Personal Care, Domestic Duties, Medication Prompting, Accompaniment, Nail Care and temporary support options.
PERSONAL CARE

What Personal Care involves

Learn about respectful support with washing, dressing, showering, skin care and other personal routines.

GETTING STARTED

Ask about support

You do not need to know exactly what support is needed before getting in touch.

CAREERS

Careers and working with Abide

Find information about joining Abide, including experience, training and what working with the team can involve.
PRIVACY

Privacy and policies

Find Abide’s privacy information and other important policies.

TRUST

Reviews and feedback

Read what clients and families say about their experience of Abide Home Care.

FAQs

Common questions about home care

How do I know what support is needed?
You do not need to know exactly before getting in touch. The team can listen and explain what support may be suitable.
Yes. Many people begin with practical support such as Domestic Duties, Nail Care or Accompaniment before adding further help as needs change.
Yes. Many enquiries come from adult children arranging support for a parent or loved one.

Privacy information is available on the Policies page.

HELPFUL ORGANISATIONS

Other sources of advice and support

These independent organisations provide further information about care, health, ageing and support for families.

Care Quality Commission

The independent regulator of health and social care services in England.

Age UK

Information and advice for older people, their families and carers.

NHS

Health information and guidance, including advice about care and support.

NEED SOME GUIDANCE?

Not sure where to start?

You do not need to know exactly what type of support is needed before contacting Abide. Tell our local team a little about your circumstances and we can listen, answer questions and help you understand the options available.