Homecare in New Ash Green

The cost depends on the support you need and how often you need it. After a free assessment, we'll prepare a Care & Support Plan that suits your circumstances and your budget, and we'll review it with you as things change. Depending on your finances and your care needs, you may be eligible for funding through Kent County Council. We can explain how that works or work alongside your social worker.

Staying at home works best when you can also keep up with what goes on around you. Our Carers can walk beside you, drive you or help you get ready in good time so that an outing feels easy.

Here are some of the places and routines our Clients around New Ash Green enjoy.

• The shops at the village centre: Popping down to The Row for a few things keeps you in touch with people who recognise you. Your Carer can help with the walk over and with carrying everything back afterwards.

• The footpaths and greens between the neighbourhoods: The village was laid out so you can get about on foot away from the traffic. A short walk on a fine morning, with your Carer alongside you, is one of the simplest outings there is.

• The orchard and the village woodland: Volunteers look after these green spaces for everyone in the village. They make a pleasant, unhurried place to walk or to sit for a while.

• Events and groups at The Pavilion: The village holds social events through the year, including Village Day in the summer. We plan care visits around the things you like to go to, so nothing needs to be dropped.

• Church services: Some Clients attend St Francis de Sales in the village, while others prefer the old parish church over at Ash. Either way, we can arrange your visits around service times.

• Appointments at the village surgery: We can help you get to the surgery on time, wait with you while you're seen and collect your prescription on the way home.

• Trips over to Longfield or Bluewater: When you want a bigger shop or an appointment further afield, we can take you and stay with you for as long as you need.

• Family occasions: Birthdays and Sunday lunches come up more often in conversation than any place does. We can help you get ready in plenty of time or support you during a visit, so the day belongs to your family.

Homecare offers numerous advantages for those seeking to remain independent while receiving necessary support:

• Familiar Surroundings: Staying at home allows Clients to remain in their personal environment, promoting comfort and stability.
  
  
• Personalised Care: Our services are tailored to each Client’s individual needs and preferences, providing flexible, personalised support.
  
  
• One-on-One Attention: Homecare offers focused, one-on-one attention, improving both the quality of care and the overall experience for Clients.
  
  
• Maintaining Independence: Homecare enables Clients to retain control over their daily lives while receiving the support needed to live independently.
  
  
• Reducing Hospital Readmissions: Our care helps Clients recover effectively after a hospital stay, reducing the likelihood of readmission and promoting long-term health.

Deciding to seek care for a loved one is a significant step for any family. Many families begin considering care when a relative starts relying on them for everyday tasks like cooking, cleaning, or running errands.

Starting the conversation early can ensure your family member receives the right level of support before their needs become more pressing. Our experienced team can guide you through this process with understanding and sensitivity.

Yes. We regularly support Clients coming home to New Ash Green from Darent Valley Hospital and other local hospitals. Our Carers can help with moving around safely, with medication prompts and with meals while your strength comes back. We work alongside your healthcare team so that the return home goes as smoothly as it can.

Absolutely. Many of our Clients take the initiative to arrange their own care. We’ll work with you to build a plan that helps you live life on your own terms.

Anyone who needs a bit of extra support — whether due to age, health issues, or recovery. Every plan is customised to match your routine, goals and preferences.

Homecare, also called domiciliary care or care at home, brings support to your own front door at the times you need it. A care home means moving somewhere new and settling into a routine shared with other residents. For many people, home care in New Ash Green means keeping the house and the village they know while still getting the help they need.

Yes. Our Carers complete specialist dementia training, and familiar surroundings can often help a person living with dementia feel calmer and more oriented. We focus on consistent routines, patient support and activities that continue to bring enjoyment. We also support family members, who often need reassurance and guidance as well. Visit our dementia care services page for more information.

Yes. We offer overnight support, live-in care and full 24-hour care where a higher level of cover is needed — including as a step up from visiting care if circumstances change.