Bicester
LIVE-IN CARE YOU CAN TRUST IN THE HOME THAT YOU LOVE
We have been providing exceptional live-in care services in Bicester for over 50 years. Our reputation for providing trusted and reliable live-in care services is down to our unique approach, which incorporates high-quality live-in care and local expertise to ensure our clients can continue to enjoy a rich and meaningful life in the area they call home. All our carers are carefully selected and highly trained to ensure they can deliver consistent, high-quality care. In addition, they reside with clients for a longer period than is offered by many other live-in care providers to allow them to develop a deeper understanding of the client’s needs and preferences and deliver outstanding continuity of care.
We can also provide specialist live-in care in Bicester for a range of complex conditions, such as Parkinson’s or dementia, for those recovering from a stroke or for those needing palliative care or cancer care.
Learn more about our live-in care services in Bicester and how live-in care works.
THE HOME YOU LOVE IS BEST FOR
PERSONALISED ONE-TO-ONE CARE
There are countless life-enriching benefits to staying at home with a highly trained and experienced carer who is dedicated to you, instead of facing the upset and worry of moving into a care or nursing home. With an Oxford Aunts carer, you will be able to live life your way with as much independence as possible, with a tailored plan of care delivered by a compassionate carer on a one-to-one basis – this just simply cannot be offered in a care home.
OUR LIVE-IN CARE SERVICE IN BICESTER
Our live-in care services in BICESTER provide you with the 24/7 care, companionship and daily support you need to continue living independently in the home you love. We offer the following services in Bicester:
- Compassionate companionship
- Medications management from trained carers
- Sensitive personal care
- Enabling safe movement in and around your home
- Food planned and cooked as you wish
- Connection with your local community and maintaining activities
- Facilitating socialisation both in and out of the home
- Domestic and household services
- Pet care
WHEN CAN LIVE-IN CARE BE USED?
- When 24-hour live-in care is needed to live safely at home with an improved quality of life
- As a respite service following hospital discharge to convalesce or for those needing positive rehabilitation or to recover from illness. Respite care can also be used to give a family carer a break
- For specialist care of complex conditions like dementia, Parkinson’s or cancer
- If you need palliative/end-of-life care negating the need to move into a residential setting or a hospice
- Care for couples, so they can stay together as a loving couple with the personalised support they need
- For companionship – a perfectly matched carer is there to provide all the companionship and support around the home that you need – as and when you need it
CARE MANAGEMENT IN BICESTER
A fully managed and regulated live-in care service
We offer fully managed live-in care services in Bicester, which means that we employ our carers while caring for you. This is different to introductory agencies, who simply introduce you to a suitable live-in carer and then leave the management of them to you or your loved one.
One of the advantages of our fully managed live-in care services is that we provide you with a local management team of care experts who can provide additional support and reassurance to you and your assigned carer.
Plus, we are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and have been
rated ‘Good’ by CQC in all five measures – safe, caring, effective, responsive and well-led.
Expertly trained carers in BICESTER
We are committed to ensuring that all our carers in Bicester receive market-leading training from care experts. This starts when carers first join us through a comprehensive induction training programme and continues through their caring careers with personal development strongly supported. This ensures we can be confident our carers have the latest skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality care in Bicester and the surrounding areas.
Our carers also receive specialist training in certain medical conditions and interventions to ensure that they can provide support to those living with complex conditions in Bicester, such as dementia live-in care.
Local, dedicated care management near you
We provide highly personalised and quality live-in care services in Bicester and the surrounding area. By keeping our services local, we ensure our clients in Bicester receive consistent monitoring and day-to-day support.
We appoint a dedicated local Care Assessor to ensure you, your family and your carer receive the support you need. This Care Assessor is supported by a Care Manager from our central office who manages other aspects of care delivery, enabling us to maintain high-quality and reliable services to everyone living in Bicester.
A multidisciplinary approach
To ensure we can deliver unrivalled live-in care services in Bicester, we have built strong connections with healthcare professionals within the local community, including GPs, district nurses, local Integrated Care Boards, charitable organisations and community healthcare services. This enables us to provide a multidisciplinary approach to care that focuses on enhancing our client’s health and wellbeing, reduces unnecessary hospital admission and ensures swifter, less stressful discharges from hospitals.
We have developed strong relationships with those responsible for hospital discharge at the following local hospitals:
- John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxfordshire
- Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxfordshire
- Horton General Hospital, Banbury, Oxfordshire
MEET YOUR LOCAL CARE
MANAGEMENT TEAM IN OXFORDSHIRE
Many of our clients are based in and around Oxfordshire so we have three regional teams made up of a Care Assessor and Care Manager who may support you and your family whilst we are providing live-in care to you.
I started my career as a nurse having qualified as a Registered Nurse in 1987. For seven years I was a Practice Nurse at a GP practice before I started my family. When I returned to work, I decided to become a carer working for a domiciliary care agency providing hourly care to older people, where I progressed my career and became a Care Manager. I joined Oxford Aunts in 2019 and whilst my previous care role gave me good experience, I am thrilled to be working for a provider that offers quality live-in care, that truly enhances the lives of its clients.
As Care Manager at Oxford Aunts, I am responsible for ensuring our clients and their families have a dedicated point of contact who truly understands their requirements and can support their service. I have a deep understanding of our carers, not just in terms of their skills and experience, but their personalities and values. This means I can effectively match our carers with clients to ensure, not just their care needs are met but that the carer is aligned to how the client wishes to live their life. I work closely with our Care Assessor which means our clients have a highly personalised care plan that accurately reflect their needs. As part of our multidisciplinary approach to care I work closely with other healthcare professionals, including district nurses, physiotherapist and occupational therapists to ensure a holistic approach to care delivery.
Hi, I am Claire Maxwell, Care Assessor for Region 3. I have been with Oxford Aunts since January this year. I enjoy spending precious time with my family and having long weekends away in our caravan (Carly).
My journey in health and social care began after my children had started school full-time. I wanted to try something new. When I left school, I worked in a private nursery caring for young children ranging from 3 months to 12 years. After being a mum, I fancied a new challenge, and caring for the elderly caught my attention – something I could really get job satisfaction from.
My work history began in domiciliary care, working locally to Oxford supporting a wide variety of amazing people. This is when I started my first NVQ training, which led me to expand my knowledge and my passion for care.
Before joining the team at Oxford Aunts, I was a Registered Manager for a small local domiciliary agency where I was responsible for the management of a care team, weekly rotas, resource management, team development and training, maintaining business compliance, and enabling an outstanding delivery of care. During this period, I was also responsible for carrying out assessments and reviews. I also completed care calls, and I loved being able to engage with the service users and support them to continue to live independently.
I have experience with dementia, palliative care, PEG feeding, and medication administration. I’ve completed training as a trainer in manual handling and hold the following qualifications:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Care
- Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults)
- Level 3 Dementia Pathway
- Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Social Care
- Level 2 Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health and Social Care
- Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English
- Moving and Handling (Practical and Theory)
- Health and Safety
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- First Aid
- Fire Training
- Safe Administration of Medication
Being part of the team at Oxford Aunts, I work with people whose experiences and knowledge expand widely across the care sector, and who share the same passions for delivering high-quality live-in care.
OUR HIGH-QUALITY LIVE-IN CARE SERVICE
- A comprehensive assessment of your needs
- Careful matching of an experienced and dedicated carer
- A highly tailored care plan created incorporating a multidisciplinary approach
- Unrivalled support from a team of two care management experts local to you
- Domestic and household tasks
- Cooking, meal planning, shopping and preparation
- 24 hours a day out-of-hours emergency support
LIVE-IN CARE COSTS
At Oxford Aunts we have been helping thousands of families for many years with choices about long term care and know only too well how important the cost of care is in the decision-making process. We are here to help you better understand how you can evaluate live-in care costs.
Our Home Care Services
There are countless life-enriching benefits to staying at home with a highly trained and experienced carer who is dedicated to you, instead of facing the upset and worry of moving into a care or nursing home.
Our team provides high-quality care, security and companionship so people can continue living independently in the comfort of their own homes. We have supported families across Oxford and the surrounding areas to live well at home since 1967, so we know what it takes to provide quality care.
OTHER REASONS TO CHOOSE OXFORD AUNTS FOR HIGH-QUALITY LIVE-IN CARE
Expert carer matching
Over the past 50 years we have established a reputation for matching carers with our clients to ensure they meet all their needs – this is not just about matching skills, but making sure personalities are aligned so both client and carer can enjoy life together. Depending on the level of care required, it will determine not just the cost of your care, but the experience we expect your carer to have to ensure the high standards of care we are renowned for throughout Bicester and beyond.
Continuity of care makes all the difference
Our carers will come and live with you to provide care and support for a longer period than might be offered by other live-in care providers. We know that this gives an opportunity for a strong relationship to be formed and a deeper understanding of our clients’ care needs offering consistency and continuity of care.
USEFUL RESOURCES
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Call: 01865 901000
Address: Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Sandford Road, Littlemore, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4XN
Age UK
Call: 01865 722898
Address: 21-22 St Clements Street, Oxford, OX4 1AB
Oxfordshire County Council
Call: 01865 792422
Address: Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1ND
Headway Oxfordshire
Call: 01865 326263
Address: 4 Bagley Wood Road, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5PL
Crossroads Care
Email: care@oxfordshirecrossroads.org.uk
Call: 01865 260 280
Address: Crossroads Centre, Harberton Mead, Oxford, OX3 0EA
The Silver Line
Call: 0800 470 8090
TALK TO US ABOUT
LIVE-IN CARE
IN BICESTER
Call our friendly and approachable team today to see how we can help you and your family.
