Carterton
LIVE-IN CARE YOU CAN TRUST IN THE HOME THAT YOU LOVE
We have been delivering excellent live-in care services in Carterton for over 50 years. During this time, we have built a reputation for high standards of live-in care, outstanding local expertise and an approach to care trusted by families throughout Carterton and beyond.
We take a unique approach to live-in care, which involves our carers living with you longer than is the norm for other live-in care providers, enabling them to build a stronger relationship and deeper understanding of your specific care needs and day-to-day. What’s more, our carers are fully trained and able to provide comprehensive support for a range of complex conditions. This includes conditions like dementia, Parkinson’s or Multiple Sclerosis (MS), as well as those recovering from a stroke, needing cancer care or palliative care.
Find out more about the comprehensive live-in care services we provide in Carterton 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 BOTLEY
For over 50 years, we have been delivering comprehensive live-in care services in Carterton to ensure our client’s get the compassionate, round-the-clock care, companionship and support they need to live independently. Our services in Carterton include:
- 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 CARTERTON
A fully managed and regulated live-in care service
We deliver fully managed live-in care services in Carterton, which means although a carer will provide the 24/7 support you need, they are employed by us. What’s more, our carers are managed locally by a team of care experts who provide additional support and reassurance to you and your appointed carer, so you can rest assured that everything is taken care of.
Being a fully managed live-in care service provider also means we are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We are proud to have been rated ‘Good’ by CQC in all five measures – safe, caring, effective, responsive and well-led.
Expertly trained carers in CARTERTON
We are committed to the professional development of our carers to ensure they can offer the high standard of live-in care in Carterton that we expect. Right from their induction training, our carers receive outstanding training from dedicated care experts.
We also offer carers specialist training to ensure they can meet the needs of clients who may be living with more complex conditions. As well as things like Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis (MS), this can include palliative and cancer care for those living in Carterton or the surrounding area.
Local, dedicated care management near you
We pride ourselves on being able to offer local live-in care services that ensure our clients in Carterton and the local area get the care they deserve alongside our local expertise.
Every client is appointed a local Care Assessor who works with you, your family and your carers to ensure that the care provision meets your needs. What’s more, the Care Assessor is supported by a Care Manager from our central office to ensure all aspects of care delivery run smoothly and consistently.
A multidisciplinary approach
As a live-in care provider who prides itself on delivering the best possible care, we have developed close links with key health and social care professionals and groups in Carterton to enable us to deliver more holistic care. This includes GPs, district nurses, the local Integrated Care Board, local charitable organisations and health and social groups and services. Having strong relationships with these providers enables us to offer a truly multidisciplinary approach to care that enhances clients’ health and wellbeing, reduces unnecessary hospital admissions, allows for more seamless hospital discharges and ensures any necessary follow-up care is maintained.
We have developed strong relationships with those responsible for hospital discharge at the following local hospitals:
- Royal Hampshire County Hospital
- Basingstoke and North Hants Hospital
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.
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 Carterton 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 CARTERTON
Call our friendly and approachable team today to see how we can help you and your family.
