Talk to us about your Home Care Needs
DO YOU NEED URGENT HELP To Care For yourself or a loved one at home?
"The realization that you or a beloved family member requires help and care at home to get by can be be overwhelming"
Our NEW Home Care Service is now available in Keswick Cumbria and the Lake District and South West Scotland. It's about believing in those people who need help living at home. And it's what we set out to do - Every Day!
Family members and even friends who become “ carers of necessity” might grapple with feelings of inadequacy as they strive to provide the necessary care and assistance their loved ones require.
Despite common perceptions, the notion that relocating to a care facility is the sole solution for long-term care needs is far from accurate. The growing preference for care at home is reshaping the landscape for those who wish to remain in the comfort of their cherished homes while receiving essential care and support.
Home Care is flexible, personal and very much individual to the person in receipt of the service. Our aim is to enable people with varying needs to enjoy the highest standard of care and empower them to live as independently as possible".
If you are an older person or have a physical disability, learning disability or mental health needs, our dedicated home care staff may be able to support you with daily activities such as getting in and out of bed, getting dressed and all aspects of personal care.
We can also help with daily living or domestic tasks like laundry, shopping, and some meal preparation.
For those with additional needs, specially trained staff are available. If you are frail, have been ill, or have just
come out of hospital, you may benefit from short–term home care support. All our Home care services can be provided by our domiciliary team.
All our staff team must be specially trained in areas such as manual handling, first aid, food hygiene, safeguarding and dementia care. All staff have 2 references and background checks with the disclosure and barring service (DBS) prior to commencement of employment with Good Companions.
The hallmark of our service lies in flexibility, reliability, and quality. Families seeking peace of mind and the assurance of top-tier care find solace in our meticulously managed and regulated approach. This approach is setting new benchmarks for Home care, guaranteeing families that their loved ones are in the best possible hands.
Excellence in Domiciliary Care in Your Own Home in the Keswick area
Our commitment to personal care is unparalleled, focusing not only on addressing care needs but also respecting individual choices, preferences, and social inclinations.
By prioritizing independence, we empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives marked by health and vitality.
Our specialized care is such that we provide care and monitoring for those grappling with conditions such as dementia, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, cancer, and palliative care needs.
Our skilled live-in carers undergo rigorous training to ensure they positively impact the quality of life for those they support, all while enabling them to thrive within their homes.
* We come to you!
* We have a big fleet of over 40 custom cars
* Choice of Care Services
* Live in 24 Hour Care or Domiciliary Part time care
* Highly Trained Carers
* Help with day to day tasks and complex care conditions
* Friendly, compassionate and professional
* Established over 25 years - CQC Rating GOOD
Your dedicated Good Companions professional caregiver visits you at home, and offers compassionate support, companionship, and care. Good Companions (Cumbria) makes this a reality, fostering an environment where enhanced health outcomes and improved quality of life converge.
Our Caregivers become integral parts of your home and life, offering custom assistance that encompasses various aspects of care - when you need it:
• Personal care that upholds dignity.
• Companionship that values privacy.
• Medication management to ensure well-being.
• Mobility support for a safer home.
• Nurse-led care for complex medical conditions.
• Nourishing meals prepared according to preference.
• Facilitation of social interactions and arrangements.
• Excursions and visits within the local community.
• Household tasks to maintain comfort.
• Caring for beloved pets, including walks.
Curious about how Home Care operates? Once you decide that this service aligns with your needs, the process unfolds seamlessly.
At Good Companions (Cumbria), matching the right care team to your individuality is pivotal. We meticulously assess expertise, skills, personalities, and shared values, ensuring an ideal match. Should the initial match need fine-tuning, we swiftly collaborate to refine it.
We recognize that transitions can be daunting, so our dedicated Care Manager guides you through this phase, ensuring a smooth adjustment. Our commitment to excellence is underpinned by a fully managed and regulated service. Directly employing our carers sets us apart from agencies, guaranteeing consistent care and continuity. We assure clients and carers alike with a support line for emergencies.
In embracing Good Companions (Cumbria), you're not just opting for care; you're choosing a partner on your journey towards a fulfilled and enriched life within the haven of your home.
EXEMPLARY CARE QUALITY
Within the realm of live-in care, the Good Companions (Cumbria) stands out as a pioneering force. With over 25 years of delivering outstanding care to the good people of Cumbria and beyond, a glance at their numerous 5 start reviews and testimonials is testimony to their excellent reputation.
The Good Companions Seaside Residential Care Home at Silloth and Domiciliary Care services are rated as GOOD by the CQC ( Care Quality Commission)
Range of Home Care Services
We cover the full Spectrum of Care from Simple to Complex. Including things like: Care in your Home, Daily Visits, Help with Shopping, Meals, Medication, Washing, Dressing, Going Out, and Companionship to Dementia Care, Overnight Care, 24 Hour live in Care, Palliative Care , Respite and Complex Needs Care.
Good Companions Home Care
Who can Benefit from Care at Home
Our Live-in home care services are the best available for those with complex care needs.
The Best Service from Home Support Visits to Complex Care Needs
Why Choose Us
Given 5/5 by our clients
Friendly, Compassionate, Professional
The Good Companions has been delivering outstanding care for over 25 years - all services are rated as GOOD by the CQC
We ask our clients each month for feedback on the services we provide, and we livestream or post the latest reviews online.
Any Care service is only as good as it's Carers. We take great pride in training them to the highest standards - going above and beyond to be the very best
From hourly visits to longer stays our flexible Care Service is built around you to ensure total care and support when you need it.
© 2023 The Good Companions ( Cumbria) Ltd. All rights reserved.
Contact Us
Please contact us to arrange your Home Care
We don’t share your personal info with anyone
Excellence in Domiciliary Care in your own home
Carlisle 01228 594153 Penrith 01768 216003
Keswick 017687 85454 Cockermouth 01900 876290
What’s New For 2024
Expansion of our quality assured home care
The way we deliver our care is very important to us. We have a quality assurance team that will monitor our service to ensure the highest standards:
• Regular meetings and monitoring of customers feedback
• Customer complaints procedure
• Selection and performance monitoring
• Regular training and development for our employees
• Regular audits of our internal processes
• Measurable quality objectives which reflect our business aims
• Management reviews of audit results, customer feedback and complaints
* We will have over 50 Cars at our disposal this year
Case Study
We took an enquiry at 8pm on a Thursday evening. - Our assessment was carried out at 8am Friday morning.
These interactive tables are magic!
People with varying abilities benefit greatly from this large touchscreen technology, by being able to interact much more easily than with iPads, Android tablets, or smartphones. The large screen app experience is vastly different and can help improve a sense of well being, happiness, and achievement. Interactive tables are being used in the care environment to reduce boredom, to provide stimulation and to entertain in new ways. Interactive tables are a great example of inclusive technology in practice, since they allow older people and those with disabilities to participate.
Health Benefits
One of the major health benefits of the elderly using computers has to do with keeping their minds’ active. Scientists have found that seniors who play online games improve their memory and help maintain other cognitive skills.
Staying Connected
As we all get older it becomes harder to stay in touch with loved ones. Through e-mail and apps like What’s-app, Messenger etc, the elderly can stay connected with family and friends which combats loneliness and depression.
Interactive activity tables
“I used to enjoy doing puzzles at home, but doing them on the table is good and there are no missing pieces!”
Silloth care home resident
How To Arrange Our Home Care Services
Step 1
Awaiting your call
Awaiting your call We have a dedicated customer team awaiting your call; we will talk you through your needs and will arrange consultation with one of our managers. Assessments can be carried out quickly and effectively.
Step 2
Our FREE home care assessment.
This can take place very quickly and is undertaken by one of our senior team and is completely FREE of charge.
Step 3
Commencement of care
We will both agree a start date and time to commence your home care visits. We will introduce you to our highly trained carers, and your care service will start.
Step 4
Ongoing support
Once your care package has been agreed with yourself, our care managers will carry out regular reviews and care supervisions to ensure you are happy with our service. Our new electronic system will also monitor the quality
of care that we deliver to you.How To Arrange Our Home Care Services
Good Companions Additional Healthcare Services
Domiciliary Care 01228 594153 / Residential Care 016973 31553
Specialist Secure Dementia Care 016973 31553 (All With Ground Floor And Garden Access)
Chauffeur Services 01228 594153
24 Hour Live In Care Nationwide 016973 31553/
Home Care Carlisle 01228 594153 / Penrith 01768 216003/ Cockermouth 03303334989 / Keswick 01768 785 454
Scotland/Edinburgh 0131 285 4700 / London 0203 770 9907
Rated as "Good"by the CQC
Keswick, situated between the huge bulk of Skiddaw and the gentle beauty of Derwentwater, has become the major centre for tourism in the northern Lake District. This pretty market town offers a wide range of attractions for visitors, from shops and restaurants to museums with a difference, and boating trips around lake Derwentwater.