Home care in North Oxfordshire

A CQC Outstanding local organisation, with an excellent reputation. So if you live in Bicester, Banbury, Brackley, Towcester, or anywhere in between, do get in touch to learn more.

If home is where you want to stay we can help.

Our local owners, Graham and Elaine Holtom, have both experienced the need to support ageing parents, and joined Home Instead with that understanding. Our aim is simple; to improve the lives of all our clients and their families.

So if it's dementia support in Bicester, Companionship in Brackley, or if Mum and Dad need a bit of help to continue to eat well in Banbury we're here to help. Do give us a call for a no-pressure chat.

An elderly woman smiles while holding a plant as she talks to a seated younger person in an outdoor garden. - Home Instead

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Meet the team

Graham has supported both of his parents through ill health. His father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2006 and his Mother with adrenal cancer in 2015 and so has lived the life of a family member seeking support.
Graham Holtom
Director and Co-Owner
Elaine is a qualified specialist nurse working in hospital settings and also district nursing. Her wide technical knowledge and experience is invaluable to support clients at home and to enable them to live the best life they can.
Elaine Holtom
Co-Owner
Adina, as Registered Care Manager, is responsible for all elements of our service. She joined Home Instead in the summer of 2019 and believes that a high quality service relies on a keen focus on the experience of clients, families, and staff.
Adina Constantin
Registered Care Manager
Heather Carruthers joined Home Instead in 2018 and works as a Field Care Supervisor. She strongly believes in the Home Instead philosophy of relationship-based support and her role involves the support of clients and staff in the west of our area.
Heather Carruthers
Field Care Supervisor
Zoe Pickworth has worked with us since 2016 and is now our trainer. Her role is to make sure that our Care Professionals are well trained and feel confident in supporting our clients. Zoe believes that proper training is key in delivering high quality support.
Zoe Pickworth
Trainer
Gemma joined us in 2024 after having worked in patient services at a GP surgery. She is well organised and works as a care coordinator, matching clients to caregivers, reacting to needs and ensuring no-one goes without a visit.
Gemma Williams
Care Coordinator
Gau joined us in 2025 and brings organisational skills and a warm, approachable manner to the team. He focuses on administratiion and recruitment, helping to find the right Care Professionals and guiding them through a smooth and supportive start to their journey.
Gaurome Gaudario
recruitment administrator / administrator

Elderly woman with white hair smiling while taking a selfie with a smartphone, sitting on a couch, wearing a purple cardigan. - Home Instead

I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Home Instead given the professional services provided to Mum. The carers were exceptional, and mum really looked forward to their visits twice daily.

Evelyn T

Two women feeding chickens in a backyard garden with trees and a hedge in the background. - Home Instead

The whole Home Instead team I encountered were incredibly professional and demonstrated genuine care for my mother’s well-being at all times. With the strong culture driven by the manager, I felt well supported even through some very difficult moments.

Harry P

A woman and an elderly man share a meal at a wooden dining table, with flowers and drinks visible. - Home Instead

Home Instead have been amazing in the short time they have been supporting my Dad. They immediately put our minds at rest with their caring and professional attitude. My Dad loves his visits and says that everyone is kind and would do anything to help him.

R N

Older man and woman sitting outside at a table, smiling and taking a selfie, with flowers and teacups on the table. - Home Instead

I engaged the firm to provide professional care, to an elderly parent. Home Instead provided a two-man team in order to provide consistency. I was impressed how calm and patient both ladies have been, but also really smart and perceptive.

T E

Two women, one elderly and one younger, selecting seed packets from a wall display in a store. - Home Instead

I was recommended Home Instead (North Oxfordshire) for my Mother-In-Law, over a year ago. My Mother-In-Law is ninety and has Vascular Dementia. ….I cannot praise Home Instead (North Oxfordshire) highly enough.

Susan H

Two men in a workshop, one teaching the other how to use a hand plane on a piece of wood. - Home Instead

We’ve had Home Instead care providers visit our home for nearly 2 years to look after my 91 year old father. He looks forward to their visits which allows me to do other things, leaving him with the knowledge that he is safe and happy.

K J

Home instead north oxfordshire and frailty management

….I needed for my husband who had been suffering with Parkinson’s for nearly 30 years. … I came across Home Instead (North Oxfordshire) and the manager couldn’t have been more helpful….Their support and caring knew no bounds.

Pauline M

North Oxfordshire

Chapel Square,
Deddington
Banbury,
OX15 0SG

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Areas and postcodes we cover
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas.

Banbury, Bicester, Horley, Westbury, Brackley, Oakham, Towcester, Grimsbury, Twyford, Twyford, Chipping Norton, Neithrop, Weston, Ruscote, Bretch Hill, Somerton, Middleton Cheney, Bloxham, Claydon, Bodicote, Cherwell Heights, Adderbury, Charlbury, Woodstock, Silverstone, Newbottle, Kings Sutton, Ambrosden, Caversfield, Hook Norton, Deddington, Potterspury, Greens Norton, Middle Barton, Yardley Gobion, Launton, Byfield, Tingewick, Croughton, Dadford, Lower Brailes, Hanwell Fields, Pattishall, Kirtlington, Tackley, Mollington, Steeple Aston, Bladon, Kingham, Fifield, Helmdon, Paulerspury, Bucknell, Finstock, Staverton, Bletchingdon, Gawcott, Greatworth, Chadlington, Syresham, Cropredy, Fritwell, Chacombe, Milcombe, Aynho, Badby, Fewcott, Akeley, Ascott-under-Wychwood, Fringford, Whittlebury, Great Rollright, Wootton, Sibford Gower, Chipping Warden, Blakesley, Finmere, Evenley, Wardington, Charlton, Duns Tew, Littleworth, Sibford Ferris, Culworth, Eydon, Upper Boddington, Sulgrave, Bledington, Barford St Michael, Moreton Pinkney, Over Norton, Great Bourton, Stoke Bruerne, Hanwell View, Stratton Audley, Farthinghoe, Souldern, Tiffield, Newnham, Shutford, Tadmarton, Hornton, Litchborough, Lower Heyford, Everdon, Shenington, Wappenham, Wendlebury, Astcote, Shutlanger, North Newington, Abthorpe, Preston Bissett, Merton, Epwell, Salford, Wroxton, Whitfield, Middleton Stoney, Warmington, Hethe, Leckhampstead, Lower Boddington, Cornwell, Mixbury, Pury End, Halse, Aston le Walls, Foxholes, South Newington, Wigginton, Eastcote, Shotteswell, Hempton, Little Bourton, Swalcliffe, Hellidon, Bainton, Hinton-in-the-Hedges, Hanwell, Weedon Lois, East End, Charwelton, Thorpe Mandeville, Lower Tadmarton, Farthingstone, Ratley, Chackmore, Swerford, Overthorpe, Maidford, Turweston, Churchill, Bradden, North Aston, Great Tew, Grimscote, Lyneham, Little Tew, Balscote, Northbrook, Lillingstone Lovell, Sandford St Martin, Stoke Lyne, Lillingstone Dayrell, Barton Hartshorn, Poundon, Broughton, Foxley, Preston Capes, Hillesden Hamlet, Spelsbury, Over Kiddington, Farnborough, Middle Aston, Hillesden, Drayton, Elmsbrook, Calthorpe, Dean, Duncote, Foscote, Shalstone, Lower Shuckburgh, Glympton, Alderton, Heythrop, Hardwick, Cleveley, Hardwick, Thenford, Chilson, Heathfield Village, Newton Purcell, Ledwell, Cold Higham, Grafton Regis, Cottisford, Radford, Milton, Sutton-under-Brailes, Edgehill, Moor End, Adstone, Slapton, Bunkers Hill, Bengal, Enslow, Newton Morrell, Nether Westcote, Water Stratford, Williamscot, Upper Heyford, Caulcott, Edgcote, Upper Milton, Godington, Juniper Hill, Steeple Barton, Idbury, Upper Catesby, Fawler, Over Worton, Southcombe, Falcutt, Alkerton, Rousham, Westcott Barton, Taston, Dalscote, The Colony, Clifton, Radstone, Warkworth, Barford St John, Gagingwell, Lidstone, Foscot, Winderton, Little Preston, Arlescote, Lenborough, Heathencote, Walcot, Little Rollright, Fawsley, Clattercote, Biddlesden, Kiddington, Nether Worton, Little Chesterton, Radclive, Wood Green, Easington, Hinton, Ramsden, Woodend, Canons Ashby, Lower Thorpe, Fulwell, Little Everdon, Old Chalford, Lower Catesby, Chesterton, Shorthampton, Nethercote, Bould, Longford Park, Castle Grange, Hanwell Chase, West Adderbury, East Adderbury, Woodford Halse, Westcote, Upper Brailes, Chetwode, Ardley, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Purston, Catesby, Neat Enstone, Weston On The Green, Church Enstone, Milton-under-Wychwood, Fosters Booth, Marston St. Lawrence, Heyford Park, Burdrop, Cuttle Mill, Bartongate, Bruern, Upper Shuckburgh, Potcote, Potcote Farm, Snorscombe, Sarsden, Astwell, Church Charwelton, Chalford Green, Finstock Heath, Christmas Corner, Down End, Scotland End, Puxley, Steane, Dunthrop, Shelswell, Sarsden Halt, Prescote, Mount Skippett

If your town doesn't appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area.

Postcodes we cover: OX25 2, OX17 1, OX25 4, OX27 7, OX7 4, OX16 9, OX7 5, NN11 6, OX7 3, OX26 6, OX5 3, OX17 2, OX16 2, OX27 8, OX25 3, OX25 5, NN13 5, MK18 5, OX15 4, OX15 0, OX17 3, OX25 6, OX26 3, OX26 4, OX16 3, OX16 5, NN12 6, OX26 2, OX7 7, NN11 3, NN12 7, OX16 4, OX26 5, NN13 6, OX16 0, OX27 9, OX16 1, OX26 1, OX15 6, OX15 5, OX20 1, MK18 4, NN12 8, OX7 6, NN13 7