Home care in Epping Forest

From Ongar to Waltham Abbey, Old Harlow to Chigwell and everywhere in between we are proud to serve the people of Epping Forest.

We are here to help you stay living in Epping Forest

From our offices in Epping we are proud to serve our clients in Epping Forest. Our team is led by Victoria Rigby she set out ten years ago with a vision: to be the ‘best of breed’ in homecare in 
our locality. We provide care that comes from the heart, care with a family feel.
An elderly woman with white hair opens the door to greet a visitor carrying bags, against a brick wall background. - Home Instead

Care Services

Care isn't always an easy topic. We will help you make an informed, compassionate choice for your loved one.

Meet the team

  • Victoria Rigby
    Victoria started Home Instead Epping Forest in 2012 after seeing the lack of care her own grandparents faced. With a background in Business & Finance, she built a strong, long-standing team passionate about helping others. She enjoys family life and skiing.

    Victoria Rigby

    Owner

  • Vicky Claxton
    Vicky joined in 2013 as a Care Pro after a career in banking. Now our Registered Care Manager, she’s passionate about helping clients stay independent at home. She loves the variety in her role and enjoys early swims, walking her dog Coco, and shopping with her daughter.

    Vicky Claxton

    Registered Care Manager

  • Veronika Botlikova
    With a background in brain injury rehab, Veronika joined in 2014 as a Care Pro and quickly advanced to Registered Care Manager. She leads on quality and complex care. She holds a Level 5 in Leadership. Outside work, she enjoys family time and walking her dog, Peppy.

    Veronika Botlikova

    Care Manager

  • Debbie Dore
    After a career in customer service, Debbie joined Home Instead in 2014 to pursue her passion for caring. She now leads recruitment, training, and staff support. A Dementia Friends Ambassador, Debbie empowers Care Pros and loves running, fishing, and family time.

    Debbie Dore

    Head of Care Professional Experience

  • Emma Hambleton
    Starting as a Care Professional in 2013, she quickly rose to Senior and now leads all scheduling at Home Instead Epping. Known for her dedication, she balances work and family life with ease, and enjoys swimming, dog walks, and weekends in Camber Sands.

    Emma Hambleton

    Senior Client Care Co-ordinator

  • Maureen Wheeler
    Inspired by her daughter, she joined Home Instead in 2019 at age 69 as Community Relations Manager. She leads Memory Lane and Singing for the Brain events, and builds vital local links. A former conveyancer and estate agent, she now thrives in care.

    Maureen Wheeler

    Community Relationship Manager

Two men sit at a wooden table with coffee cups, looking at a smartphone. Art is hanging on the wall behind them. - Home Instead

The team at Home Instead have been a pleasure to deal with. We are new to this but the carers have been lovely, very caring and friendly.

Review from W K (Wife of Client)

A person playing checkers, moving a white piece on a checkered board with black and white pieces. - Home Instead

Absolutely brilliant all round. The staff are very pleasant and caring, nothing is too much trouble.
Thoroughly recommend!

Review from Gerry H (Son of Client)

A woman and an elderly man sit at a kitchen counter near large windows, engaged in conversation and smiling. - Home Instead

Excellent, always very helpful.

Review from Neil H (Client)

Client with Care Professional - Home Instead

Very professional and confidence building.

Review from Tony F (Husband of Client)

An elderly woman and a younger woman playing a board game at a table, with framed art on the wall behind them. - Home Instead

We have used Home Instead for about 18 months and we have found them more than helpful and always ready to oblige in any task. It is always done with a cheerful manner and my husband and I look forward to their visits. They always arrive on time and we are informed if they are going to be late because of traffic or weather. Our dealings with the office have been very professional.

Review from P M (Client) assisted by family/friend

An elderly woman with white hair opens the door to greet a visitor carrying bags, against a brick wall background. - Home Instead

Punctual, friendly, considerate and thoughtful carers. The office staff are extremely efficient and thorough, well informed, always helpful and always available. We would highly recommend this company.

Review from D M (Client) assisted by family/friend

A person playing checkers, moving a white piece on a checkered board with black and white pieces. - Home Instead

We have used Home Instead (Epping) to care for my cousin who is a happy but vulnerable chap in his 60s for over three years now. We are so happy we have as he is very well cared for and knows and likes the team.

Review from Graeme I (Cousin of Client)

Two people sit at a table with coffee, engaging in conversation. A plant and flowers are in the background. - Home Instead

Brilliant-first class and more than highly recommended.

Review from J H (Client)

Client with Care Professional - Home Instead

Truly outstanding quality of care which has enabled me to continue living independently in my own
home for the past 8 years. The care has been flexible and tailored to my changing needs. The continuity
of care givers has been marvellous and I enjoy seeing carers I know well. Top Marks! –

review from V C (client)

A man playing the piano while a woman in a purple blouse stands nearby, smiling and clasping her hands. - Home Instead

Always very helpful when visiting me and exceptionally so yesterday when I was not well. A first-class service.

Robert F - Client

Client with Care Professional - Home Instead

We have used Home Instead for around seven years and cannot recommend them highly enough! Their care professionals are exactly that – caring and professional. The benefits to her have been remarkable, both practical and emotional. The communication found with caregivers and management is excellent, and the additional services available make the overall relationship very reassuring.

Keith C - Son of Client

Client with Care Professional - Home Instead

I found Home Instead to be very professional and very respectful of my mother’s needs, always on time and kept me informed of anything that they thought could be out of the normal. Every lady that cared for my mother was excellent in their work, and very friendly. I would recommend this company.

RM - Son of Client

Client with Care Professional - Home Instead

The ladies that come in are friendly and chatty.
They are very caring and work at my pace.
I never feel rushed. I am very pleased with the service.
The admin and service leads always try and be flexible with my bookings.
I’d recommend the service.

Peggy F - Client

A person playing checkers, moving a white piece on a checkered board with black and white pieces. - Home Instead

Brilliant-first class and more than highly recommended.

J H - Client

A person playing checkers, moving a white piece on a checkered board with black and white pieces. - Home Instead

I’m writing to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional care you provided to my father during the last months of his life. Your team’s kindness, patience, and respect towards him were a great comfort not only to him but to the family. The care and genuine compassion shown by your staff will always be remembered very fondly and we count ourselves so lucky to have met each of you.

My mother has shared with me how much the friendships she developed with Wendy and Jane mean to her. Their presence has been a reassuring comfort and I cannot thank them enough for being there for her as well.

Home Instead fought for dad every day when he was in Hospital against a system which is under way too much pressure and bureaucracy. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

I am also reaching out with a special thanks to the carers who were with my father when he passed away. Unfortunately, I didn’t catch their names during the brief times we met, but their sensitivity and kindness during such an intense and difficult moment did not go unnoticed. Please convey my heartfelt thanks to them; I cannot imagine the emotional toll it takes and I hope they are doing okay.

The entire team has been nothing short of wonderful, and it is clear to me that it takes extraordinary people to do what you do every day.

Thank you once again for everything.

David, son of Client

Home Instead Epping Forest Location Map
Epping Forest
Suite 3, Premier House,
129-141 High Street
Epping,
CM16 4BD
Click to call

Our Community Partners

  • Alzheimer
  • Parkinsons
  • Homecare Association
  • British Franchise Association

Local advice & support

Get in touch today to
see how we can help

Get in touch

Become a Care Professional today

Make a world of difference to someone's life as you deliver outstanding care to keep our clients happy and thriving in their own homes.

local office recruitment CTA