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Home Care in Ruislip and Harrow
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In Hillingdon Borough it is estimated that between 8,000 & 10,000 individuals over the age of 65 are receiving home care services. Home Instead Ruislip & Harrow has been operating since 2007 and in that time we have helped in excess of 1000 people. Home Instead pride ourselves on delivering a premium and person centred approach to the home care we deliver. We have fully trained Care Professionals that are matched to our clients as we find that a familiar face and developing a relationship not only builds trust but helps improve the quality of home care assistance to our clients.
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Home Instead Ruislip & Harrow offers exceptional home care solutions for families seeking compassionate, reliable support for their loved ones. Our home care services provide personalised, in-home care that allows elderly clients to retain their independence and enjoy their familiar surroundings. Unlike institutional care, elderly home care with us focuses on dignity, safety, and well-being. Our team meets evolving needs through individual care plans, always seeing a familiar face and 24/7 home care assistance. With local expertise and highly trained caregivers, we deliver trusted, quality home care that prioritizes comfort and quality of life.
What we do to care for your loved ones
We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of a unique mix of services to meet your needs.
Home help & meal prep
Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.Mobility support
Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.Health appointment management
We support you to attend those important health appointments.Community engagement
We enable you to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.Transportation
Assistance getting you from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with your shopping.Medication management
Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.
I am very happy with them both and we have a lot in common, oddly enough, particularly N who loves gardening and also likes and cooks the same type of food as me, that is when I used to be able to cook!
C is just delightful, her warm and sunny personality have really helped to lift my spirits and that’s why I wanted to thank you for sending them both, I look forward to their continued help here, it’s wonderful.
Client - SN February 2026
I cannot thank all at Home Instead enough for the help and assistance they have provided in looking after my wife L while she fights with the debilitating disease of dementia.
The office staff are extremely pleasant and efficient and will do their best to meet any requirement, no matter how unusual, or late in the day it may be.
In particular, my grateful thanks to E, L’s carer who offers so much more than just looking after her and keeping her safe.
There have even been times after E has left that L, though not remembering her name, asks where the lady who has been helping her is, and when is she coming back.
This, in itself is progress and I am confident that the ongoing relationship can only be for L’s benefit.
If anyone finds themselves in a similar position, I can highly recommend Home Instead to provide the necessary assistance and comfort in what will be ongoing difficult times.
Clients Husband - GR August 2025
I need to say a big thank you to your company for everything you have done for us. The respect you have shown to us and your caring nature and cooperation. I was very happy and you were my life line when I was struggling to cope.
Clients Daughter - JH July 2025
We would also like to thank all the Home Instead staff and carers who have looked after mum and dad over the years. You always had their comfort and best interests at heart and were very supportive to us as a family. Thank you all.
Clients Daughter - PB June 2025
Just wanted to share this with you all, D came in to say that F is doing much better and expressed her gratitude for all the support we’ve provided. She mentioned how much she appreciates everything we do for F.
F is now looking forward to planning his 100th birthday! 🎉
Clients Daughter - FB May 2025
My mum receives excellent , professional and friendly care. We are confident that her carers are able to spot any signs of her being unwell, and always raise their concerns to us so that we can take action. They communicate efficiently so that everyone can work together to ensure mums safety and wellbeing. The lunch club has also been a great addition allowing mum to have her own social activities. Thank you everyone.
Clients Daughter - JW March 2025
The manager at Home Instead Ruislip provides an excellent service that allows peace of mind to the Elder receiving the service as well as those family members taking care of the Elder. Reliable and trustworthy, the carers we’ve had have been kind and treat my mother with respect and compassion. I appreciate their willingness to be accommodating for last minute requests. Overall, it’s a pleasure working with the manager and his team.
Client's Daughter SJ - March 2025
We are incredibly proud to have won the Business Service Company of the Year (B2C) award at the Hillingdon Business Awards 2025! This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality home care that empowers our clients to live independently in the comfort of their own homes.
Home Instead Business Service Award
Dad has really enjoyed meeting Dee and Ash, this week has gone really well. I hope they think so too? I met Ash yesterday, so it was nice to say Hi. They have been excellent with exercises and getting Dad moving for sure, he’s really motivated many thanks to the three of you.
Client's Daughter MC - February 2025
Congratulations on your award. My father and I are very happy and grateful for all that the carer Angela is doing. She has built up a good relationship with my Dad he is relaxed in her company which is what I wanted to achieve. Please let her know this.
Clients Daughter JH - February 2025
My mother really enjoyed attending the community club in Dec and would like to put her name down to attend in the future What a great service.
Clients Son LK - January 2025
I understand that your team will take my Mother to the Christmas lunch and bring her home.
Well done to your team for talking my mother into going. That’s a first!.
I would also like to say a thank you to you and your team for supporting my mother. Keeping an eye on her and going that extra mile to take time to understand her emotional needs. If I could mention Navella as someone who has a good understanding of my mother and your team in Ruislip.
Client's Son TK - December 2024
S and I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful care and support from the team for him.
Hayley really is one on a million but as S continues to improve and take back control we are now giving notice to stop the care in one months time.
Looking forward to meeting Sandra and the support while I recover from my eye surgery.
I am for ever grateful for your help and support with both B and S.
Clients Daughter J - November 2024
G wanted to pass on his thanks to us all in the office and the Care Pros he said we have all done a great job caring for L and getting her to 100!
Clients Son G - November 2024
K has been a star 🌟 and B is very fond of her and supporting her to get back to normal.
A you really are first class and absolutely at the top of your game; your hints and tips in the early days were invaluable; you also made sure that we had consistency in the team which made a huge difference to B’s mental well being, knowing who was walking through her door has had a very positive impact, thank you, C, V and the gang forever grateful 🙏 for your help and support.
As always much love 🥰 to your help.
Clients Daughter JH - October 2024
I want to say a big thank you to you, for all you both do.
A is always cheerful, helpful and kind, always on time. Where she finds all her energy astonishes me. It is not an exaggeration to say she has made a difference to my life at a time when I really need help.
Client JM October 2024
My mother, aged 99 has been supported by ‘Home Instead’ over the past few months. The ‘Home Instead’ carers have been of great support in helping Mum remain as independent as possible. The service so far has been responsive, sensitive, consistent and flexible and I feel reassured that a bespoke package of care would be delivered to meet any change in Mum’s needs should this be required in the future. I would not hesitate to recommend Home Instead and feel lucky that we found them!
Clients Daughter AW September 2024
Mum got the right care until her very last day which we are very grateful for, we couldn’t have asked for anything better. Thank you for everyone for what you did for B and provided her with the best care at home.
Client’s Daughter LW January 2024
J called to compliment A and C. They are such a good team together. They get on with their tasks. It’s one of the best combinations T has had after I and E.
Client’s Wife J January 2024
As a family we have always been very impressed with the care Mum has received form your care givers and I know Mum has always been happy with it too.
She has enjoyed seeing all her carers but is particularly fond of J and they have developed a close bond.
Client’s Daughter LD February 2024
We have always appreciated the excellent care you have given to M, as she did, and this allowed us to keep her at home, rather than going into a care home. With all the trauma and upheaval that would have caused.
Client’s Nephew MH March 2024
I’d also like to say that T’ has been great and we really appreciated her nice way with Mum, flexibility, and Birdie reports. As Mum’s main PC T’ stands out but the other carers who have helped with Mum have been very good as well and it has made a big difference being in close touch with you and N’ (as well as other colleagues), I really appreciate being kept informed and again the flexibility in responding to Mum’s care needs.
Client’s Daughter DP March 2024
I did a service review at K; the family are very happy with the care they are receiving. They wanted to thank J and V for helping with D’s leg and keeping the house clean.
Client’s Daughter April 2024
All members of staff have all provided me with outstanding care. They carry out their tasks with genuine care, compassion, professionalism, and a real willingness to make me feel comfortable, respected, and content. I have been given the opportunity to change care providers, but I would never consider doing so. I feel loved, cared for, respected. All carers have given me a life that is full of compassion, fun, and joy.
Thank you Home Instead. You have transformed my life and given me optimism that I never thought possible.
Client MS April 2024
As a family we have always been very impressed with the care Mum has received form your care givers and I know Mum has always been happy with it too.
She has enjoyed seeing all her carers but is particularly fond of J and they have developed a close bond.
Thanks for your email, and firstly may I thank you all for the amazing support that you have given mum over the years. Without you all she would probably be in a retirement home with a much lower quality of life.
Client’s Daughter SB May 2024
I would like to say a huge thank you to Caroline Hart, who has been amazing and through her, I have been receiving referral work which I am most grateful for. Caroline and her husband Stuart run an amazing care agency – Home Instead Ruislip and Harrow. If you are in the catchment area and need carers, please do speak to them.
NC June 2024
Tailored Home Care in Ruislip and Harrow
At Home Instead Ruislip & Harrow, we build personalised home care plans to meet each client’s unique needs. From medication management and personal care to mobility support and housekeeping. Our in-home care services ensure that clients can stay active and connected to the local community. For example, our Care Professional, Susan, accompanies Theresa to her weekly choir practice at s://www.stmartins-ruislip.org/” target=”_blank”>St Martins Church enhancing her sense of routine and independence. But simply put if your loved one required assistance with the weekly shopping at Sainsburys, a Hospital appointment at Hillingdon or even just a coffee at Nero on the High Street, we would be happy to help. With elderly home care tailored to each client, we empower them to live fulfilling lives within their Ruislip & Harrow community.
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At Home Instead Ruislip & Harrow, our team is dedicated to delivering the highest quality home care through ongoing training, certifications, and years of experience. Our Care Professionals are carefully selected for their compassion and commitment, receiving specialized training in areas like elderly home care, medication management, and dementia care. What drives us is the desire to make a real difference in the lives of our clients, ensuring they receive compassionate, and person centred care.
Additional support and activities in Ruislip and Harrow
At Home Instead Ruislip & Harrow, we actively support our community through initiatives like dementia-friendly talks, local events, and our very own Community Club that runs on the second Wednesday of every month at St Martins Church Hall. Initiatives like these provide valuable resources and foster connections for those living with dementia and other conditions. We also signpost clients to local services, such as the Ruislip & Northwood Old Folks Association. These programs help clients stay engaged, active, and connected to their community, enriching their lives beyond the care we provide.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Ruislip and Harrow team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
South Harrow, Ruislip, Harrow, Rayners Lane, Sudbury Hill, Harefield, Hill End, Harrow on the Hill, South Harefield, West Harefield, Newyears Green, Ickenham, North Harrow, Eastcote
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
HA1 1, HA4 8, HA5 1, HA2 8, HA5 2, HA1 2, HA2 7, UB5 4, HA2 9, HA2 0, HA4 7, HA4 9, HA1 4, HA5 5, HA1 3, HA2 6, UB10 8, HA3 5, HA4 6, UB9 6, HA4 0
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Ruislip and Harrow a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Ruislip and Harrow is one of 250 locally owned offices that collectively form Home Instead UK. Together, we care for 16,000 clients, delivering one million hours of home care each month. This unique combination of community-focused local offices and the resources of a national network enables us to provide personalised, relationship-led care while leading research and innovation that is transforming the experience of aging. Our services include companionship care, personal care, specialist care (including dementia, palliative, and Parkinson’s), and live-in care.
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - What is domiciliary care?
Domiciliary care, also known as home care, refers to a range of supportive services provided to individuals who require assistance with daily activities but wish to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. This type of care is tailored to the specific needs of each person and can include tasks such as personal assistance, meal preparation, companionship, and even light housekeeping. Domiciliary care allows the elderly to maintain a degree of independence while receiving the necessary support to lead a fulfilling and safe life at home, with peace of mind for their loved ones knowing that they have support.
Discover More - Why choose domiciliary care?
Domiciliary care allows elderly people to remain at home in a familiar environment – boosting wellbeing and happiness – while promoting independence and autonomy, providing personalised and family-involved care, being cost-effective compared to institutional options like care homes, reducing lifestyle disruption and helping to maintain routines. All these things can contribute to better emotional and mental wellbeing, but also provide peace of mind to elderly individuals and their families. The decision to opt for domiciliary care depends on individual needs and circumstances, with many of the advantages stemming from its tailored, in-home support.
- How does domiciliary care help?
Domiciliary care provides valuable support to elderly people by offering a range of services tailored to their needs that are delivered within the comfort of their own homes. These services can include assistance with daily activities such as personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and medication management. Care Professionals can aid in meal preparation, ensure proper nutrition, and help with mobility. Companionship and social interaction are also crucial components, addressing feelings of isolation and loneliness.
It is also a great way to enhance the safety of elderly people at home, reducing the risk of falls and accidents through monitoring and support. Household tasks like cleaning and laundry can be managed too, alleviating more stress. All of these types of help together means that domiciliary care promotes independence, enhances quality of life, and provides a sense of well-being and security for elderly people who may have difficulty managing on their own.
- How much is domiciliary care?
The cost of domiciliary care can vary widely depending on factors such as the level of care needed, the number of hours of care required, the geographic location, and the specific services provided. Generally, domiciliary care costs are broken down into hourly rates, and the total expense can accumulate over time. Domiciliary care can often be more affordable than moving to a care facility, but it’s essential to research and understand the costs of services covered by the fees to make the right choices for yourself or your loved ones.
- Is domiciliary care good value/cost effective?
Domiciliary care can often provide very good value and be highly cost-effective, especially when compared to the expenses associated with moving into a care home or similar residential facility. While the exact costs depend on individual needs and location, receiving personalised care in the comfort of home can be more affordable and efficient in terms of both financial investment and comparative wellbeing. Having care and support delivered at home allows seniors to maintain their independence, avoid the costs associated with residential care, and receive tailored assistance that can enhance their quality of life. However, it’s important to thoroughly assess the specific services, rates, and available funding options to make an informed decision about the cost-effectiveness of domiciliary care for your specific situation.
- How is domiciliary care funded?
Domiciliary care can be funded through several avenues. Private payments allow individuals and/or their families to cover costs directly, while long-term care insurance policies may also provide coverage to help. Government support is available through programs like the National Health Service (NHS) and local authorities, which offer assistance based on care needs and financial circumstances. Veterans may access funding through veterans’ benefits, and charitable organisations or grants can provide additional financial aid. Both personal budgets and direct payments are generally offered by local authorities, giving people more direct control over how to fund care services. Navigating these funding options usually entails meeting eligibility criteria, and selecting the best-suited avenues for the financial and care requirements you or your loved ones have.
- Who might use a domiciliary care service?
Domiciliary care services are sought by all kinds of people who require support to maintain their independence and wellbeing as they age, or to help ease back into a routine at home after surgery or in the case of long term illness. Family caregivers seeking respite and support also often welcome at-home support to help with managing long term care, and it can be highly beneficial to elderly people who may feel isolated or lonely, as Care Professionals provide companionship and social interaction. Anyone in need of personalised assistance and support with daily activities within the comfort of their own home can benefit from some form of domiciliary care.
- What is the role of a domiciliary care worker?
A domiciliary care worker’s role involves providing tailored support to seniors within their homes. Workers assist with personal care tasks like bathing and grooming, aid in mobility, prepare nutritious meals, offer companionship, manage medications, perform light housekeeping, provide transportation, and monitor health conditions. Their responsibilities extend to emotional support, safety awareness, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. By promoting independence and well-being, Care Professionals providing domiciliary care play a crucial role in helping the elderly to maintain a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle within their own homes rather than needing to be taken into a residential facility.
- What is the difference between domiciliary care and residential care?
Domiciliary care, or home care, offers personalised support within an individual’s own residence, encompassing tasks like personal care and companionship. It allows seniors to remain at home while receiving the necessary assistance. In contrast, residential care involves relocating individuals to specialised facilities such as assisted living or nursing homes, where they receive around-the-clock care, including help with personal needs, meals, and medical requirements. The decision between these options hinges on someone’s particular care needs and their preference for staying at home or transitioning to a residential care facility.
- What domiciliary care services can you provide?
At Home Instead, we provide a comprehensive range of domiciliary care services designed to help elderly adults maintain their independence and comfort within their own homes. Our offerings vary by location but typically include essential services such as companionship, where our Care Professionals engage in conversations, games, and outings, and provide emotional support. Personal care services encompass assistance with daily activities like bathing, grooming, and mobility support. Day care services offer companionship and engagement during the day, while our home help and housekeeping assistance ensure a clean and organised living environment. Overnight care, respite care, and other specialised services are available to meet unique needs. Contact your local Home Instead office to learn more about our tailored domiciliary care options.
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Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Ruislip and Harrow team. If you would like more information about our high quality Home Care service, please call us on 01895 624230, or fill out the form below.
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