Our Services
Elmes Homecare’s approach is, “Stay happy, stay safe and stay in your own home.” That pledge is at the heart of all we do to deliver exceptional home care to each and every one of our clients.
Your happiness comes from support that enables you to live your life as independently as possible while meeting your health, wellbeing and individual needs. All of the care we offer is bespoke to you and we set out some of the ways we can support clients and make their lives more comfortable here.
Personal Care Service
Discretion, respect and kindness are of the utmost importance to us when assisting you with those daily tasks related to your personal care.
Some of the services we offer include:
- Assistance with washing, bathing, toileting, dressing and undressing, medication prompts, etc.
- Assistance first thing to help you to get up, have a wash, shaving and personal grooming, get dressed and eat breakfast
- Assistance last thing, offering support with your bed time routine and getting you into bed.
- Continence care, including catheter and stoma care and refreshing incontinence pads
- Reminders or assistance in taking medicine and collection if necessary
- Mealtime support (preparing meals with or for you).
- Arranging podiatry and hairdressing appointment in or outside your home
- Support with getting to and from appointments
Respite Care Service
Respite care is temporary, short-term care for a few days, a few weeks or a couple of months, designed to give you (or your regular carer) a break when you need it most. It may be that you have a business trip, a short holiday, a family emergency or your loved one has had a fall, illness, or is returning from a spell in hospital. Whatever your respite care needs, Elmes Homecare can help.
Elmes Homecare works with you to design a carefully tailored respite care plan, following your normal routine as far as possible, so that disruption to your day to day schedules is minimised at this tricky time.
Companionship Service
This service is most suited to individuals who would benefit from having the reassurance that someone is there with them, to offer support when it is needed. It also provides peace of mind for family members who are unable to regularly visit, as they know their loved one is being cared for.
As part of our companionship service, your care professional will spend time with you, whether that is spent sitting and chatting, looking through old family albums, playing scrabble or watching television, or going out for short walks and outings. They will be able to provide the company and reassurance that you need.
Live-in Care
Live-in care means having a dedicated carer living in your home, providing consistent, round-the-clock support and companionship. It is often the ideal solution for clients who want to remain in their own home but need more support than regular visits can provide.
At Elmes Homecare we match each live-in client carefully with a carer who suits their personality and needs — from help with morning routines and mealtimes, to companionship through the day and reassurance at night.
Live-in care is particularly well suited to clients living with dementia, Parkinson’s, or other conditions where continuity and familiarity make a real difference.
Domestic Services
If you don’t need personal care at home just yet but could do with a little extra help around the house, Elmes Homecare can provide domestic services which will help you retain a little of your independence or focus on more interesting matters.
Some of the services we offer include:
- Cleaning kitchens and bathrooms
- Cleaning out the fridge, and making sure all food is within date
- General household duties such as vacuuming, mopping & dusting
- Changing bed linen and towels
- Laundry & ironing
- Preparing and cooking meals
- Picking up shopping or prescriptions
- Pet care – feeding and exercising
Care Management Service
Our office staff have decades of experience in managing care in domestic setting. They regularly liaise with Social Services, Occupational Therapists, District Nurses, GPs and other health professionals. Should a change in health or abilities leave you at a loss on where to start ordering medical and specialist equipment, we can advise you on next steps to get the support you need.
An example is our hospital to home service, to ensure patients can return to their own home safely. We co-ordinate on patient care needs prior to discharge, ensure their home is prepared and stocked for their return, provide hospital aftercare and ensure that patients are appropriately and respectfully cared for while they convalesce.
Whether you need specialist equipment, assistance with getting your boiler serviced or even just installing a key safe, Elmes Homecare is here to advise and help you.
Dementia Care
A dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming — both for the person living with the condition and for the people who love them. Our dementia care is built around familiarity, patience and routine, helping your loved one stay safe and comfortable in the home they know best.
We support people living with different forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia and Lewy body dementia. Every member of our team is trained in dementia care and supported by experienced senior staff, so you can feel confident your relative is in safe, well-led hands. We take time to understand each person’s history, preferences and daily rhythms, then match them with carers who bring calm, consistency and genuine warmth.
Whether your loved one needs gentle prompting, help with everyday routines, or full round-the-clock support, we adapt as their needs change — always with kindness, dignity and reassurance at the heart of what we do.
Condition-Led Care
Living with a long-term health condition can bring real uncertainty — but the right support makes all the difference. Our condition-led care is tailored to people managing conditions such as Parkinson’s, stroke recovery, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and more, helping our clients stay independent, safe and well in their own home.
Every one of our carers receives training specific to the conditions they support, so the care your loved one receives is skilled, confident and genuinely informed. We work closely with families, GPs and healthcare professionals to build a care plan around each person’s needs — including medication support and administration — so nothing is missed and support stays safe, joined-up and effective.
Led by an experienced and attentive team, our condition-led care combines practical, reliable support with the companionship that helps people feel truly cared for, every day.
