18Plus Support

18Plus Support is a home care agency in Wickford, Essex (SS11 8XG).

About 18Plus Support

18Plus Support provides care and support to people in their own homes in Wickford and the surrounding part of Essex. We work with older people and with younger adults, and our experience covers dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities, and sight and hearing loss. We begin with a visit at home and a straightforward conversation about what would actually help, and about what somebody intends to carry on doing for themselves, because support that takes over more than it needs to does more harm than good. The plan is agreed together and changes as life changes. Support may be a single short call each day, several visits for personal care, medication, meals, housework and company, or longer stretches for somebody who should not be alone. Where somebody has a physical disability we pay attention to the mechanics of the house, since whether a frame is within reach or help arrives at the right moment decides a great deal. Where there is sensory loss we think about lighting, contrast and hearing aids that have actually been checked. For people living with dementia, familiarity and timing do more good than anything else, so we keep teams small and say in advance when a new carer is coming. Our carers are checked, trained and supervised, and we are registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission.

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Common questions about 18Plus Support

Where is 18Plus Support located?

18Plus Support is a home care agency based in Wickford, Essex (SS11 8XG), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.

What type of care does 18Plus Support provide?

18Plus Support is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

Does 18Plus Support provide dementia care?

Yes. 18Plus Support supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.

Questions families ask about 18Plus Support

Can they support someone living with dementia at home?

Yes. Yes. 18Plus Support Limited is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.

Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?

Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.

Do they cover our area?

Yes. 18Plus Support Limited covers roughly 10 miles from Wickford.

Will the council help pay?

Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.

Typical home care fees in the East

18Plus Support Limited has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from 18Plus Support Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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