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Care at Home – Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing Care Matters Homecare

When you choose Care Matters Homecare, you can feel confident in the care we provide. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulates our home care services. You can view our CQC profile and latest rating here.

Find Out More About Our Services

We understand that choosing home care can raise questions. That’s why we’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions below.

Our answers explain how our services work and what you can expect from our team. We hope they help you make an informed decision about your care.

Still Have Questions?

If you need more information, please get in touch. Our friendly team will be happy to answer your questions and discuss how we can help.

You can contact us directly for friendly advice and support.

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Q1: How do I arrange some care for myself or a loved one?

A: The quickest way to find out about arranging some care is to call us. One of our experienced team will have a friendly, informal chat with you to find out all about your particular needs and to advise how we may be able to assist.

Q2: Who decides what care I need?

A: Everyone we look after has different needs.  You or your loved one’s unique needs are openly discussed at the start of our service and mutually agreed.

They will continually be reviewed as part of our service. Care needs are set out clearly in the Care Plan which is a comprehensive document detailing lots of information about you or your loved one, in relation to the care received from us.  In agreeing what type of care is best, we may also (with consent) involve close family members or your GP/other health providers to gain a clearer picture on what is needed.

Q3: Do you provide home care in my area?

A: We currently providing care to people at home across the Teesside, County Durham and regions North Yorkshire… and we are growing!
Please contact your nearest office to discuss how we might be able to help you in your area!

Q4: What if I need to speak to someone urgently?

A: Providing care is a 24-hour 7 day a week commitment.  As such, we provide the reassurance that you can contact us at any time, day or night, 365 days of the year. Our local offices are open Monday to Friday 08:30 hours – 17:00 hours ​and outside of these hours, we have an emergency contact number telephone service so that you always have someone to speak to.

Q5: How much will care cost?

A:We understand that cost is a huge consideration in the decision making process.  Our charges for care are based upon a competitive hourly rate. In certain circumstances, there may be additional financial support available towards the cost of care.  All of the options will be openly discussed with you, or your loved one, during your initial discussions with us.

Please contact your local office for further information.

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