Home Care in Braintree

Relationship-led and supportive Home Care in Braintree from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.

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Highest regulatory ratings

16,000+ active clients

Recommended by 97% of our clients

10,000+ carers nationwide

Home Care rating 9.7

Highest regulatory ratings

16,000+ active clients

Recommended by 97% of our clients

10,000+ carers nationwide

Home Care rating 9.7

The Braintree Home Care team, here to help every step of the way

At Home Instead Braintree, we’re dedicated to helping older residents across Braintree, Halstead, Sudbury and Marks Tey stay happy and independent in the comfort of their own homes. The heartfelt reviews from families on homecare.co.uk show just how much we care about getting things right for every person we support. We take time to understand what matters most to each client – whether they enjoy a friendly game of cards, need a little assistance with daily routines, or look forward to visits to their favourite places like St Stephens Chapel in Bures.

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Why Home Care may be right for you

All our home care services are relationship-led, from home help and companionship to specialist care. We know that building strong relationships takes time, which is why we never rush our visits – each one lasts at least an hour, giving plenty of time for proper conversations and genuine companionship. We carefully match our clients with local Care Professionals who share similar interests and personalities, helping to build natural bonds and understanding. Having the same friendly faces visit each time means our clients feel truly comfortable and at ease, while families have peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in trusted hands.

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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 of a unique mix services to meet your needs.

  • Companionship care

    We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.

  • 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.

Tailored Home Care in Braintree

The impact of our approach is best captured by our clients’ families. “My mother-in-law says support from Home Instead has changed my life – they have become trusted friends,” shared one daughter-in-law on homecare.co.uk. Another daughter noted how her father’s “mental as well as physical well-being has improved greatly,” highlighting how our Care Professionals take time to engage with his interests, even letting him “teach them French!” These genuine connections, documented through our family-accessible care app, help loved ones stay informed and involved.

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Trusted Home Care from experienced home care professionals in Braintree

Our team in Braintree is led by Directors Mike and Grainne Sheehy, alongside Amanda, our Registered Care Manager with over 30 years of care experience. Their personal experiences organising care for family, motivate our person-centred approach to home care. Every Care Professional completes comprehensive, hands-on training, including our City & Guilds-accredited dementia programme – ensuring they’re equipped to support clients with empathy and expertise. Our Deputy Care Manager Lisa ensures seamless care delivery, drawing on her experience as registered manager in previous domiciliary roles.

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Additional support and activities in Braintree

Being part of our local community matters deeply to us, from supporting the Royal British Legion in Halstead to participating in the St Andrews Christmas Tree Festival. We regularly host information sessions at venues like the Braintree Village Outlet for Dementia Action Week and partner with local schools for intergenerational activities. Our involvement in community initiatives, such as the Halstead Library’s Community Catch-Up events, helps create meaningful connections between our clients and the wider community they cherish.

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  • Reach out and talk to the Braintree team today

    Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Braintree team. If you would like more information about our high quality Home Care service, please call us on 01376 319 100, or fill out the form below.

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