Helpful Info

With so many questions to answer and directions to turn, looking for care at home can become overwhelming. To make things as easy as possible, here we have created useful documents and collected links to helpful sources of information.

Alternatively, for friendly and impartial guidance, we are always here to talk. Call us on 01932 901444 or submit your details via our contact page

Request our Live-In Care Brochure

    Paying for Care

    Find out about the various sources of funding available by reading our Funding page.

    We also recommend visiting CareAwareUK and/or SOLLA, both of who offer advice on elderly care and funding. 

    LIFE WITH A CARER

    We have written about the typical day with a carer to give a good picture of what live-in care is like in reality. Find it here

    Guides to giving care

    Our carers check for signs of pressure ulcers daily. Click here to read our factsheet on recognising risks and treating them. PDF Icon

    • "We used Arbour Care to provide care for our parents while we were on holiday. Our parents were originally reluctant to have someone living in their home but eventually agreed that it was the best option. The care they received was so good, the carer cooked delicious meals (I need some recipe ideas!) she was company for Dad and made it possible for us to enjoy our holiday knowing there was someone available if anything was to happen. We would have no hesitation in recommending Arbour Care to anyone looking for care providers."

      Clare H

    • "The carers have been very good, one even using her free time to visit the husband in hospital and really going the extra mile."

      ED Westcott

    • "The care that Jola provides is fabulous in every respect. I cannot praise her highly enough for the patience she shows with. It was a happy day when she came to us "

      RL Englefield Green

    • "As far as I am concerned, Roberta has been an absolute rock for our family. Completely unselfish in her care and invaluable."

      CB Guildford

    • "We are absolutely delighted with Karolina she is gentle and kind I love chatting to her and really enjoy her company."

      JH Cambridge

    • "Arbour provided live-in carers for my wife for six years from 2017-2023 including the pandemic. My main impression is of a very professional organisation in which owners and staff worked all the time to provide the support the client needed at as high a standard as possible. They gave equal attention to statutory requirements, care plans and staff training and never cut any corners."

      Mark

    • "The support that we have had from Arbour Care has been, quite literally, lifesaving. They found an amazing carer to look after my elderly and disabled husband, who is very experienced, kind and thoughtful. She has made an enormous positive difference to the quality of our lives and I will always be grateful to her and cannot thank her enough."

      Jesse

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