Care & Carers
Care & Carers provides visiting home care in Thame, Chinnor and the surrounding South Oxfordshire villages. Our carers have supported families on both sides of the Buckinghamshire-Oxfordshire border since 2017. Many of our team live in and around Thame and Princes Risborough, so covering this area is easy for us.
Why families choose us
No client has ever left us because of poor quality care. That has been true since we started in 2017.
Consistency. Over 75% of visits are carried out by the same carer, so you see familiar faces who know your routine.
Communication. Our family app shows when your carer arrives and what was done at each visit, and you can message us at any time.
Carers who are paid fairly and not rushed. We pay our carers for their full travel time between visits, plus 45p per mile for mileage. That is the full rate approved by HM Revenue & Customs, and many homecare workers receive less. In one survey of homecare workers, only 24% were paid the full 45p per mile (Homecare Voices). Carers who are treated well stay with us, which is how we keep your care consistent.
Carefully vetted and trained. Every carer has an enhanced DBS check and at least two references, including one from their most recent employer. All carers complete full training, including dementia training.
Independently rated. Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), 9.9 out of 10 on Homecare.co.uk, and a Homecare.co.uk Top 20 Award winner in 2023.
Home care services in South Oxfordshire
- Personal care, washing and dressing (Personal Care)
- Medication support (Medication Support)
- Meals, shopping and household help (Home Help & Personal Assistance)
- Companionship and outings (Companionship Care)
- Dementia care (Dementia Care)
- Respite care, so family carers can take a break (Respite Care)
- Support after a hospital stay (Home From Hospital)
Areas we cover in South Oxfordshire
Our visiting home care covers Thame, Chinnor and the villages around them. Our live-in care also covers Watlington and Wheatley. If you live nearby, call us on 01296 695372 and we will tell you honestly whether we can help. We also provide home care in Buckinghamshire.
Paying for home care in South Oxfordshire
If you think you may need help with the cost of care, you can ask Oxfordshire County Council for a needs assessment. Under section 9 of the Care Act 2014, the council must assess any adult who appears to need care and support, and a financial assessment then works out what you pay (section 17 of the same Act). Many people choose to pay for their care privately, and we are happy to explain the options.
Frequently asked questions
Is Thame covered by your Buckinghamshire team?
Yes. Thame and Chinnor sit close to our Aylesbury office and are covered by the same experienced team.
Can I choose my visit times?
We agree visit times with you and build them around your routine.
Do you support people living with dementia?
Yes. All our carers complete dementia training.
Not sure where to start?
Call us for a friendly, no-obligation chat, or arrange a free care assessment at home.
