Independence Support and Home Help in Woodbridge
Practical, compassionate support to help you or your loved one live independently at home, including companionship, everyday assistance, and respite support for family carers.
Helping you stay independent at Home.
At Hummingbird Home Helpers, we know how important it is to maintain your independence, allowing you to live comfortably in your home for as long as possible. Our aim is to make this an easier process, providing you with practical Independence Support in Suffolk, so you can continue your day to day life to it's fullest. We provide help with every tasks including, laundry and changing the beds or even accompanying you to the supermarket. Our companionship and respite support can also allow carers to have a break, knowing their loved one is in safe hands. We tailor our services to each person's individual needs, giving them the leading in planning their support.
We provide Home Help in Woodbridge and cover the surrounding areas, and understand consistency and continuity are the heart of building a trusting relationship, so we match each individual with a suitable supporter. All our supporters have the following;
*Enhanced DBS check and been subject to referencing
*First Aid trained
*Food Hygiene level 2
*Safeguarding (Adults)
*Dementia Aware
Services
Hummingbird Home Helpers can help with the following:
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Driving to the shops and assisting with shopping
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Taking to doctor or hospital appointments
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Laundry and bed changes
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"Odd jobs" around the home (like opening a jam jar!)
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Companionship
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Prescription collection
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Accompaniment for walks
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Preparation of small meals
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Light housework
Please be aware we do not provide any Personal care. We cannot help with the following:
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Help getting in and out of bed
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Assistance getting dressed
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Support with personal hygiene like showering
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Getting in and out of a chair
Financial Support
It can be a difficult decision to start paying for support. If you feel you need the services we require to maintain your independence, as long as you are over pension age you may be entitled to Attendance Allowance. This is government funded and not means tested. You could get over £70 per week.
Testimonials
“Sally and I get on really well, she anticipates my needs, without me even asking. She's an excellent baker too!”
Vivian Sellers
“Jenny does my stepfather's laundry and takes him shopping at Tesco. He thinks she is wonderful and have grown to know each other very well. Any concerns are reported directly to the family, so things are picked up on straight away”
Lauren Harding
“Rachel is so friendly and easy going. She takes me in her car where ever I need to go, be it a hospital appointment or just to the local shops. She has become a big part of my life”
Sue Falmer
“Gail works so hard to ensure I have everything I need. She helps me change my bed, which I always find difficult, makes me lunch and then leaves me a sandwich for the evening. Always with a smile!”
Robin Leech