Domestic & Personal Care

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The Private Care Agencies listed below all generally operate a Home Service for Domestic, Nursing or Personal Care for Elderly or Disabled clients in all or part of the Rural Age Concern Darent Valley's Area. They may be employed privately on payment of their agreed costs, or possibly through Kent Social Services for required personal care as assessed by Social Services with state assistance to help with costs based on a care and financial assessment. All Agencies listed are known to Age Concern and all are registered with Kent Social Services unless otherwise stated. To the best of our knowledge, agencies known to Age Concern are considered reputable and trustworthy but inclusion below does not constitute a recommendation and you are strongly advised to make your own enquiries and to compare agencies before choosing one, as such services can provide difficulties and prove quite expensive. Please note that whilst the information listed was correct at time of printing, the type of services provided and charges may vary over time, and are based on individual circumstances like location, number of hours paid for, and what type of work is required, so you are advised to contact any Company you are interested in to check on the current availability and charges. Please note that at times, some agencies for various reasons may not be able to offer the service you require. Do please contact Age Concern should you have any queries and we would be pleased to assist in any way possible. Companies listed can change without Age Concern being advised or aware, and you are advised to check with each individual company for current services and costs, etc. It would be helpful if you pass on to Age Concern your views and experiences of any company you contact or use. The listings below are not exhaustive.

See Information Sheet 14 - Domestic & Personal Care