A practical guide for families from Visiting Angels Lincolnshire

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• Minimum visit length is 1 hour.

• Free consultation, arranged quickly.

• Carers are paid excellent hourly rates plus paid travel time and mileage, which helps us retain great people.

• You can Choose Your Carer before regular visits begin, so you meet them first and feel comfortable.

• We support Grantham, Newark-on-Trent, Melton Mowbray, Bourne and surrounding villages.

Why this guide matters

Families in our four towns tell us the same thing. They want care that is on time, never rushed, and delivered by a familiar face. Local demand for dependable home care is rising as the older population grows and many people live alone.

• Since 2011, the number of residents aged 65 plus has risen by 29.9 percent in South Kesteven and by 29.6 percent in Melton. Newark and Sherwood has grown by 26.7 percent in the same group. Office for National Statistics+2Office for National Statistics+2

• South Kesteven has a higher median age than England and the East Midlands. The figure increased from 43 to 46 between 2011 and 2021. Office for National Statistics

• Across England and Wales, 3.3 million people aged 65 plus live alone, about 30 percent of the older population. Regular check-ins and companionship are critical. Office for National Statistics

• In Newark and Sherwood, a notable share of residents provide unpaid care, which often pairs with a need for respite support at home. Office for National Statistics

What sets Visiting Angels Lincolnshire apart

1) Time to care

Minimum visit length is 1 hour. That gives space for safe personal care, conversation, meal support and medication prompts without rushing.

2) Continuity you can feel

We build small, stable micro-teams so you usually see the same person each week. Continuity improves confidence, safety and early spotting of changes.

3) Choose Your Carer

Before regular visits start, we arrange a meet-and-greet so you can Choose Your Carer. Trust begins before day one.

4) We invest in our carers

We pay excellent hour rate, plus paid travel time and mileage. This improves retention and punctuality, and it protects visit time because routes are realistic.

5) Free consultation, arranged quickly

A care professional visits to understand routines, medicines, mobility and your goals. We agree a plan that fits your budget and timetable.

6) Zonal scheduling across towns and villages

We group routes by area in Grantham, Newark-on-Trent, Melton Mowbray and Bourne so carers spend time with clients, not on the road.

Local guidance for each town

Home care in Grantham and nearby villages

What families ask for
Punctual mornings, dignified personal care, regular companionship and clear medication support. Villages such as Great Gonerby, Barrowby, Harlaxton and Long Bennington benefit from clustered routes so travel never eats into care.

How we deliver

• Named carers with longer visits when needed

• Medication prompts and hydration checks built into routines

• Care plans reviewed frequently in the first two weeks to fine-tune timing

Why this matters here
South Kesteven’s older profile and rising median age point to sustained demand for unhurried, relationship-based support. Office for National Statistics+1

Call us if you need morning help, safe showering, meal preparation, companionship or a post-discharge plan after Grantham hospital.

Home care in Newark-on-Trent

What families ask for
Evening routines that fit commuter schedules, meal support, companionship and dependable weekend cover.

How we deliver

• Dedicated Newark rota clusters for punctuality

• Quick updates to relatives after key visits

• Dementia-aware strategies that keep confidence high

Why this matters here
Population ageing plus a visible base of unpaid carers creates real pressure on families. Reliable hour-long visits and respite time make a clear difference. Office for National Statistics+1

Call us if you need medication support after tea time, a friendly check-in for someone living alone, or planned respite cover.

Home care in Melton Mowbray and nearby villages

What families ask for
Continuity above all. Many clients prefer familiar faces for gentle personal care, shopping, and community outings. Villages toward Wymondham and Waltham on the Wolds need realistic travel plans.

How we deliver

• Micro-teams so you meet a small number of carers

• Unhurried companionship and personal care in 60, 90 or 120 minute visits

• Sensible weekend rotas that hold together

Why this matters here
The 65 plus group has grown strongly since 2011. Stable teams reduce anxiety and help people stay independent. Office for National Statistics

Call us if you need weekly companionship, help getting out locally, or a steady routine to support mobility.

Home care in Bourne and surrounding villages

What families ask for
Dignified personal care, reliable meal support and friendly check-ins that reduce isolation. Travel between villages must not cut into visit time.

How we deliver

• Zoned schedules around Bourne to protect visit length

• Early wellbeing alerts if we notice changes in appetite, mood or mobility

• Flexible step-up or step-down of care without long delays

Why this matters here
Bourne shares South Kesteven’s older age profile, so reliable hour-long visits and continuity are key. Office for National Statistics

Call us if you need a calm start in the morning, help at lunchtime or a friendly afternoon visit.

Services we provide

• Hourly domiciliary care with a 1 hour minimum

• Personal care and safe movement at home

• Medication prompts and hydration reminders

• Meal preparation and nutrition checks

• Companionship and community activities

• Overnight support, waking or sleeping

• Live-in care for round-the-clock support

• Post-discharge and reablement with extra check-ins in the first fortnight

• Dementia-aware approaches that prioritise calm and safety

What good care looks like day to day

• The carer arrives on time and unhurried.

• Meals are prepared safely with gentle encouragement.

• Medication prompts are precise and recorded.

• The home is left tidy and comfortable.

• Small changes are spotted early and shared with you.

• Your loved one feels listened to and respected.

How to compare providers fairly

Use the same questions with everyone so you can compare like with like.

• What is your minimum visit length.

• Can we meet and Choose Our Carer before the first visit.

• Do you pay carers for travel time and mileage.

• How do you keep punctuality across villages.

• How will you keep us updated and who do we contact if plans change.

• How quickly can you start after a hospital discharge.

• What dementia training do carers receive.

Start with a free, quick consultation

Tell us what a good day looks like for your loved one. We will visit for free, agree a plan that fits your goals and budget, and introduce the carer you prefer before regular visits begin. Contact us