Compassionate Home Care Services in Leicester & Leicestershire
Every service we provide is built around the individual — flexible, person-centred and delivered by our trained local team. Browse our full range of home care services below.
Whether your loved one needs a little help each morning, specialist dementia support, or round-the-clock live-in care, Abbey Support & Services has the experience, the training and the local knowledge to help. We have been supporting families across Leicester and Leicestershire for over 13 years — and every care package we create is tailored specifically to the person we are caring for.
Our Home Care Services — Click to Explore
Every service links to full details below — including how it works, key features and how to get started.
Home Care in Leicester
Flexible domiciliary care tailored to your daily routine — from 30 minutes to full-day support.
Learn More 🛁Personal Care at Home
Discreet, dignified support with washing, dressing, grooming and morning routines.
Learn More 🧠Dementia Care at Home
Specialist, consistent support helping your loved one remain safely in familiar surroundings.
Learn More 🕊️Palliative & End-of-Life Care
Compassionate care at home, coordinated with your wider health and medical team.
Learn More ☕Respite & Sitting Service
Giving family carers the rest they need — short or regular sitting visits arranged flexibly.
Learn More 🏡Live-in Care
A dedicated carer living in the home — providing 24-hour support as an alternative to residential care.
Learn More 🤝Companionship & Social Support
Reducing loneliness through meaningful visits, outings, conversation and shared activities.
Learn More 🌙Overnight & 24-Hour Care
Sleep-in and waking night support for complete peace of mind through the night.
Learn More 🏥Hospital Discharge & Reablement
Rapid-response care to support a safe return home after a hospital stay.
Learn More ⚕️Specialist & Complex Care
Expert support for adults with complex, long-term or specialist care needs.
Learn MoreDomiciliary Home Care in Leicester, Tailored Around You
Abbey Support & Services provides CQC-regulated domiciliary care across Leicester and Leicestershire — helping adults of all ages maintain their independence, routines, and dignity at home.
Families tell us that home care from Abbey gives them genuine peace of mind. Whether your loved one needs support once a day or multiple times daily, we build a care plan that works around their lifestyle.
Funding: Private · Direct Payments · NHS Continuing Healthcare · Local Authority
Key Features
- ✓Flexible visits from 30 minutes
- ✓Morning and evening routines
- ✓Meal preparation
- ✓Medication prompts
- ✓Same carer continuity
- ✓Regular care plan reviews
- ✓Fast set-up within days
Personal Care at Home — Delivered with Dignity and Respect
Personal care is often the first service families seek when a loved one begins to struggle with daily tasks. Our trained carers approach every aspect of personal care with sensitivity, patience, and absolute respect for the individual's privacy and preferences.
We take the time to match each client with a carer who suits their personality — and wherever possible, ensure the same familiar face comes through the door each time.
Key Features
- ✓Washing, bathing and showering
- ✓Dressing and grooming
- ✓Continence and toileting support
- ✓Medication prompts
- ✓Getting in and out of bed safely
- ✓Skin care and pressure monitoring
- ✓Morning drinks and breakfast preparation
Specialist Dementia Care at Home in Leicester
A dementia diagnosis changes everything — but it does not have to mean leaving home. Familiar surroundings, consistent routines, and trusted faces are among the most powerful tools in dementia care.
Our carers are trained in dementia-specific approaches including communication techniques, safety monitoring, and activities that stimulate and bring comfort.
Funding: Private · Direct Payments · NHS Continuing Healthcare · Local Authority
Key Features
- ✓Consistent daily routines
- ✓Medication prompts and monitoring
- ✓Meal preparation and hydration reminders
- ✓Safety and hazard checks
- ✓Cognitive and reminiscence activities
- ✓Close family communication
- ✓Support for later-stage dementia
Palliative & End-of-Life Care — Compassion, Dignity and Presence
When someone is approaching the end of their life, the quality of every moment matters. Our palliative care service is designed to ensure your loved one is comfortable, cared for and surrounded by the people and surroundings they love — at home.
We work closely with GPs, district nurses, hospice teams and community palliative care specialists to ensure care is coordinated, consistent and responsive to changing needs.
Key Features
- ✓Personal care focused on comfort
- ✓Medication and pain management support
- ✓Emotional support for clients and families
- ✓Coordination with medical and hospice teams
- ✓Flexible visit frequency including overnight and live-in
- ✓Available at short notice for urgent situations
Respite & Sitting Care — Giving Family Carers the Rest They Deserve
Family carers give everything — and they need rest too. Our respite and sitting service provides regular, reliable cover so that family members can rest, work, attend appointments, or simply take time for themselves — knowing their loved one is safe and well supported.
Key Features
- ✓Flexible visit lengths — a few hours to full days
- ✓Regular weekly or ad hoc sitting
- ✓Personal care and companionship during visits
- ✓Emergency respite available at short notice
- ✓Available evenings and weekends
- ✓Supports both client wellbeing and carer recovery
Live-in Care in Leicester — Round-the-Clock Support at Home
Live-in care places a dedicated, trained carer in your loved one's home — providing 24-hour support, continuity, and companionship in familiar surroundings. For many families, it is a more compassionate and cost-effective alternative to a residential care home.
Funding: Private · NHS Continuing Healthcare · Local Authority
Key Features
- ✓One-to-one dedicated carer
- ✓24-hour availability including nights
- ✓Full personal care, medication and domestic support
- ✓Continuity — same carer for weeks or months
- ✓Suitable for dementia, frailty, disability and complex conditions
- ✓Can be more affordable than residential care
Companionship Care to Keep You Connected to Life
Loneliness is one of the greatest health risks facing older adults today. Our companionship service brings warmth, conversation and genuine connection into the lives of people who spend too many hours alone.
Companions are matched carefully — sharing interests, compatible personalities and genuine warmth.
Key Features
- ✓Regular friendly visits from a matched companion
- ✓Conversation and reminiscence
- ✓Support with hobbies and activities
- ✓Accompanied outings — shopping, cafés, parks
- ✓Light household help
- ✓Wellbeing monitoring with family updates
- ✓Available from a few hours per week
Overnight Care at Home — So You Both Sleep Soundly
For families worried about a loved one's overnight safety, or for clients who need regular assistance during the night, Abbey's overnight care service provides complete peace of mind. Carers can be present as a sleep-in (available when needed) or waking night (awake and active all night).
Key Features
- ✓Sleep-in care and waking night care
- ✓Medication and monitoring overnight
- ✓Toileting and personal care assistance
- ✓Repositioning and pressure area care
- ✓Reassurance for unsettled clients
- ✓Handover to daytime team each morning
- ✓Combined daytime + overnight for 24-hour cover
Safe Home from Hospital — Reablement Care in Leicester
Returning home after a hospital stay can be one of the most vulnerable moments in a person's life. Abbey provides rapid-response care that bridges the gap between hospital and full independence — coordinating with discharge teams and community nurses to ensure seamless, safe care from day one.
Key Features
- ✓Care often starting within 24–48 hours of discharge
- ✓Coordination with hospital and community health teams
- ✓Personal care, medication and mobility assistance
- ✓Falls prevention and home safety checks
- ✓Reablement goal support
- ✓Regular reviews as recovery progresses
- ✓Can transition to long-term care if needed
Specialist Home Care for Complex Conditions in Leicester
Some individuals require more than standard home care — and deserve carers who understand their condition and are trained to manage complex needs safely and compassionately. With 13+ years of experience, Abbey Support & Services has the expertise to support a wide range of complex conditions across Leicester and Leicestershire.
Funding: Private · NHS Continuing Healthcare · Direct Payments · Local Authority Commissioning
Key Features
- ✓Physical disabilities and mobility needs
- ✓Long-term conditions — Parkinson's, MS, stroke recovery
- ✓Learning disability support
- ✓Mental health and wellbeing support
- ✓Continence, catheter and stoma care
- ✓Medication management including controlled drugs
- ✓Liaison with specialist health and social care teams
Funding Your Home Care — We Accept All Routes
Private / Self-Funded
Paying directly — full flexibility over care type and scheduling
Direct Payments
Local authority personal budget — you choose your provider
NHS Continuing Healthcare
Fully funded for individuals with a primary health need
Local Authority
Council-arranged care following a needs and financial assessment
How to Get Started — 4 Simple Steps
Get in Touch
Call us, send an email or complete our online form. We respond the same day.
Free Home Assessment
We visit at a time that suits you to understand exactly what support is needed.
Your Personal Care Plan
We create a tailored care plan and match your loved one with the right carer.
Care Begins
Care starts at an agreed time, with regular reviews to ensure everything works perfectly.
What Families Say About Our Care Services
"The personal care my mother receives is always delivered with such dignity and patience. The carer takes her time, never rushes, and my mother is always smiling when I visit. Abbey have been outstanding."
— Rachel T.
Daughter, Oadby
"When my father was diagnosed with dementia, I did not know where to turn. Abbey matched him with a brilliant carer who understands him completely. The routine and consistency have made an enormous difference."
— Andrew P.
Son, Wigston
"The hospital discharge team arranged care at very short notice. Abbey had a carer in place within 48 hours of my husband coming home. The transition was seamless — I could not have managed without them."
— Gillian K.
Spouse, Knighton
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Home Care Services
Ready to Find the Right Care for Your Loved One?
Speak to our Leicester team today — or request a free, no-obligation assessment online.