One of the first questions we often get asked is “What do I need to register with Access Care as a self-employed live-in carer?" so we thought a blog answering your question would be fitting. Here at Access Care we pride ourselves on registering only the best live-in carers, and in order for us to do this there is a criteria which registering carers need to meet and documents they need to present in order for us to complete our checks properly. This might sound like a long pr

As a Hampshire based Live-in Care agency celebrating 25 years of business, it is fair to say that Access Care have tailored their service to be as efficient and effective as possible. The journey from Client Request to Live-In Carer selection is a complex one, with different departments working in harmony to communicate each step as it happens, with the end result always being focused on one thing; providing the right carer for the client. As Booking Consultants, our role req

Our Recruitment Department often gets asked: "Why do you meet your live-in carers in person? Can't you jump on a phone call or Zoom?" Here at Access Care live-in care agency based in Hampshire, we pride ourselves in finding the correct match of live-in carer for our clients, and the correct match of client for our carers. But how are we so confident in our match making process? Well the answer to this is that we meet with all our live-in carers and clients and ensure that we

When times are tough, and let’s be honest no business is without its ups and downs, I think about how many hours, days, weeks, months and even years of care we have arranged over the last 25 years. The thought sends me comfort and importantly the motivation to keep going. One of our Clients has been with us for 15 years this month and my Head of Ops has been at my side for 10 years - and in our industry that’s really quite something. We are a private, family business. My mot

Ten years in one job – you don’t hear that often these days! But I’ve just celebrated my 10 year anniversary with Access Care, a Live-in care agency in Andover, Hampshire. My name is Melanie. I started with the agency as the ‘Live-in Care Manager,’ so I scheduled the Carers to their Clients and ensured the Carers were recruited and trained to our exacting standards before introducing them to our Clients. I was appointed as the Head of Operations approximately 18 months ago an

Here at Access Care we are lucky enough to have some amazing carers registered with us, some of which have been with us since 2004!! We love the fact that some of our longstanding carers have been loyal to us as an agency providing outstanding care for our clients for so long! To recognise this level of commitment and loyalty, we celebrate by having a monthly Loyalty and Reward presentation at our Head Office in Hampshire. Our registered carers come back here every two years

Hello! I’m Leah, and I’m a dedicated Client Relationship Consultant for Access Care. My main role is to look after my lovely clients, finding them the perfect carer and companion and assuring them of peace of mind knowing they will always have a live-in carer with them. I keep in regular contact with my clients and love to have a good chat with them all seeing how they get on and if we can do anything to help them. My typical week involves a lot of talking on the phone. I ma

Hello! I’m Olivia, and I’m a Recruitment Administrator here at Access Care. My main role is to ensure our Carers paperwork is processed efficiently and thoroughly so we may introduce them to our clients and find them work with their ideal client! My typical day involves applying for references, validating training certificates, checking identification documents and the work history of the Carers. We do all of this to ensure we really get to know them and to make sure, to the

“Great fun and informative” were the words of one carer, “Oh wow, you guys really care about your carers” came from the mouth of another. They are right (even if we do say so ourselves), the training delivered by the experts at Access Care Training spend copious amounts of time and effort ensuring that not only necessary mandatory skills, but also all the ‘extras’ that elevate a good care workers to an excellent care worker, are delivered with passion and enthusiasm whilst be

As a self employed Live-in Carer you may be thinking to yourself: which agency should I register with, why should I join Access Care? We would like to tell you why we could be the perfect match for you! We really do value our Carers and believe that without you there is no Access Care! As a result of this we put in place the ‘finer details’ to ensure you feel valued as a Carer. Some of the perks we offer our Carers are: We call you on your birthday! We all love a birthday (ev

"As Autumn creeps in I reflect on the warmth of the summer months. We certainly saw plenty of sunshine which hopefully helped some of you to enjoy your gardens and beyond, and lifted the spirits of you all. I have noticed a definite change in the air in the last few weeks. The nights are drawing in, and our summer clothes have gone back into hiding in our wardrobes. Out come our wooly jumpers and I expect many of us are thinking about turning the heating on. I joined Access C

Introducing Our New Client Relationship Team! Hi my name is Suzanne, I have been working in the Health and Social Care sector for several years. I have a strong desire in helping people to improve the quality of their lives. My role at Access Care is to look after our clients, specifically those with more complex needs and head up our Client Relationship team. When not working I enjoy walking my dog and exploring new places. I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone over

We are looking forward to welcoming spring here at Access Care in Hampshire! We enter the new season in a strong position with a ratio of 3 Carers to every 1 client we provide services to, ensuring we are able to match-make effectively and deliver a consistent service to suit each and every individual we care about. This edition of ‘Access Care Life’ tells of the new too; our new Recommend-A-Friend scheme called 'Care To Share?' and our new spring competition. So grab a coffe

Firstly, Access Care would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year! What a year 2017 was for us! We have introduced new staff to the team to ensure we are able to get the best possible carers and give the best service we can. We have changed our website and branding, as well as moving into a new office space at our head office – let’s just say in an office full of ladies it is now very pink and girly! Have a peek at it over on our Instagram - click here. As it’s the New Ye

Access Care presents.... The 12 Gifts Of Live-in Care This Christmas! Live-in care has many benefits, and we wanted to share them with you in a creative and lighthearted way - it is Christmas after all! Live-in care helps the elderly and disabled individuals as well as couples remain living in the comfort of their own home, have independency to do the things they enjoy, and keep their daily routines. Having a live-in carer enables them to live their life as they wish, have a

Happy Halloween from Access Care! We love getting creative and having a little bit of fun in our Hampshire live-in care office, and we jumped at the opportunity to celebrate Halloween with some spooky costumes, and a pumpkin competition hosted on our Facebook page! Do you recognise the girls from the office? From left to right we have Lana our Digital Marketing Manager dressed as a spooky cat witch; Pamela our Business Development Manager dressed as a scary skull; and Shelbie

Live-in care may be relatively unknown, but it’s a fast-growing alternative to residential and nursing care. More than simply another option, it combines high levels of care with the added independence of life at home. We wanted to capture the warmth of our carers, the peace of mind live-in care brings to clients, and just how simple it is to start the process of live-in care for your relatives with Access Care. As a part of our brand refresh, we created a video to help infor

We wanted to help you keep your loved ones and clients safe in their home - so we created an infographic for you to save, and share with everyone to spread the word! With a few hints and tips on how to make and keep your loved ones safe in their home and reduce the risk of falling and accidents, we hope you love this as much as we do! #liveincare #elderly #AccessCare

“Today, we celebrate seven years together!” – the gleefully happy sentiment of a carer introduced by Access Care in 2010 to a lady in Hampshire living with Parkinson’s disease. This lady has two carers supporting her to live at home with her husband at any one time. Elizabeth cares for her alongside two other regular carers throughout the year, each staying with her for a number of weeks at a time. She sent us this wonderful picture to show their happiness. There are many won

It's the New Year - and resolutions come in many shapes and forms - from getting fit, eating well, changing career to perhaps taking the decision as a family to arrange care for a much loved parent or relative. Obviously the latter is where we come in and this blog post is designed to give further insight into who we are, what service we provide and how we can help you. Our private, family-run agency has been successfully introducing expertly trained carers to ‘live-in’ the h