About us
We help you stay in familiar surroundings, providing services that reflect your personal circumstances.
Elderly care in Sussex, Surrey, and Greater London
Our ethos
Our team of fully qualified and experienced carers is led by Richard J Barnett, whose 30 years of experience in the field and his hands-on management approach has allowed us to build lasting, long-term relationships with the people we care for. Richard’s passion for focusing on people is echoed fully by our staff, not only in the care sector but also our administration and management team, who are responsible for the overall co-ordination of each individual care plan.
Specialist training is standard practice for us, as the unique care needs of a client may require a little extra effort to maintain continuity of care, an important aspect of well-being. Caring for people is not only about their physical needs but their emotional ones too, which is reflected in the services we provide. Get in touch with us, if you are looking for an experienced carer in Greater London, Surrey, Sussex or Brighton.
We found Cheriton Homecare after having a disaster with a previous care company and only wished we had found them sooner. They helped Mother stay in her own home and keep her independence. She loved seeing the manager and another member of staff who always made a great fuss of her. I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone.
Lynda S (Daughter of Client)
Who we are
The origin of Cheriton Homecare
The portrait of WJT Belsey Esq. which hangs in our office is a daily reminder of where we started and the quality of service we provide. Bill was and is the inspiration behind Cheriton Homecare. This is our story, as told by our founder, Richard.
“I met Bill in 1997 as he was preparing to move back to his home Cheriton, after a short stay in a nursing home. I remember the day as if it was yesterday.
A mutual acquaintance had asked me to assist as Bill had just been diagnosed with the early onset of Alzheimer’s disease. When I arrived, Bill’s tiny room was crammed with concerned family members and a number of nursing staff. The perplexing topic of conversation was Bill’s future care. All the while, Bill was standing by the window, gazing out, listening as if without a care in the world.
When he saw me, he looked me up and down, and his face lit up. Without hesitation, he pushed everyone aside with a polite ‘I beg your pardon,’ to reach me at the entrance of his room. With a firm handshake he announced that he had been waiting for me.”
“We excused ourselves and walked outside. Bill asked why I was there, what was my purpose and intention, as he called it. Then he explained emphatically and in no uncertain terms that he did not need looking after and that I would do well to remember this. I agreed to do my best to treat him as a partner and not a patient.
As he listened to my responses to his questions he agreed that I would be suitable. He never did say for what!
I would take care of Bill until he no longer required my services. I had given my word and we shook hands on it: the deal was sealed. From that moment on I became ‘the lad who does things’ to Bill. It was the beginning of a journey that would change and enrich my life course.
Living and working with Bill helped me to realise that caregiving was my calling. Being involved with caring for almost 30 years, has helped me to formulate and establish the policies and procedures that govern the core values of Cheriton Homecare. This has enabled us to offer others the necessary guidance that is sorely lacking when it comes to assisted living.”
Care leadership
Our values
We understand each client is unique and care plans should consider all aspects of their situation, from basic needs to additional expertise from qualified specialists.
We work alongside other professionals such as community nurses, doctors, and chiropodists to provide a complementary service.
We value our relationship with our clients, ensuring their assigned carer is familiar with their personal circumstances so they’re able to provide exceptional personal care.
We are committed to supporting carers with ongoing professional development and training, enabling them to take the best possible care of our clients.
Our commitment
Building long-lasting relationships
We at Cheriton Homecare strive to build and maintain lasting, long-term relationships with our clients. From the moment that you become a Cheriton Homecare client, through the relationship with your caregiving team, we aim to demonstrate the value of this relationship through the service we provide. Whatever your care needs may be, they are as important to us as they are to you.
We recognise that your satisfaction depends entirely on how well we take care of your needs. Cheriton Homecare clients are able to select the care staff that are best suited to them and their needs. What makes us different is that senior management continually monitor the case managers who are charged with the responsibility of managing your care.
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Get in touch
If you are looking to arrange care or just to find out more about the options available, please get in touch today.
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