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Registered Office: 5 Brickhill Manor Court, Watling Street, Little Brickhill, Milton Keynes, MK17 9LN

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Availability

From £24 Per Hour
Milton Keynes Council
Minimum Visiting Time 30 Minutes

About Us

**Welcome to FÉ Care – Exceptional Domiciliary Care NATIONWIDE, however based in Little Brickhill, Milton Keynes**


At FÉ Care, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality home care to adults in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), our person-centred approach supports individuals with a wide range of needs, from personal care and medication assistance, to specialist support for dementia, cancer, physical disabilities, mental health and more.

At FE Care we also offer Supported Living to individuals with various needs, nationwide.

Our skilled team undergoes comprehensive training and holds the Care Certificate, ensuring every carer is equipped with enhanced knowledge across vital modules such as communication, safety, dignity, tailored personal care, infection control, food hygiene, and specialist support for complex conditions, learning disabilities, and end-of-life care.

We understand that each person is unique. That’s why our care is truly flexible, offering hourly or live-in support, overnight and respite care, and double-up visits where required. We can also provide companionship, domestic help, cultural assistance, pet services, support on outings, dietary catering (including vegan, gluten-free, Halal, Kosher and more), rehabilitation, shopping, convalescence and more. Whether you require care for yourself or your loved one, our staff can provide support in a variety of languages including English, Afrikaans, Shona, Ndebele, Swahili, Chewa, Bemba, Kalanga, Hausa, Yoruba, Tamil, and Zulu.

FÉ Care welcomes all individuals and communities, with inclusive care and male or female carers available. We accept a range of funding options, including self-funding, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare and top-up arrangements.

With prices starting from as low as £23.50 per hour, let FÉ Care bring peace of mind and expert support at home, ensuring comfort, independence and dignity for you or your loved ones.
Contact us today to discuss your personalised care plan.

You can also visit us on our website www.fecare.co.uk

Care at FÉ Care

  • Age
    • 18 - 64
    • 65 and over
  • Key Types
    • 24-Hour
    • Hourly
    • Live-in
    • Overnight Care
  • Type of Care
    • Diabetic care
    • Down's syndrome
    • Eating disorders
    • Head/brain injury
    • Heart conditions
    • Learning disability / Autism
    • Mental Health
    • Palliative / End of Life
    • Parkinson's disease
    • PEG feeding
    • Personal care
    • Physical disability
    • Physically frail
    • Sensory impairment (visual / hearing)
  • Specific Care Needs
    • Cancer
    • Catheter
    • Challenging behaviour
    • Condition-led e.g. for complex heath conditions
    • Dementia inc. Alzheimer's disease
    • Stoma
    • Stroke
    • Substance misuse
  • Care Services
    • Companionship
    • Convalescence
    • Cultural support e.g. faith, values and beliefs
    • Dietary requirements e.g. pureed, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, Kosher, Halal
    • Domestic / Home help
    • Escorted trips e.g. visits outside the home in the community
    • Food preparation
    • LGBTQ+ support
    • Male or female carers available
    • Medication assistance (oral)
    • Pet friendly e.g. staff are comfortable around domestic animals
    • Pet services e.g. staff provide dog-walking, feeding, etc.
    • Rehabilitation inc. post-op support
    • Respite (support for carers)
    • Shopping
    • Sit-in services
    • Two carers per visit (double-up care)

About The Team

Our team is fully DBS checked to ensure safe and responsible recruitment. Infection Prevention and Control training is completed and kept up to date across the workforce. Care and support can be provided in several languages including Hausa, Twi, and Shona to ensure clear communication and understanding. Please get in touch for further information about the team.

Funding Sources

  • Local Authority
  • Local Authority with top-up
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
  • Self-funding (private)

Areas We Cover

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Fees

Care fees aren’t fixed and can vary depending on your needs, how long visits are, when support is delivered and the type of care required. The price shown is a starting rate. Please contact the provider to discuss personal care needs and funding choices.
Rate
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Hourly Price
£24

Regulator Rating

Overall: Good

  • Safe:
    Good
  • Effective:
    Good
  • Caring:
    Good
  • Responsive:
    Good
  • Well-led:
    Good
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Additional Information

Accreditations
  • Care Certificate Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
  • All staff complete the Care Certificate at joining the company. The Care Certificate offers 15 units which offer staff with a deeper understanding of expectations in offering Quality Care. Below are the 15 modules contained in the Care Certificate: 1. Understand Your Role 2. Develop Your Knowledge and Practice 3. Personal Care 4. Communication 5. Infection Prevention and Control 6. Safety 7. Dementia Awareness 8. Food Safety, Preparation and Hygiene 9. Equality and Diversity 10. Provide Support for People to go out and be Active 11. Provide Support with Handling Money 12. Provide Support to Maintain Skin Integrity 13. Provide Support to People with a Learning Disability 14. Support People with their End of Life 15. Support People to Move and Handle Equipment Safely
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care The Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a nationally recognized qualification that equips one with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the health and social care sector. This vocational program covers essential topics like care planning, safeguarding, communication skills, and understanding the needs of different service users. Key areas of study: - Health and Social Care Introduction: roles and responsibilities of health and social care workers - Legislation and Policy: understanding laws and guidelines in health and social care - Care Planning and Risk Management: planning and adapting care for individuals - Communication and Empathy: building strong relationships with service users - Safeguarding and Record Keeping: protecting vulnerable adults and maintaining records - Mandatory Training: working in different healthcare settings, infection control, and medication management This qualification is ideal for those new to the field or looking to advance their careers in roles like support workers, or care coordinators. It's equivalent to an A-Level or Access to HE qualification and provides a pathway to higher education or degree-level study.