When my team at Blue Angel Care first set out to provide senior home care in Reading back in 2015, we knew we wanted to do things differently. Having worked in care for years, I’d seen firsthand how impersonal some services could be. That’s why we built our approach around genuine relationships and attention to detail—because your loved one deserves more than just basic care.
Understanding the Real Meaning of Home Care
Over my years in this field, I’ve learned that senior home care means something different to every family we work with. For some, it’s about ensuring medication is taken correctly. For others, it’s the comfort of knowing there’s someone to share a cup of tea and a conversation.
Our services have evolved to meet these varied needs, but always with the same principle: care should adapt to the person, not the other way around. Whether it’s:
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Helping with morning routines while respecting personal preferences
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Providing specialist dementia care that focuses on emotional wellbeing
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Simply being a reliable, friendly presence throughout the week
We’ve found that the best care happens when we truly listen—to both our clients and their families.
Why Home Care Makes Such a Difference
I’ll never forget one of our first clients—a retired teacher who wanted nothing more than to stay in the home she’d lived in for 40 years. Her family was considering residential care, but we worked together to create a personalised home care plan that:
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Allowed her to keep her beloved garden
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Maintained her weekly bridge club visits
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Provided discreet support with personal care
This is what quality home care in Reading should be—enabling independence while providing safety and companionship.
Our Approach to Finding the Right Caregiver
One question I’m often asked is: “How do you match caregivers to clients?” After nearly a decade in this business, I can tell you it’s both an art and a science.
Our process involves:
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Understanding personalities – We look for natural connections in interests and temperament
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Assessing skills – Matching specific care needs with appropriate experience
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Ensuring consistency – The same familiar faces provide continuity of care
Just last month, we paired a former chef with a client who loves cooking—now they prepare meals together, turning a necessary task into an enjoyable activity.
Common Concerns We Address
In my experience, families often have similar worries when first considering home care:
“Will my parent accept help?”
We introduce care gradually, starting with companionship before moving to personal care if needed.
“What if needs change?”
We regularly review care plans—I personally oversee this process to ensure we’re always meeting expectations.
“How do you ensure safety?”
Our regulated procedures and rigorous carer training give us multiple layers of protection.
The Blue Angel Care Difference
What sets us apart isn’t just our 9 years of experience in Reading’s care sector, but how we apply that knowledge:
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We recruit for empathy as much as qualifications
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Our training goes beyond basics to include dementia communication techniques
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We’re local and understand Reading’s communities
Most importantly, we remember that we’re being invited into people’s lives and homes—that’s a privilege we never take lightly.
Real Care for Real People
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that good care changes lives—not just for the recipient, but for their whole family. The relief when a daughter knows her mum has eaten properly that day, or when a husband can take a break knowing his wife is in good hands—these moments are why we do what we do.
If you’re considering senior home care in Reading, I’d be happy to share more about how we can help. With the right support, your loved one can continue to live life on their terms—safely, comfortably, and with dignity.
Let’s have a conversation about what your family needs.
No pressure, just honest advice from people who genuinely care.
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