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South Wales Argus
6 days ago
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Home Instead UK named highest-rated home care in Wales
Home Instead UK has earned the title based on glowing client reviews on an independent site often described as 'the TripAdvisor for home care.' The company's Monmouth, Newport, Cowbridge and Swansea branches all made the top 20 list, which is compiled annually from feedback provided by clients and their families. Only five per cent of home care providers in Wales secured a spot on the list. Lisa Rosser, care manager at Home Instead Swansea, said: "We are absolutely delighted to once again receive Top 20 Provider award. "While our office team works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly, we know that it's is our incredible care professionals who truly make the difference in the lives of our clients and their families. "Not a day goes by without hearing wonderful feedback about their kindness, dedication, and unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care. "Their compassion and expertise shine through in everything they do, and this award is a testament to their hard work." The reviews reflect the experiences of those receiving care, including one client's daughter who described the service as 'absolutely first-class.' Amanda Hopkins, reviews manager at said: "Top quality home care is vital as it supports people so they can continue living in their own homes and retain their independence. "People who are less mobile due to illness, a disability or age can become hidden away from society. "When this happens their home care worker often plays a crucial role in keeping them both mentally and physically well." The reviews come directly from clients and their families, offering valuable insight for others seeking trustworthy, compassionate care. All companies featured in the top 20 help older people remain in their own homes while receiving the support they need.
Daily Record
17-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Home care company owner in West Lothian appeals to UK Government to reconsider national insurance hike
Home Instead joined thousands calling for the social care sector to be exempt A home care company with offices in Livingston is doubling down its campaign for the government to reconsider the hike in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for social care providers. Home Instead UK has 20 offices across Scotland and since the Labour government announced a rise in employer NICs in last October's budget, the care company has joined thousands calling for the social care sector to be exempt. They have warned that the rise and the new threshold at which NICs is paid will reduce the availability of quality care and increase the burden on hospitals which are already overstretched. In February the House of Lords voted to amend the National Insurance Contributions Bill whereby businesses including GPs, hospices and care providers would be exempt from the hike in contributions. But this was dismissed by MPs in a House of Commons vote on March 19. Graham Stevenson, owner of Home Instead West Lothian in Livingston, said: 'The government has failed to listen to the thousands who marched at 'Providers Unite' which warned the government of the dangers of maintaining the tax hike. 'The National Insurance hike and lowering of the threshold it is paid at will impact on the social care system. We need to be recruiting and training quality carers, and the tax hike will only make it more difficult. 'The social care sector keeps people living well in communities, preventing illness and allowing people to transfer home from hospital as soon as they are well enough to do so. The government must recognise this. 'Along with the rest of the sector, I will continue the fight to appeal the decision.' Home Instead is continuing to lobby for the changes along with many organisations it works alongside, including the Homecare Association.
