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CQC-regulated carers helping your loved one stay safe and independent at home — from one-hour visits to full live-in care.
Home Care Plans
Transparent pricing, published openly. No hidden fees.
Visiting Care
- Personal care — washing, dressing
- Meals and medication prompts
- Shopping & light housekeeping
- Companionship and outings
- Same carers each week
Dementia Home Care
- Dementia-specialist carers
- Familiar-routine, home-based approach
- Consistent faces to reduce confusion
- Family kept informed after every visit
- Respite cover for family carers
Live-in Care
- The real alternative to a care home
- One dedicated live-in carer
- Couples care available
- Full support, day and night
- More about live-in care in Essex
Compare with care home costs: typically £1,200–£2,200/week and your loved one moves out of the home they know.
Why Wickford Families Choose Oath
We cover Wickford from our Cambridge office, we’re CQC-regulated, and we answer the phone ourselves — not through a national call centre.
One dedicated carer
Not a rotating roster. Your loved one builds a relationship with one or two consistent carers — which matters most for dementia.
CQC-regulated & DBS-checked
Every carer is fully vetted, trained to QCF standards, and works under our CQC-regulated provider registration.
Dedicated local coordinator
Your senior coordinator covers Wickford personally from our Cambridge base. They visit you at home, know your carer, and answer to a name — not a faceless head office.
10-minute callback
Call us once and a senior coordinator rings you back within 10 minutes during office hours, or within an hour out-of-hours.
How It Works
From your first call to a carer at the door — often within 48 hours.
Call us or request a callback
A 10-minute conversation about your situation. No pressure, no sales pitch. We listen, then explain what’s realistic.
Free home assessment within 48 hours
Our senior coordinator visits your loved one at home. We design a care plan together — you, the family, and us.
Carer matched and care begins
We match carers to your loved one’s personality and needs. Visits can start within 48 hours. You meet them first.
Real Families, Real Stories
Verified Google reviews from families using Oath Healthcare live-in care.
“Oath started with two visits a day and it has now become a live-in carer. The carers have been fantastic and shown her nothing but kindness and compassion. I would have no hesitation in recommending Oath Healthcare to anyone looking for a care company for any relative.”Verified Google reviewSon of client · Google review, 5★
“We have a great live-in carer for mum. Mum is a lot more settled and enjoys the company of the carer. Happy as a family too.”Verified Google reviewDaughter of client · Google review, 5★
Common Questions from Wickford Families
How quickly can home care start in Wickford?
Following a free home assessment, visits can usually start within 48 hours – and same-day in urgent situations such as hospital discharge.
How much does home care cost?
Visiting care from £25/hour, dementia care from £28/hour, live-in care from £1,100/week. Our prices are published – no hidden fees – and a free assessment confirms your exact quote.
Will we have the same carer each visit?
Yes. We schedule a small, consistent team so your loved one sees familiar faces every week – which matters most in dementia care.
Can the council or NHS help pay for home care?
Often, yes. For care in your own home the value of the house is disregarded in the council means test, and NHS Continuing Healthcare can fund everything where needs are primarily health needs. We will point you to the right funding route during your assessment.
Which areas around Wickford do you cover?
Our local team covers Wickford and the surrounding area including Runwell, Shotgate, Battlesbridge, Rettendon. Call 01268 206 550 to check your postcode.
Talk to a Wickford Coordinator Today
A 10-minute conversation is the easiest way to understand whether live-in care is right for your family. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Or fill in the callback form below — a senior coordinator will call you back within 10 minutes during office hours.
Home Care also available in
Our Wickford team covers a wide catchment. If you’re in one of these areas, the page below has the local hospital, postcode, and travel-time details.
Oath Healthcare also covers:
Live-in Care in Essex · Respite Care in Essex · Home Care in Rayleigh · Home Care in Southend-on-Sea · Home Care in Basildon
Working out who pays? Read Paying for Care at Home — every funding route explained.