Collingswood Care
About Us
Collingswood Care Ltd. provides domiciliary care in the Plymouth and the South Hams area, to support people with health problems to live independently in their own homes.
Director Alison has RMA and ILM qualifications, together with a degree in strategic management. She has worked in Care since 1973.
Our Vision
The vision of Collingswood is to provide continuity and safety to all clients and staff members. To take it beyond other providers' standards to a position of excellence and this is backed up with our motto Caring with Choices & Dignity.
To provide carers with the qualifications to be able to manage situations. By increasing the standard of care through education it will enhance all clients experience whilst receiving care. We are a Mindful Employer and are rated Good by CQC.
Our Services
Collingswood Care Ltd employs care and support workers and provides a comprehensive range of support services directly to the client.
We are able to help people with the following care needs:
- 1-1 or 2-1 care
- 24hr Care
- Medication
- Personal Care
- Shopping or errands
- Access the community
- Meal preparation
- Showering or cleaning
- Stay at home respite
Ethos and philosophy
Collingswood Care Ltd believes that the following statements best describe the values and beliefs within which we seek to operate daily.
We believe that each client in our care has the fundamental right to:
- Be regarded as an individual.
- Be cared for by people who can understand their needs and competent to meet those needs.
- Be treated equally, and no less favourably than others.
- Receive respect and understanding regarding their cultural, religious and spiritual beliefs.
- Receive prompt attention in relation to all their healthcare needs.
- Be safe, and always know they are “safe”.
- Be informed about all important decisions that affect them, to be an active participant in their care.
- Be afforded privacy for themselves and their belongings.
- Can think and act independently, and make their own choices.
- Complain about anything they feel is unfair or unjust, and to have that complaint listened and responded to.
Working in partnership with CQC, Mindful Employer, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service
