Abbeyfield Society
Great Bradfords House
Home care agency in Braintree, Essex
Operated by Abbeyfield Society
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Great Bradfords House is a home care agency in Braintree, Essex, operated by the Abbeyfield Society. It provides care and support in people's own homes, with a particular focus on dementia. The agency supports older people aged 65 and over, as well as people with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairment and learning disabilities.
The Care Quality Commission rates the agency Good overall, with Good ratings across all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. That rating was published in 2018. Abbeyfield has a history of more than 60 years, and its work is built around community and warmth.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
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What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — Great Bradfords House will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.
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Local health safety net
Great Bradfords House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Broomfield Hospital, 8.5 miles away. The local GP practice is BLYTH'S MEADOW SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Abbeyfield Society
Great Bradfords House is one of 52 services run by Abbeyfield Society on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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