Midshires Care Ltd

Helping Hands Christchurch

Home care agency in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Operated by Midshires Care

CQC GoodDementia
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address9 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, BH6 3QS
Registered managerStacey Leanne Bridle and Natalie Emma Dobson

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About

Helping Hands Christchurch is a home care agency that provides care and support in people's own homes. It is operated by Midshires Care Ltd, and its office is in Bournemouth, Dorset, in South West England. The agency offers tailored care for people whose needs arise from ageing, accident or injury, including ongoing, progressive or terminal conditions. Dementia is its specific focus.

It also supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with sensory impairment. The agency says its aim is to help people keep living well in the homes and communities they know. The Care Quality Commission rated it Good overall in its 2025 report, with Good ratings for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Older people (65+)
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
Hospital1.5 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

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What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Helping Hands Christchurch 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

Helping Hands Christchurch is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 1.5 miles away. The local GP practice is BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital · 1.5 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY · 0.2 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Part of Midshires Care

Helping Hands Christchurch is one of 150 services run by Midshires Care 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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