Midshires Care Ltd
Helping Hands Ferndown
Home care agency in Ferndown, Dorset
Operated by Midshires Care
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- 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.
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About
Helping Hands Ferndown is a home care agency run by Midshires Care Ltd. It provides care and support in people's own homes and is based in Ferndown, Dorset. Dementia is the agency's main care focus, and it also supports older people, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairments or learning disabilities. According to the agency, it offers personalised care for people with ongoing, progressive or terminal conditions resulting from ageing, accident or injury, with the aim of helping them keep living well in the home and community they know.
The Care Quality Commission rates Helping Hands Ferndown Good overall, with Good ratings for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
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What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — Helping Hands Ferndown 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 Ferndown is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 4.8 miles away. The local GP practice is ORCHID HOUSE SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Midshires Care
Helping Hands Ferndown 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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