Home care in Chelmsford and Mid-West Essex
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Bringing comfort and confidence home
Looking for home care in Chelmsford or the surrounding Mid-West Essex area? Forest Homecare provides personalised, compassionate domiciliary care across Chelmsford, Great Dunmow, Saffron Walden, Stansted, Witham and nearby villages.
Whether your loved one needs occasional support or round-the-clock care, our experienced local team is here to help, seven days a week.
Our compassionate home care services
From bathing to getting dressed, we offer gentle support that helps your loved one feel confident, clean, and cared for.
Our palliative care brings gentle support for those managing complex or long-term conditions.
Familiar routines and gentle patience guide our dementia care. We focus on helping your loved one feel safe and understood.
Living with Parkinson’s can bring new challenges. Our care workers are here to help with stability, routine, and respectful assistance every day.
Whether it’s meal planning or helping manage insulin routines, our care workers provide personalised support for day-to-day diabetes care.
From monitoring triggers to responding to seizures, we provide reliable care that prioritises safety and reassurance.
Loneliness can be just as difficult as physical needs. We’re here with warmth, conversation, and genuine human connection.
We provide careful, hygienic catheter care with dignity and sensitivity. We always prioritise comfort and confidence.
Medication support is provided with patience and accuracy, giving you peace of mind that routines are followed safely.
Our Mid-West Essex team
Hayley Price
Review Officer, Mid-West Essex
With over 15 years of experience in the care sector, Hayley is dedicated to person-centred care and building meaningful relationships with clients and their families. In her role as Review Officer, she ensures care plans remain up to date and aligned with each individual’s evolving needs. Known for her compassion, professionalism and practical support, Hayley plays a key role in maintaining quality standards across the service. Her personal motto: “You’ve got this!”
Tracey Pastfield
Care Coordinator, Mid-West Essex
With over 20 years of experience in the care sector and more than a decade at Forest Homecare, Tracey plays a vital role in coordinating care and managing schedules at the Mid-West branch. Starting out as a senior carer, she brings hands-on knowledge and a calm, compassionate approach to every part of her work. Tracey is known for her reliability, supportive nature, and commitment to both clients and carers. Her guiding motto: “I can achieve this.”
Melanie Batchford
Admin Support
Since joining Forest Homecare two years ago, Melanie has been a key part of the team, helping to keep training, compliance, and admin tasks running smoothly. Known for her proactive attitude, calm professionalism, and attention to detail, she supports both carers and colleagues across the business. With a passion for teamwork and continuous learning, Melanie brings positivity and organisation to everything she does. Her motto: “I can do this.”
Margaret Shelsher
Branch Manager, Mid-West Essex
With over 35 years of experience across hospitals, care homes and domiciliary care, Margaret leads our Mid-West Essex team with deep expertise and compassion. She specialises in end-of-life and palliative support, working closely with local authorities and healthcare professionals to deliver joined-up care. Known for her calm, thoughtful approach and hands-on leadership, Margaret is dedicated to giving families peace of mind and helping her team overcome any challenge together.
Marsha Mead
Compliance Administrator
With over 18 years at Forest Homecare, Marsha brings frontline experience and deep insight to her role as Compliance Administrator. She continues to deliver hands-on care each week while supporting teams with guidance on medication safety and best practice. Calm, approachable and highly knowledgeable, Marsha is a trusted point of contact for both carers and clients. She’s passionate about learning and development, believing that knowledge empowers everyone to deliver outstanding care.
Home care across Chelmsford and beyond
Chelmsford is a vibrant city at the heart of Essex, home to a wide and diverse community. From the leafy streets of Broomfield and the market town of Great Dunmow to the historic market town of Saffron Walden, our care workers know these communities well.
Whether your loved one lives in the centre of Chelmsford or a quiet rural village, Forest Homecare is here to bring trusted, compassionate home care directly to their door.
Mid-West Essex home care questions
Where is the Mid-West Essex office located?
Our local address is the Millars, Hospital Approach, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7FA. Don’t hesitate to stop by our office and chat with the team.
How do I contact the local office?
You can reach our Mid-Essex team by phone or email.
Call: 01245 442071
Email: manager.midwest@foresthomecare.co.uk
We’re here to help. Feel free to get in touch with any questions or to discuss your loved one’s care needs.
Which areas of Chelmsford do you cover?
We cover Chelmsford city and surrounding neighbourhoods, including Broomfield, Springfield, Moulsham, and New Writtle Street. Not sure if we can reach you? Give us a call, and we’ll let you know.
Do you cover rural villages outside Chelmsford?
Yes. We regularly support clients in rural communities across Mid-West Essex, including Great Dunmow, Stansted, Saffron Walden, Thaxted, and beyond.
Our care workers are happy to travel, and we’re committed to making sure distance is never a barrier to good care. Get in touch if you’re unsure whether we cover your area.
Do you provide elderly home care in Chelmsford?
Yes. We support older adults across Chelmsford and Mid-West Essex with personalised home care, from help with daily tasks and personal care through to more regular, ongoing support.
Our care workers build trusted relationships with clients and their families, helping your loved one stay independent and comfortable at home. Get in touch to arrange a free care assessment within 24 hours.
Do you offer dementia care at home in Chelmsford?
Yes. We provide dementia care at home across Chelmsford and the surrounding area.
Our care workers focus on familiar routines and gentle reassurance, helping your loved one feel safe and understood in their own surroundings. Care is tailored to each individual and adapts as needs change. Get in touch to find out how we can help.
Can Essex County Council fund my home care in Chelmsford?
Yes, it may be possible. Essex County Council can carry out a care needs assessment to determine eligibility. If your loved one qualifies for funded support, a financial assessment will follow to work out any contribution.
We work closely with Essex County Council and are happy to help guide you through the process. Just get in touch.
How quickly can care start in Mid-West Essex?
We aim to carry out a free care assessment within 24 hours of your first contact. From there, our team works to have support in place as quickly as possible. If your situation is urgent, call us directly, and we’ll do everything we can to help without delay.
Helping loved ones live well in Mid-West Essex
Your loved one deserves compassionate, thoughtful care in the comfort of their own home. At Forest Homecare, we proudly support rural communities across Mid-West Essex, with trained care workers who are happy to travel to you.
We offer genuine, personalised care that fits your loved one’s life and routine. If they need extra support, get in touch with our team today.
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Mid-West Essex
The Millars, Hospital Approach, Broomfield, Chelmsford,
Essex, CM1 7FA