Home care in Halstead and Mid Essex
Trusted home care, delivered with heart.
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Looking for home care across Mid-Essex? From Halstead and Braintree to Witham and beyond, Forest Homecare is here to help.
We provide personalised home care that fits around each person’s life, supporting independence, comfort, and wellbeing in the place that matters most: home. Our experienced local team offers everything from help with everyday tasks through to specialist dementia care, seven days a week.
Our Mid-Essex home care services
Meet the friendly faces at our Mid-Essex office
Glenn Evans
Branch Manager, Mid Essex
With over 25 years of experience in residential and domiciliary care, Glenn leads our Mid Essex team with wide-ranging expertise and a hands-on, caring approach. His background spans coordination, recruitment, and management, including time as a Managing Director. Glenn works closely with health professionals and local authorities to ensure the service remains safe, responsive, and well led. Known for his warmth, humour, and dedication, Glenn is passionate about helping both clients and staff feel supported every step of the way.
Home care in Halstead and the surrounding Mid-Essex area
Halstead is a historic market town in the Braintree district of Essex, nestled along the River Colne. Known for its close-knit community and charming high street, Halstead is home to many older residents who value being able to stay in familiar surroundings as their care needs grow.
Forest Homecare has been supporting families across Halstead, Braintree, Witham, Coggeshall, Earls Colne, and the surrounding villages since 1994, bringing trusted, compassionate care directly to people’s doors.
NHS services
01206 747474
Continuing Health Care:
0800 0698186
District Nursing/Continence Service/OT Services: 03000 031902
Charities
01245 346107
Farleigh Hospice:
01245 457300
Council support
03000 139875
Mediquip:
03330 342048
Private providers
01787 269267
Ear syringing service / Debbie:
07969 541201
Stay active and involved
Mid-Essex is a wonderful place to live and visit. With engaging social groups, activities, and fun attractions, there’s plenty to keep you busy.
Community groups
Make social connections, build relationships, and have fun at these day centres:
- Day Centre Braintree: 01376 321388
- Day Centre Halstead: 01787 476253
Local attractions
Stop by these fun attractions to have a great day out:
- ROCK Choir Braintree: 01252 714 276
- Discovery Centre Great Notley: 03330 132900
Answering your domiciliary care in Mid-Essex questions
Where can I find your Mid-Essex office?
Our Mid-Essex office is located at The Old Coalyard, 61 Alderford Street, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3HX.
If you’d like to talk through care options or simply ask a question, our friendly team is always here to help. Just give us a call or stop by.
Who should I speak to for local support?
Whether you’re arranging care for yourself or a loved one, we’re always happy to talk. You can reach us at 01787 463222 or email us at manager.mid@foresthomecare.co.uk.
Which villages and postcodes do you cover in Mid-Essex?
Our local provides home care across a wide area of Mid-Essex, including:
CO9: Halstead, Sible Hedingham, Castle Hedingham
CM7: Braintree, Bocking, Finchingfield
CM8: Witham, Cressing, White Notley
CO6: Coggeshall, Earls Colne, Chappel
If your village isn’t listed, please get in touch. We’ll always do our best to help. Call 01787 463222 or email manager.mid@foresthomecare.co.uk.
What is the difference between home care and a care home in Halstead?
Home care means a trained care worker visits your loved one at home to provide personal care, medication, or companionship, while they continue to live in familiar surroundings.
A care home involves moving to a residential facility with on-site, round-the-clock support.
For many families in Halstead, home care is the preferred choice. It preserves independence, routine, and the comfort of home.
If you’d like to talk through which option might be right for your loved one, our team is happy to help. Call us on 01787 463222.
Do you provide elderly home care in Halstead and Braintree?
Yes. We support older adults across Halstead, Braintree, Witham, and the surrounding villages with personal care, medication support, companionship, and more, seven days a week.
Every care plan is personalised, so your loved one receives exactly the right level of support. To arrange a care needs assessment, call us on 01787 463222 or email manager.mid@foresthomecare.co.uk.
Can you provide dementia care at home in Halstead?
Yes. We provide dementia care across Halstead and the wider Mid-Essex area. Our care workers are trained to offer patient, structured support, tailored to each person’s individual needs and delivered in the comfort of their own home, where familiar surroundings can make a real difference.
To find out more, visit our dementia care page or speak with our team on 01787 463222.
Can Essex County Council fund my home care in Halstead?
It may be possible. Essex County Council can fund home care for those who meet a care needs threshold and a financial means test. The process starts with a free care needs assessment. Contact Essex Social Services on 03000 139875 to get started.
If your needs are primarily health-related, you may also qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which is fully funded by the NHS. Our Mid-Essex team works closely with local authorities and can help guide you through the process. Just call us on 01787 463222.
Tailored, quality home care in Mid-Essex
At Forest Homecare, we’re here to be a trusted partner in your loved one’s care. We take the time to understand their needs, comfort, and goals, personalising our support to help them feel truly at ease.
If you’re ready to explore care options, our Mid-Essex team is here to guide you. Together, we’ll help your loved one feel safe, valued, and confident to live life on their own terms.
Tailored, quality home care in Mid-Essex
At Forest Homecare, we’re here to be a trusted partner in your loved one’s care. We take the time to understand their needs, comfort, and goals, personalising our support to help them feel truly at ease.
If you’re ready to explore care options, our Mid-Essex team is here to guide you. Together, we’ll help your loved one feel safe, valued, and confident to live life on their own terms.
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Essex
The Old Coalyard, 61 Alderford
Street, Sible Hedingham,
Halstead, Essex, CO9 3HX