A friendly visit and a proper chat
Company, conversation and time to notice how someone is really doing.
Local visiting support in Send and nearby villages
Hello, I'm Anna.
I'm a local carer in Send, offering friendly one-to-one home care and visiting support for older people in Send, Ripley, the Horsleys and nearby villages.
It is just me - no agency rota, no strangers at the door, just a familiar face your family can get to know and trust.
Currently have space for a small number of new local clients.
A small local service, kept small on purpose.
The kind of help I offer
Simple, familiar support that makes the day feel easier, calmer and less lonely.
Help with lunch, tea or drinks
Simple meals, cups of tea and gentle encouragement to keep eating and drinking routines going.
Gentle medication reminders
Friendly prompts around an agreed routine, with family updated if anything seems unclear.
Light Household Help
A bit of tidying, laundry, or keeping everyday things within easy reach.
Walks, errands or appointments
Local shopping, a gentle walk, or company for an appointment when it is safe and agreed.
A break for family carers
Time for family to rest, work or run errands while someone familiar pops in.
Reassurance for someone living alone
A regular local face, a check-in, and a message to family when something needs passing on.
Clear Answers For Families
Short answers to the questions people usually ask before arranging care.
Who does Local Village Care help?
Local Village Care helps older people and families who want personal visiting care at home, with one consistent local carer instead of a rotating agency rota.
What support can Anna provide?
A friendly visit and a proper chat, Help with lunch, tea or drinks, Gentle medication reminders, Light Household Help, Walks, errands or appointments, A break for family carers, Reassurance for someone living alone.
Where does Anna work?
Anna is based in Send and covers Send, Ripley, East Horsley, West Horsley, Ockham, West Clandon, East Clandon, Burpham, Merrow and nearby villages around Guildford and Woking.
What makes the care different?
It is always me., I am local., I have done this before., I will be honest with you..
FAQ, pricing and comparison guides
These source pages answer buyer questions about care costs, how Local Village Care compares with larger agencies, what support Anna provides, safety boundaries, and what families can expect before visits begin.
How quickly can care start?
It depends on my current availability, but I can often arrange an initial visit within a few days. If it's urgent, give me a call and I'll do my best.
How will I know how visits are going?
I'll keep you updated after every visit. You can also reach me anytime by phone or WhatsApp — I'm always happy to chat.
What hours do you work?
I usually do visits Monday to Friday during the day. Evenings and weekends might be possible depending on what else I've got on — just ask.
Do you do overnight or live-in care?
Not at the moment — I focus on daytime visiting care. But I'm happy to chat about your situation and point you in the right direction if you need something different.
How It Works
No pressure, no complicated process — just a conversation
1
Say Hello
Call me, send a WhatsApp, or fill out the form. No pressure — just a friendly chat to start.
2
Tell Me About Them
I'll listen to what your loved one needs, answer your questions, and be honest about whether I'm the right fit.
3
Come and Meet Me
I'll pop round for an informal visit so your loved one can meet me and feel comfortable before anything starts.
4
Agree a Plan
Together, we'll work out a plan that suits everyone — what help is needed, when, and how often.
5
Get Started
I'll keep you updated after every visit, and we can adjust things whenever life changes.
Why families choose me
The difference is simple: your loved one sees the same local person each time.
It is always me.
Your loved one sees the same person each time, not a changing rota.
I am local.
I am based in Send and keep my visits nearby, so the support stays reliable and familiar.
I have done this before.
I worked with a larger care agency before going independent.
I will be honest with you.
If I am not the right fit for what someone needs, I will say so clearly.
I will keep you updated after visits, and I am happy to talk through DBS, insurance and references before care starts.
Care That Feels Safe and Accountable
Families should know what Anna can provide, where the boundaries are, and how concerns are handled before care begins.
Clear service boundaries
Anna focuses on companionship, prompts, meals, errands, light household help, and respite support. Clinical, nursing, live-in, and complex regulated care needs should be arranged with an appropriate provider.
Safeguarding awareness
Concerns about wellbeing, neglect, abuse, falls, medication, or unsafe routines are taken seriously and recorded so the right family member or professional can be involved.
Notes after visits
Care notes, concerns, incidents, and follow-ups are kept in Anna's private portal so families can rely on a proper record, not just memory.
Complaints are recorded
If something is not right, Anna will listen, record the concern, respond clearly, and use the learning to improve future care.
References and Checks
Real testimonials will only be published with written consent. Until then, families can ask Anna directly about references, DBS, insurance and care experience before deciding.
Documents can be checked
Families can ask Anna directly what DBS, insurance, training and care-experience evidence is available before care begins.
References by consent
References or testimonials should only be shared when the person giving them has agreed to that use.
Privacy comes first
Care stories can identify vulnerable people, so Local Village Care does not publish placeholder reviews or private family details.
A note from Anna
I started Local Village Care because I wanted to offer care in a more personal way.
I do not want people to feel like they are being fitted into a rota. I want them to feel like someone familiar is coming round - someone who knows how they take their tea, notices if something feels different, and has time for a proper chat.
I only work locally, and I only take on people where I know I can give them the time and consistency they deserve.
Anna
Home care in Send, Ripley, the Horsleys and nearby villages
I am based in Send and mainly cover Send, Ripley, East Horsley, West Horsley, Ockham, the Clandons, Burpham, Merrow and nearby villages.
I keep my home care patch small on purpose. It means less time driving and more time with the people I visit. If your village is nearby, give me a ring and I will tell you honestly whether I can help.
Not sure what you need yet?
That is completely fine. Give me a call or send a message and we can talk it through.