Able Community Care

29/12/2025

Care Provider Brings Relief to Families in Scotland's Highlands and Welsh Valleys

Families struggling to find reliable live-in care for elderly relatives in remote areas of Scotland and Wales now have a lifeline, thanks to a Norfolk-based company that specialises in locations other providers won't serve.
Able Community Care Ltd, founded by Angela Gifford in 1980, has built its 45-year reputation on providing dependable care in the Scottish Highlands, Welsh valleys and other rural communities where finding quality live-in support can seem impossible.
"Many care agencies simply won't operate in remote areas," explains Angela. "They see the distance, the travel logistics, and the challenges, and they say no. We've always said yes. For 45 years, we've been connecting families with excellent carers in places other providers consider too difficult."
The company operates as an introductory agency, acting as facilitators who arrange everything for clients. Families choose their own carers from self-employed professionals, many of whom have worked with the company for over a decade. With a 24-hour on-call system and daily support emails to all carers, reliability is guaranteed.
"Our reliability is 100%," says Angela. "We only lose clients through bereavement or if they sadly run out of funds, never because they're dissatisfied. When you're caring for someone in a remote Highland cottage or a Welsh valley farmhouse, that reliability matters even more."
For families living in cities while elderly parents remain in rural family homes, the worry can be overwhelming. Able Community Care provides peace of mind by connecting clients with experienced carers who understand the unique challenges of remote living.
The financial aspect is equally compelling. With minimum wage rising to £12.71 per hour from April 1st 2026, agencies that employ carers face wage costs alone of £2,135.28 per week before employment costs and fees. Able Community Care's all-inclusive service ranges from £1,300-£1,700 per week, covering the carer's payment, travel allowance, food allowance, agency fee and VAT.
Approved by the Jersey Care Commission, the company's standards are proven across challenging locations and jurisdictions. "Whether it's a croft in the Highlands or a cottage in the Brecon Beacons, we understand what's needed".
The company also runs a community protection initiative, having distributed 300,000 free 'Do Not Knock' door stickers to protect elderly people from doorstep scammers. Started in 2019 after |Angela’s own stepmother complained about cold callers, the stickers are available free to anyone who requests them.
For care enquiries, contact Able Community Care on 01603 764567, email info@ablecommunitycare.com or visit ablecommunitycare.com. For free door stickers, email info@ablecommunitycare.com. All enquiries answered within 24 hours.

21/12/2025

Our Office open hours for Christmas 2025 & the New Year
✅OUR ON-CALL SERVICE OPERATES THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVE PERIOD 24/7 FOR CLIENTS & CARERS AS ALWAYS ✅

19/12/2025

The Friday Care Tip 19th December.

Ask for Angela

The Ask for Angela safety project, launched in 2016, is a nationally recognised, not-for-profit initiative used by bars, pubs, clubs, and other venues to help anyone who feels unsafe, vulnerable, or threatened. It allows individuals to discreetly signal staff by asking for “Angela,” indicating they need help without drawing attention or escalating the situation. Trained staff then provide assistance, such as calling a taxi, contacting friends, or removing the person causing distress. Many large chains and independent venues participate and may display posters to indicate involvement.
If you have contacts in the hospitality industry and they have not heard of Ask for Angela you may like to direct them to the Ask for Angela website.

About Able Community Care
Able Community Care is a specialist live-in care provider established in 1980, offering support throughout the UK and offshore islands. For our information pack, please call 01603 764567 or visit our website at www.ablecommunitycare.com.
If as an individual or group, you would like to receive The Friday Care Tip each week, please email to: info@ablecommunitycare.com

15/12/2025

Received from a family member of a client:
To whom it may concern:
I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Able Community Care, by far the best caring company I've employed.
Their carers are of a high calibre: they demonstrate capability with compassion and efficiency with empathy . I had no hesitation in leaving them on their own: they knew what to do - and did it. The company were very understanding of my requirements and dealt with them in a most humane way.
Able Community Care really is a most caring company.
14/12/2025

If you would like one of our Live-in, Care brochures, please call 01603 764567

12/12/2025

The Friday Care Tip 12th December 2025
Planning Ahead for Care: Why the Holiday Season Matters
The Christmas and New Year period often brings families together, and it's during these gatherings that relatives may notice an older loved one could benefit from care support in the coming year.
As a home care provider with over 45 years of experience, our key advice is this: whether you're considering a care home, hourly care support, or live-in care, research your options before care becomes urgently needed. Having information empowers families to make informed choices that truly suit their loved one's needs, rather than accepting whatever is available during a crisis.
What to Look for When Exploring Care Options
Here are some helpful steps to guide your research:
• Request brochures from providers you're interested in
• Speak with your GP's local nursing team for recommendations on trusted local providers
• Arrange visits to providers' homes or offices to get a feel for their service
• Ask important questions about staffing levels, carer training, and continuity of care (especially for home care arrangements)
• Understand the costs involved and what carers are paid
• Find out how the provider keeps families informed and involved in care decisions
These considerations will give you a broader perspective and help you make the right choice for your family.
About Able Community Care
Able Community Care is a specialist live-in care provider established in 1980, offering support throughout the UK and offshore islands. For our information pack, please call 01603 764567 or visit our website at www.ablecommunitycare.com.
If as an individual you would like to receive The Friday Care Tip each week, please email to: info@ablecommunitycare.com

05/12/2025

Live-in Care Support – This is an alternative to moving into a residential care setting.

In the last few weeks, we have had enquiries where we have been told of live-in, care packages ranging in price from £8000+ per month to one which was in excess of £20,000 per month. In both cases, the person giving us that information, was not aware of how those figures were distributed i.e.. how much was the carers wage, how much was the agency fee, extra’s, etc.?

If you're looking for live-in care support, call us. We're committed to full transparency and will provide you with a complete breakdown of all costs.

Able Community Care provider of nationwide, Live-in Care Support since 1980
Call 01603 764567 for an information brochure pack.

28/11/2025

A comment from a family member this week, of a gentleman we provided care support for:

The Live-in Carers have been exemplary in their care and attention to Dad and to the family in general. A truly difficult job, especially for the last carer to come in at such a late stage. You should be very proud of all your ladies, and look after them, they are a credit to Able Community Care.

28/11/2025

The Friday Care Tip 27th November
An average empty Council wheelie bin weighs 20–33 lbs (9–15 kg). For many older or disabled people, once the bin is filled, moving it to the collection point, whether at the end of a path or to the pavement, can be difficult.
Most councils offer an assisted collection service for those unable to move their bins to the collection place. To request this for yourself or someone else, contact your local council, either by website or by phone and explain why the help is needed.
Most councils offer the service for all standard household waste streams, including general waste (rubbish) and various recycling bins/containers.
Posted by Able Community Care, nationwide live-in care provider since 1980. www.ablecommunitycare.com and for an information pack please call 01603 764567.

Live in Care across the UK and Channel Islands. Trusted care since 1980, for details please call with no obligation 01603 764567.

27/10/2025

Traffic Light Labelling
This is part of the UK's voluntary traffic light system, which uses red, (high), amber (medium), and green (low) to show how healthy a food is at a glance.
• Red means the product is high in a nutrient and you should try to cut down, eat less often or eat smaller amounts.
• Amber means medium. If a food contains mostly amber, you can eat it most of the time.
• Green means low. The more green lights a label displays, the healthier the food is.
Approximately two-thirds of food products on UK shelves display front-of-pack nutritional labelling, commonly known as "traffic light" labelling

17/10/2025

The Friday Care Tip
The Attendance Allowance
Estimates from several organisations advise that there are over one million people who could claim The Attendance Allowance but currently are not doing so.
The Allowance is for people aged 66 or over who have a disability or long-term health condition that requires help with personal care or supervision. It is not means-tested, so your income, savings, and capital do not affect your entitlement to claim it.
There are two rates in 2025: Higher rate £110.40 pw and Lower rate £73.90.
To apply, you will need:
• your National Insurance number.
• your address and contact details.
• details of the disability or health condition that you need extra help for.
• details of your GP surgery or medical centre.
• details of your care home, hospital or hospice if you are currently staying in one.
You can apply online at Gov.UK or if you do not have the internet you can call the helpline on 0800 731 0122 to request a paper form by post.
Posted by Able Community Care, nationwide provider of Live-in Care Support.

15/10/2025

Cruise the World with Care and Confidence

Travel with a Holiday Care Companion who will offer assistance when travelling, support onboard, mobility, help with excursions, other activities and in addition, one to one personal care throughout your holiday.

Your Care, Your Holiday, Your Way

Call us today to discuss your 2026 cruise plans, 01603 764567 or complete the Holiday Care Companion application form online at www.ablecommunitycare.com,
• We support individuals or couples who value luxury travel but need extra support.
• Those who wish to cruise independently without relying on family to help.

How it works

• Tell us about your cruise plans
• Let us match you with a professional Care Companion
• Let us give you a quotation for the cost

The world is still yours to explore, and we can make it possible.

Able Community Care was established in 1980 and provides live-in, care support throughout the United Kingdom and the offshore islands.

Our Holiday Care Companions can travel worldwide, wherever you want to go. Call 01603 764567 and speak to Karen for further information and a Holiday Care Companion brochure.
www.ablecommunitycare.com.
Able Community Care, based in Norfolk but available everywhere.

Live in Care across the UK and Channel Islands. Trusted care since 1980 , for details please call with no obligation 01603-764567.

13/10/2025

Looking after elderly parents or relatives can be challenging – especially if they live in rural or remote areas where support isn’t always close by.

Since 1980, Able Community Care has been helping families across Scotland to keep older people safe, comfortable and independent at home. Our experienced Live-in Carers provide ‘round the clock support’ tailored to each person’s needs, giving families peace of mind.

Request a free Live-in Care Information Pack to find out more about how we can help your loved ones stay where they are happiest – at home.

Call 01603 764567 or email to; info@ablecommunitycare.com or visit our website at; www.ablecommunitycare.com

It is better to know us and not need us than need us and not know us.

Live in Care across the UK and Channel Islands. Trusted care since 1980 , for details please call with no obligation 01603-764567.