Care that allows loved ones stay home.

Run since 2002. 24 years of trusted care, helping loved ones stay safe, comfortable and independent at home.

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Consistency that brings peace of mind

We recruit female care workers who are able to communicate fluently in English and who can provide care that meets the individual needs and preferences of our clients. minimum 30 to 60-min visits.

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Do we cover your area?

We provide prompt, dedicated home care in Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, and surrounding areas within a 6 mile radius.

Covering GL50, GL51, GL52, GL53, GL54, GL20, GL19.

Clear, Stress-Free Journey

Three Simple Steps To Receiving Compassionate Care

Arranging care should never feel complicated or clinical. We guide you gently through every conversation at your family's pace.

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Call Us

Have a relaxed, confidential conversation with our senior care team. We listen carefully to your loved one's specific needs, daily routines, and your family's wishes.

No pressure or obligation
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Free Home Assessment

A senior member of our care team visits your loved one at home over a cup of tea. We evaluate their domestic routine, safety comforts, medication reminders, and favourite hobbies.

Carried out in the comfort of your home
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Matched with a small team of carers.

We introduce a dedicated, DBS-checked carers. You see the same friendly faces, establishing lasting warmth and trust.

Continuity of familiar faces
What we do

Care built around your family

Dementia and end of life care are our specialisms. Everything else fits around each family's daily routine.

The Alpha Care Difference

Why Gloucestershire Families Choose Us

We are not a franchise or a remote call centre. We are a locally embedded, friendly team dedicated to unhurried, heartfelt care.

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Person-centred care that honours personal dignity

Every client has a lifetime of memories, particular breakfast habits, and unique ways they like their home kept. We take the time to learn their life story, ensuring support blends effortlessly into their natural routine rather than disrupting it.

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Small friendly team

Nothing creates more anxiety for an ageing parent or vulnerable adults than seeing a revolving door of strangers entering their home. We maintain small, close-knit local clusters of carers in Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham so your loved one always welcomes a familiar, reassuring face.

Consistency builds trust: When carers know your loved one individually, they spot subtle changes in appetite, mobility, or hydration before they turn into emergencies.
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Thoroughly vetted, highly trained & DBS-checked

We employ our care staff directly - never through temporary agencies. Each team member undergoes enhanced DBS criminal checks, thorough background vetting, and continuous specialist training in dementia support, moving and handling, medication administration, first aid and more.

Enhanced DBS Checked Care Certificate Fully Insured and Professionally Trained
Gloucestershire Families Share Their Experience

Trusted by Sons and Daughters Across Cheltenham

Read how reliable, family-run home care restored peace of mind for families just like yours.

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“"We are very grateful for all your efforts to make our lives much easiar than ever. Communication and quality of your service are great. Also, thank you for trying to talk to my mum using the online translator. This means a lot to her. She is always waiting for your visits and happy to see all of you."”

Elena

Daughter of JB (Bishops Cleeve)

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“"They have my mums best interests at heart. They are friendly and my mum loves to chat with them. The carers are all lovely, kind and considerate giving the best experience we hope for."”

Sally

Son of KJW (Cheltenham)

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“"My brother is 90 this year!!! Your company has helped him reach this figure, Many thanks."”

Paul

Brother of PR (Prestbury)

Amanda Gaunt, founder of Alpha Care Services

"Caring since 2002"

Started with 1 carer, now trusted by hundreds across Gloucestershire.

Our Heritage

Founded on Compassion, Rooted in Cheltenham

Founded in 2002 after Age Concern Gloucestershire closed its domiciliary service, Amanda Gaunt launched Alpha Care Services as a modest 2-month pilot with just one dedicated carer.

Today, over two decades later, our small knit team supports hundreds of local residents across Cheltenham with unwavering compassion. We have intentionally chosen to remain an independent organisation rather than a national franchise. This ensures Amanda and our management team remain personally involved in every client's care journey.

22+ Years Continuous local service in Gloucestershire
100% Directly employed, never agency workers
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Join a team that actually cares.

We value our carers as much as our clients, with unhurried visits, paid travel time, and supportive managers who have walked in your shoes.

check_circle Competitive Real Living Wage + Weekend rates
check_circle Fully paid training, induction & shadowing
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check_circle Clear career progression pathways (NVQ Level 2, 3 & Leadership)
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Common Family Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about setting up home care in Gloucestershire.

How much does home care cost? keyboard_arrow_down
Prices start from £23.44 for a half hour visit. Our prices are fully inclusive — no extra fees for travel time, VAT, mileage or insurance. Half hour, 45 minute, or one hour visits are all available depending on need. Weekend, evening, night and emergency rates apply — full pricing shared at your free home assessment. During our free home assessment, we provide an exact written quote outlining your personalised care plan before any commitment.
Can I get local council or NHS funding help? keyboard_arrow_down
Yes. Many of our clients utilise Gloucestershire County Council Direct Payments or NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding. We regularly assist families in navigating these local authority funding assessments to secure the contribution your loved one is entitled to.
What happens during the free home assessment? keyboard_arrow_down
An experienced care coordinator visits your loved one at their residence. Over a friendly cup of tea, we talk through their daily morning or evening routines, nutritional preferences, health conditions, medication needs, and any mobility aids. It's entirely informal, unhurried, and carries zero sales pressure.
Are all your carers DBS-checked and insured? keyboard_arrow_down
Every single carer is directly employed by Alpha Care Services, holds an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, has verified employment references, and is fully insured with comprehensive public liability coverage. We never employ unknown agency or self-employed gig staff.
Can we adjust or cancel visits at any time? keyboard_arrow_down
Yes. Care is dynamic - needs evolve when someone is recovering from a hospital stay or having family visit over the holidays. You can pause, scale up, or reduce visit times whenever necessary with reasonable notice.
Will they see the same carer on each visit? keyboard_arrow_down
Yes. Carer continuity is the foundation of our philosophy. We assign a small, dedicated cluster of 2 to 3 trusted carers who get to know your loved one deeply, ensuring they are never greeted by an unfamiliar face.
Speak With Our Local Team

We're Here Whenever You Need Us

Whether you're planning ahead or facing an urgent hospital discharge, Our friendly team are ready to guide you.

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Telephone (Mon–Fri, 10am–3pm) 01242 321035

24/7 on-call service if required.

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5 Tarlings yard, Bishops Cleeve, GL52 8RN

Unit 5, Tarlings Yard, Church Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8RN

Cheltenham & North Gloucestershire Coverage Regulated by CQC
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