What is Calibre Quality Care?

Calibre Quality Care offers trusted home care guidance, professional PA profiles, helpful services, and warm support across 19 pages for families.

What exactly is Calibre Quality Care?

We are a local, family-run introductory care service based in Buckinghamshire. Rather than employing carers on a rota, we hand-select and introduce self-employed Personal Assistants (PAs) to individuals who need support at home. You choose your PA, and we support the arrangement throughout.

How is this different from a traditional care agency?

With a traditional domiciliary agency you are usually given whoever is available, often in short, rushed 15 or 30 minute visits with different faces each week. We introduce you to one Personal Assistant you have chosen yourself, with unhurried visits and genuine continuity of care.

What does "self-employed Personal Assistant" mean?

Your Personal Assistant works for themselves rather than for us. They set their own hourly rate, manage their own tax and insurance, and agree their working pattern directly with you. We handle the vetting, matching and introduction, and remain on hand for support.

Are you regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?

Introductory services of this kind are not required to register with the CQC because the care is delivered by independent self-employed professionals rather than by us directly. We hold ourselves to the same high standards of vetting, training and safeguarding, and are always happy to talk through exactly how we work.

How do I arrange care?

Call us on 01296 255 255 or send an enquiry through our contact page. We will arrange a free, no-obligation conversation to understand what support you need, then send you profiles of suitable Personal Assistants for you to choose from.

How long does it take to get started?

It depends on your requirements and location, but in most cases we can introduce suitable Personal Assistants within a few days. Urgent situations such as a hospital discharge are prioritised wherever possible.

Do I have to accept the first Personal Assistant you suggest?

Not at all. You review profiles, meet the Personal Assistants you like the sound of, and only proceed with someone you feel completely comfortable with. If it is not the right fit, simply tell us and we will find someone else.

Is there a minimum number of hours?

We are flexible. Support can range from a short weekly welfare check through to several visits a day. Because Personal Assistants set their own availability, we will discuss what is practical for your area during your first conversation.

Do you provide overnight or live-in support?

Yes, subject to Personal Assistant availability in your area. Please contact us to discuss overnight, waking night or live-in arrangements.

How much does it cost?

There is no extra cost. The only thing you pay is the hourly rate of your Personal Assistant, which is agreed with you before support begins. There are no hidden fees or additional agency charges.

All payments go to Calibre Quality Care. Your Personal Assistant will give you a weekly invoice for the hours completed, and you simply pay that invoice to us.

Do I have to pay mileage?

Mileage is paid for any activities done with your Personal Assistant, such as trips to the shops or appointments. The rate is set by your Personal Assistant and is typically 45p per mile. Miles to and from your Personal Assistant’s home to yours are not usually charged, although some Personal Assistants may ask for this to be included.

Can I use a Direct Payment or Personal Budget?

Yes. Many of our clients fund their support through Direct Payments, Personal Health Budgets or private funds. We are happy to work alongside your support broker or social worker.

Are your Personal Assistants DBS checked?

Yes. Every Personal Assistant we introduce holds an enhanced DBS check, provides references, and carries their own public liability insurance. We verify all of this before anyone is added to our register.

What training do Personal Assistants have?

We only introduce experienced professionals, and check that they hold relevant, up-to-date training such as manual handling, safeguarding, first aid and medication administration. Many hold additional specialist experience, for example dementia, Parkinson’s or stroke recovery.

What happens if my Personal Assistant is ill or on holiday?

Let us know as soon as you can and we will help arrange cover from another Personal Assistant on our register, so you are not left without support.

What if I am not happy with the support I receive?

Please tell us. We stay in regular contact with our clients and will step in to resolve any concerns, including arranging a different Personal Assistant if that is what you would prefer.

What sort of tasks can a Personal Assistant help with?

Personal care, light domestic help, meal preparation, medication prompting, companionship and social outings, appointments and shopping, welfare checks, respite for family carers, hospital discharge support and light gardening.

Do you offer trade services such as plumbing or electrics?

No. Our light domestic help is exactly that — everyday household tasks. We are not a trade service and cannot carry out repairs, installations, electrical or plumbing work, or heavy garden and building work.

Which areas do you cover?

We cover Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Buckingham and Leighton Buzzard along with their surrounding villages. See our Where We Cover pages for full village listings, or call us if your village is not listed.

Areas We Cover

Home Care in Aylesbury and Surrounding Areas

Our home town. We support clients across Aylesbury town and the surrounding villages, from Fairford Leys and Bedgrove out to Wendover, Haddenham and the Claydons.

Enquire about care in Aylesbury 01296 255 255

Aylesbury is where Calibre Quality Care began, and it remains the heart of our coverage. Our office is local, our Personal Assistants live in the area, and many have supported clients in the same neighbourhoods for years.

Whether you live in the centre of town, on one of the newer estates such as Berryfields, Kingsbrook or Watermead, or out in one of the surrounding villages, we can introduce you to a self-employed Personal Assistant who lives nearby — which means shorter travel, more reliable timekeeping and genuine local knowledge.

Local Coverage

Towns and villages we cover around Aylesbury

We introduce Personal Assistants to clients in the following 32 locations. This list isn't exhaustive — if your village isn't shown, please still get in touch.

Aylesbury Town Centre — home care in Aylesbury Town Centre, Aylesbury
Bedgrove — home care in Bedgrove, Aylesbury
Berryfields — home care in Berryfields, Aylesbury
Bierton — home care in Bierton, Aylesbury
Broughton — home care in Broughton, Aylesbury
Buckland — home care in Buckland, Aylesbury
Coldharbour — home care in Coldharbour, Aylesbury
Cuddington — home care in Cuddington, Aylesbury
Dinton — home care in Dinton, Aylesbury
Elmhurst — home care in Elmhurst, Aylesbury
Fairford Leys — home care in Fairford Leys, Aylesbury
Granborough — home care in Granborough, Aylesbury
Haddenham — home care in Haddenham, Aylesbury
Halton — home care in Halton, Aylesbury
Hardwick — home care in Hardwick, Aylesbury
Hulcott — home care in Hulcott, Aylesbury
Kingsbrook — home care in Kingsbrook, Aylesbury
Long Crendon — home care in Long Crendon, Aylesbury
North Marston — home care in North Marston, Aylesbury
Oving — home care in Oving, Aylesbury
Quainton — home care in Quainton, Aylesbury
Stoke Mandeville — home care in Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury
Stone — home care in Stone, Aylesbury
Waddesdon — home care in Waddesdon, Aylesbury
Walton Court — home care in Walton Court, Aylesbury
Watermead — home care in Watermead, Aylesbury
Weedon — home care in Weedon, Aylesbury
Wendover — home care in Wendover, Aylesbury
Weston Turville — home care in Weston Turville, Aylesbury
Whitchurch — home care in Whitchurch, Aylesbury
Wingrave — home care in Wingrave, Aylesbury
Aston Clinton — home care in Aston Clinton, Aylesbury

Services available in Aylesbury

Every one of our services is available across Aylesbury and Surrounding Areas.

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What People Say

Trusted by families and professionals

"We are a couple, both in our seventies. Our daughter was diagnosed with Parkinson's at the young age of 38. She is married and at the time, her daughter was just five years old. She has reached the stage when she needs help with things that, due to our age, we are no longer able to provide. We were lucky, beyond our hopes, to find the amazing support of Calibre Quality Care for our daughter, which in turn makes life so much better for all of the family."

AylesburyPersonal Care

Mr & Mrs G and T Ford

Family of a client

"I have found CQC extremely helpful and easy to work with. My Father's three PAs Paris, Leanne and Victoria are all lovely ladies who are very kind and thoughtful towards him and it has given him a new lease of life. I have no hesitation to recommend their services."

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Andrew Cross

5★ Google review

"Very reliable company. The ladies who visited my Mum on a daily basis were fantastic. Mum looked forward to seeing them each day."

Aylesbury

Gary Cartwright

5★ Google review

"I cannot recommend Calibre highly enough. From my very first enquiry, they were professional, understanding and incredibly efficient. They listened carefully to what my dad needed and found a suitable PA much more quickly than I expected. My dad can be quite a difficult person to win over, however, he absolutely loves Leanne and genuinely looks forward to her visits. My dad's home is noticeably cleaner and tidier, allowing me to spend more quality time with him instead of catching up on household jobs. Thank you to Leanne and everyone at Calibre for providing such a caring, reliable and professional service."

AylesburyDomestic Tasks & General Home Help

Emma Spittles

5★ Google review

"Amazing company where carers truly care. Great communication with the office team Kyle and Louise who could not be more helpful if they tried."

Aylesbury

Paris

5★ Google review

"Fantastic company, PAs and office staff truly care about the clients they support. Would recommend to anyone that is looking for consistent support!"

Aylesbury

Douglas Rankine

5★ Google review

"Nothing but positive reviews for Calibre Quality Care. I approached them to provide some social support for my mum. We were introduced to Suzanne who is absolutely lovely, helpful, trustworthy and reliable. Suzanne has some similar interests to mum and they enjoy outings together. This gives me peace of mind that mum is having some social interaction whilst I am at work. I have no hesitation in recommending the company and Suzanne."

AylesburySocial Support

Aly Suddick

5★ Google review

"Sarah is a wonderful carer to my elderly mum who, with Sarah's support, still lives in her own home at nearly 90. From the moment we met Sarah there was instant rapport. My mum is treated with dignity and respect at all times and communication with myself and my two siblings is great too. I feel very lucky (every day in fact) that we met her."

Aylesbury

L Foster

5★ Google review

"Calibre is an excellent company. It's obvious how much care they take in recruiting the right people. They make direct payments so simple, with weekly invoices and care notes. My PA Sam is beyond excellent. She motivates, problem solves, organises and supports me so much. Sam brightens up my day and always brings the fun!"

Aylesbury

Aylesbury client

5★ Google review

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Home Care in Aylesbury and Surrounding Areas

Towns and villages we cover around Aylesbury

Services available in Aylesbury

Other areas we cover

High Wycombe and Surrounding Areas

Buckingham and Surrounding Villages

Leighton Buzzard and Surrounding Areas

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