Specialist Dementia Support and Care Services in Garstang

When someone you love starts needing extra support at home, knowing where to turn can feel overwhelming. Many families in Garstang are trying to balance safety, independence, and quality of life — while also coping with the emotional impact of seeing a parent or partner struggle. 

If you are searching for care services in Garstang, this guide explains what is available, what to look for, and how Unique Homecare supports families across Garstang and the surrounding villages.

What Care Services in Garstang Are Available? 

Understanding care services in Garstang is the first step in choosing the right support for your loved one. Services can range from occasional help at home to full specialist dementia care.

1. Dementia Care at Home

This is a core part of what we do. Our team is trained in specialist dementia support, and our approach goes well beyond standard visiting care.

We focus on the whole person — their history, their preferences, what calms them and what brings them joy. Familiar surroundings matter enormously for people living with dementia, and supporting someone to stay at home, safely and confidently, can make a real difference to their quality of life.

You can read more about how our dementia care works and the holistic wellbeing sessions we offer alongside it.

2. Visiting Home Care

Our visiting care service is flexible, practical, and built around your loved one’s routine. Visits can range from 30 minutes to several hours, once a day or multiple times daily.

Support can include:

• Help with washing, dressing, and personal care
• Preparing meals and supporting good nutrition
• Medication prompts and reminders
• Light housekeeping and laundry
• Accompanying to appointments or outings
• Companionship and social interaction

3. Companionship Care

Loneliness is one of the most significant health risks facing older people — and one of the least talked about. Companionship care provides regular, meaningful contact: a friendly face, a conversation, an activity shared.

This is particularly valuable for people living alone in rural areas around Garstang, where it can be easy to go days without seeing another person.

4. Holistic and Emotional Wellbeing Support

Unique Homecare takes a broader view of what care means. Alongside practical support, we offer activities and sessions designed to support emotional and cognitive wellbeing — including our unique Fell Pony wellbeing sessions, which use the calming presence of animals to support people living with dementia.

This kind of care is not common. It reflects a genuine belief that people deserve more than tasks ticked off a list.

5. Support for Family Carers

Many families in the Garstang area are providing care themselves — sometimes for years — before asking for help. We work alongside family carers, providing relief, reassurance, and a consistent presence they can trust.

If you are a family carer who needs a break, or simply needs someone to share the load, we can help you find the right level of support.

When looking at care services in Garstang, it is important to understand the different types of support available and how they can be tailored to individual needs at home.

What Should You Look for in a Care Provider?

Not all care is equal. When comparing providers, it is worth asking the following questions:

1. Are they CQC registered? All home care providers in England must be registered with the Care Quality Commission. Unique Homecare is CQC registered, which means our care is independently regulated and inspected.
2. Do they have specialist dementia training? Generic care training is not sufficient for supporting someone with dementia. Ask about specific qualifications and experience.
3. Will the same carers visit each time? Consistency matters, particularly for people living with dementia. Frequent changes of carer can cause distress and confusion.
4. How do they create care plans? A good care plan is built with the family, not just handed over. It should reflect the person’s individual needs, preferences, and life history.
5. Are they local? A locally based team can respond more quickly, build genuine community relationships, and provide continuity of care.
6. What happens if something changes? Care needs evolve. Ask how the provider reviews and adapts care plans over time.

Local Community Resources in Garstang

Alongside professional home care, there are a number of local resources that can provide additional support for older people and families in the Garstang area:

• Garstang Memory Café — a welcoming social group for people affected by memory loss and their carers
• Age UK Lancashire — information, advice, and services for older people across the county
• Parkinson’s Coffee Morning, Garstang — regular social support for people with Parkinson’s and their families
• Bay Dementia Hub — specialist dementia support across the wider bay area

These organisations can complement professional care and help reduce isolation for those living in more rural parts of the Over Wyre area.

How Much Does Home Care Cost in Garstang?

The cost of home care varies depending on the level and frequency of support needed. Some people fund their own care privately, while others may be eligible for support through:

• Lancashire County Council social care funding — following a needs assessment
• NHS Continuing Healthcare — for people with complex health needs
• Attendance Allowance — a benefit available to people over State Pension age who need help due to illness or disability

Our team can help you understand what funding may be available and how the process works. Visit our paying for care page for more information.

What Sets Specialist Home Care Apart 

At Unique Homecare, we have been supporting people across Lancashire since 2013. Families in Garstang and the surrounding areas choose us because:

• Our experience in dementia care allows us to provide more specialist, person-centred support. 
• We take a genuinely holistic, person-centred approach
• We are a CQC registered provider with experienced, DBS-checked carers
• We offer consistent carers who build real relationships with the people they support
• We work closely with families and keep them informed and involved
• We go beyond the basics — from nutrition and cooking support to unique wellbeing activities

We are proud to be part of the Garstang community, and we take that responsibility seriously.

Areas We Cover in Garstang

Unique Homecare provides home care across Garstang and the wider Over Wyre area, including:

• Garstang town centre and Bowgreave
• Cabus, Scorton, and Forton
• Hambleton, Stalmine, and Knott-End
• Preesall, Pilling, and Out Rawcliffe
• Great Eccleston, Catterall, and Churchtown
• St Michaels, Bilsborrow, Barton, and Nateby
• And many of the smaller villages in between

If you are unsure whether we cover your area, get in touch and we will let you know straight away.

Get in Touch About our Care Services 

If your loved one needs dementia support, companionship care, or help finding trusted care services in Garstang, our team can help you understand the next steps. We provide home care across Garstang, Over Wyre, and surrounding Lancashire villages.

Call our team on 01995 638083, or contact us online to arrange a free home assessment.

Unique Homecare is a CQC registered home care provider serving Garstang, Over Wyre, and the surrounding villages of Lancashire. We have been supporting families since 2013.