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Since opening our doors in 1988, we’ve grown from a small local homecare provider into one of the South’s leading independent care organisations, supporting hundreds of people every week across Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and East Sussex.
Today, we’re proud to combine the reassurance of an established organisation with almost four decades of experience, strong governance, professional leadership and trusted partnerships, with the compassion, flexibility and personal approach that only an independent family business can provide.
That means our clients and their families benefit from the confidence that comes with choosing a provider trusted by Local Authorities, the NHS and healthcare professionals across four counties, whilst still receiving the warmth, continuity and individual attention that has defined Candlelight since day one.
Social care continues to evolve, and so must our vision of what the future of social care might look like.
As society, healthcare and the expectations of those we support have changed, so too has our understanding of how exceptional care is delivered. Today, our vision extends beyond the care we provide ourselves. It reflects the future we want to help create for the people we support, our communities and the wider health and social care sector.
“A future where people are proud to seek and receive the support they need, knowing it enables greater independence, dignity and opportunity; where health and social care work together as equal partners; where individuals and families make informed choices based on quality, trust and outcomes; and where strong partnerships and innovative technology create more time for meaningful human interaction.”
Our values aren’t simply words on a wall. They’re the principles that guide every decision we make, every relationship we build and every person we support.
Every decision begins with people.
The people we support, their families and our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. We take time to listen, build trusted relationships and tailor our support around what matters most to each individual.
Leadership starts with service.
Whether supporting a client, helping a colleague or working alongside our partners, we lead by serving others with integrity, humility and accountability, setting high standards and supporting others to succeed.
Always improving. Always for a reason.
We continually invest in our people, embrace innovation and look for better ways of working. Every improvement we make has one purpose: to improve quality, strengthen our workforce and achieve better outcomes for the people we support.
Great care happens when people work together.
Families, healthcare professionals, Local Authorities, charities and communities all play an important role in helping people live independently. By building trusted partnerships, we achieve lasting outcomes that no single organisation could deliver alone.
Choosing a care provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make.
For nearly four decades, families have trusted Candlelight because we combine the reassurance of an established organisation with the compassion and flexibility of an independent family business.
When you choose Candlelight, you’re choosing a provider that is:
For us, homecare has never simply been about completing tasks. It’s about helping people continue living the life they want to live.
Whether that’s maintaining independence, rebuilding confidence after illness, supporting someone living with dementia, helping a young adult with a learning disability achieve their ambitions, or providing compassionate end-of-life care, our focus is always on the person behind the care plan.
We’re incredibly proud of what Candlelight has achieved over the last four decades. But we’re even more excited about what comes next.
As social care continues to evolve, we’ll continue investing in our people, strengthening partnerships, embracing innovation and helping more people live safely, independently and with dignity in the place they know best, their own home.
While the way care is delivered may continue to change, the reason we exist never will.
We’d Love to Hear From You!
Whether you’re looking for care today, planning for the future or simply exploring your options, we’d be delighted to help.
Get in touch with our friendly team and discover how Candlelight could support you or someone you love.
We have branches across the south of England. Find out more about each one, view CQC reports and get contact information by clicking the locations listed in this section. If you need more information please contact us.
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