Page 56 • The HERALD • 27th August 2026 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v All scooters fully serviced Two months parts warranty Prices from £395 We buy secondhand mobility scooters Available to view and test drive at Waterside Furnishings For more information call 07881 127660 Life made simple Preloved mobility scooters christinashomecare@hotmail.com Fully Qualified, Insured and Enhanced DBS Call me for a friendly informal chat to discuss whatever you or your loved ones needs are on 07579 766797 Christina’s Home Care Professional Independent Carer Covering Waterside and New Forest WE CARE, YOU CARE Oakhaven Care Named One Of The UK’s Top 20 Home Care Groups Oakhaven Care has been recognised nationally as one of the Top 20 Home Care Groups in the UK, receiving an award from leading reviews website homecare.co.uk e Home Care Awards recognise the UK’s highest-rated home care providers based on independent reviews from clients and their families. e awards are a mark of excellence, serving as a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone in the organisation. homecare.co.uk’s annual Top 20 Awards help people identify highly rated care providers that best meet their needs, location and budget. e awards are based on genuine reviews from people receiving care and support, as well as feedback from their relatives and loved ones. Home care plays a vital role in helping older and disabled people maintain their independence and continue living safely and comfortably in their own homes. Services can include personal care, companionship, meal preparation, medication support and specialist care tailored to individual needs. With the UK’s ageing population continuing to grow, demand for high-quality home care services is expected to increase signi cantly in the coming decades. According to the O ce for National Statistics, the number of people aged 65 and over is projected to continue rising, placing greater importance on accessible, person-centred care delivered in the home. Amanda Hopkins, Reviews Manager of homecare.co.uk, said: “As more people choose to receive care and support in their own homes, it is increasingly important that they can identify providers delivering exceptional standards of care. Oakhaven Care has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to supporting people to live independently while maintaining their dignity, wellbeing and quality of life. We are delighted to congratulate them on being recognised as one of the Top 20 Home Care Groups in the UK for 2026.” Andrew Ryde, Chief Executive of Oakhaven Hospice, said: “We are delighted that Oakhaven Care has received a national HomeCare.co.uk Top 20 Home Care Group Award. On behalf of everyone at Oakhaven, I’d like to congratulate everyone at Oakhaven Care for achieving this national recognition. The team works hard to provide first-class home care, ensuring the highest levels of professionalism and training at all times. Oakhaven Care is a social enterprise owned by Oakhaven Hospice, and uniquely, 100% of any profits made by Oakhaven Care are donated to support the work of the Hospice, rather than lining the pockets of investors. The business was born out of the desire to create a home care provider for the wider community that would have the same consistently high-quality standards of care as Oakhaven Hospice. At the same time, to provide income to help fund the specialist palliative and end-of-life care at Oakhaven Hospice. Oakhaven Care has grown organically over the past decade from a small team to now employing over sixty carers, and it generates a vital and sustainable source of income for the Hospice. We are immensely proud of the outstanding service Oakhaven Care provides to clients, the excellent camaraderie within the team and the contribution they provide to support the Hospice each year. Well done, everyone!” Oakhaven Care has o ces in Lymington, Totton and Romsey and covers the whole New Forest and Waterside area. Find out more at: www.oakhavencare.co.uk or to book a free consultation in your own home call: 01590 646400 (Lymington), 023 8180 0505 (Totton) or 01794 400130 (Romsey), or email: info@oakhavenhospice.co.uk Oakhaven Care Assistants celebrating (Credit: Oakhaven Care Ltd)
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