Personalised Home Care Belfast & County Down – 24/7 Care
- Tran Trung Phuoc Ngo
- May 7
- 6 min read
If you are looking into home care for a parent, partner, or loved one in Belfast or County Down, you probably have a lot of questions — and not always clear answers. At Unique Home Care NI, we are a family-run, RQIA-registered home care provider serving Belfast, County Down, Ards, Comber, Ballygowan, Newtownards, Saintfield, Bangor, and surrounding areas. In this post, we answer the questions families ask us most often about 24-hour care, personalised care packages, and how to get started.
Where can I get 24-hour home care in Ballygowan?
You can arrange 24-hour home care in Ballygowan through Unique Home Care NI. We provide round-the-clock support for people who need continuous assistance at home — whether that is help with personal care, medication, mobility, companionship, or simply knowing that someone is nearby through the night.
Our 24-hour care can be set up as live-in care, where a dedicated carer stays in your home, or as a rota of caregivers covering day and night shifts. We work with you and your family to decide which approach suits your situation best. Care can usually start within a few days of your first conversation with us.
To find out more or book a free assessment, call us on 028 9752 8855 or visit uniquehomecareni.com.
How do I arrange home care for a senior in County Down?
Arranging home care for an older person in County Down starts with a single phone call or email to our team. You do not need a referral from a GP or social worker to contact us directly.
Here is how the process works:
Get in touch — call us on 028 9752 8855 or email admin@uniquehomecareni.co.uk to tell us a little about your situation.
Free home assessment — one of our team will visit at a time that suits you to understand what support is needed and answer your questions.
Personalised care plan — we put together a care plan that fits the person's routine, preferences, and health needs.
Carer matching — we match your loved one with a caregiver whose skills and personality fit them well.
Care begins — we stay in regular contact with you and adjust the plan as things change.
We cover Newtownards, Comber, Ballygowan, Saintfield, Bangor, and the wider County Down area.
Can I get a personalised care package in Northern Ireland?
Yes — personalised care packages are exactly what Unique Home Care NI specialises in. No two people have the same needs, so we do not use a one-size-fits-all approach.
A personalised care package is built around the individual person — their daily routine, health conditions, preferences, and what they want to stay independent with at home. This might include:
Help getting up, washed, and dressed in the morning
Meal preparation and medication reminders
Companionship visits and social support
Specialist support for dementia or complex health needs
Evening or overnight care as needed
We also involve family members in building the plan, and we review it regularly so it keeps up with changing needs. Families can stay updated through our client portal. Ask our team for details when you get in touch.
What does home care cost in Belfast?
Home care costs in Belfast vary depending on the type and frequency of support needed.
Factors that affect the cost include:
How many visits per week and how long each visit lasts
Whether care is needed during the day, evenings, or overnight
The level of support required (companionship visits cost less than complex medical care)
Whether live-in or 24-hour care is needed
Care can be funded privately, through a Direct Payment from your local Health and Social Care Trust, or through a Personal Budget.
Our team can help explain the funding options available to you in Belfast and County Down. Call us on 028 9752 8855 for a no-obligation conversation about costs and what might suit your budget.
Do I need a referral to get home care in Northern Ireland?
No — you do not need a GP referral or social worker referral to arrange private home care in Northern Ireland. You can contact Unique Home Care NI directly at any time.
If you are being discharged from hospital and need care arranged quickly, we can often move fast to have support in place within a short timeframe.
If your care is being funded through an HSC Trust, the Trust will usually carry out a needs assessment first and then arrange a provider. If you are funding care privately, you can come straight to us. Either way, the first step is a conversation — call us on 028 9752 8855 or email admin@uniquehomecareni.co.uk.
What home care services are available in Newtownards and Ards?
Unique Home Care NI LTD provides a full range of home care services across Newtownards and the wider Ards area, including personal care, dementia support, medication management, household support, and 24-hour or live-in care.
We have been supporting families in the Ards area for several years and our caregivers are based locally, which means familiar faces and reliable visits. Services available in Newtownards and Ards include:
Morning and evening personal care visits
Dementia care and specialist support
Companionship and social visits
Post-hospital recovery care
Live-in and 24-hour home care
Supported living for adults with disabilities
To talk through what is available for your situation in Newtownards or Ards, call 028 9752 8855.
How quickly can home care start in Belfast?
In many cases, home care in Belfast can start within a few days of your first contact with us. If care is needed urgently — for example, following a hospital discharge or a sudden change in someone's condition — we do our best to respond quickly.
The process is straightforward: we have an initial conversation, carry out a free home assessment, put a care plan together, and match your loved one with a suitable caregiver. Our team handles the logistics so you do not have to.
If you need care arranged at short notice in Belfast, call us directly on 028 9752 8855 and we will tell you honestly what is possible and how soon we can help.
Quick Answers About Home Care in Belfast & County Down
Do I need a referral to get home care?
No referral is needed to arrange private home care with Unique Home Care NI. You can call or email us directly to start the conversation. If your care is being funded through an HSC Trust, the Trust will usually carry out their own assessment first.
Can I choose my carer?
Yes. Carer matching is a central part of how we work. We take the time to understand your personality, preferences, and care needs before introducing a caregiver. Where possible, we keep the same carers visiting regularly so your loved one sees a familiar face each time.
Do you provide care for people with dementia?
Yes. Unique Home Care NI provides specialist dementia care at home across Belfast, County Down, and surrounding areas. Our caregivers are trained to support people living with dementia in a way that keeps them comfortable, safe, and as independent as possible in familiar surroundings.
What areas do you cover?
We provide home care across Belfast, County Down, and Ards, including Comber, Ballygowan, Newtownards, Saintfield, and Bangor. If you are not sure whether we cover your area, call us on 028 9752 8855 and we will let you know.
Can I get part-time or occasional home care?
Yes. Care does not have to be full-time or daily. We can arrange one or two visits per week, specific-day support, or evening check-ins depending on what is needed. We build the schedule around the person, not the other way around.
Is Unique Home Care NI regulated?
Yes. Unique Home Care NI is registered with the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA), which is the independent body responsible for regulating and inspecting health and social care services in Northern Ireland. We are also a family-run business, which means the people running the company are personally invested in the quality of care provided.
How much does home care cost in Northern Ireland?
Home care costs depend on the type, frequency, and complexity of the support needed. Funding options include private payment, Direct Payments from your local HSC Trust, or a Personal Budget. Call 028 9752 8855 to talk through costs and funding options with our team.
Get in Touch for Home Care in Belfast & County Down
If you are thinking about home care for yourself or someone you care about, we are happy to talk it through with no pressure and no obligation. Our team will answer your questions honestly and help you work out whether home care is the right option — and if so, what it could look like.
📞 Phone: 028 9752 8855
📧 Email: admin@uniquehomecareni.co.uk
📍 Address: 8 Prince Regent Road, Belfast, BT5 6QR
🌐 Website: uniquehomecareni.com
We offer a free home assessment for all new enquiries. Get in touch today and we can talk through what support would look like for your family.
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