GoodOaks Homecare - South Kent

19/03/2026

💧 Nutrition and Hydration Week: Why training matters

Providing excellent care means understanding how nutrition and hydration affect health, wellbeing and recovery.

At GoodOaks Homecare South Kent our care professionals receive comprehensive training to recognise the signs of dehydration, support healthy eating and help clients maintain strength and independence at home.

Our teams regularly update their knowledge and skills to reflect the latest best practice in care.

We are also proud to offer the GoodOaks Academy, where free care training courses are available to everyone. It is part of our commitment to raising standards across the care sector and supporting those who care for others.

🎓 Explore the GoodOaks Academy here:
https://academy.goodoakshomecare.co.uk/pages/care-training

16/03/2026

🥗 Nutrition and Hydration Week: Supporting loved ones at home

Good nutrition and staying well hydrated are essential for maintaining health, strength and wellbeing, especially as we get older.

But for many families supporting a loved one at home, changes in appetite, forgetfulness, medication or reduced mobility can make eating and drinking more challenging.

Small changes can make a big difference. Gentle encouragement, regular routines and nutritious, easy-to-eat meals can all help maintain energy levels and wellbeing.

At GoodOaks Homecare South Kent our care professionals support clients with meal preparation, encouragement at mealtimes and monitoring hydration, helping people remain safe and comfortable in their own homes.

📖 Our guide explores practical tips to support nutrition and hydration at home.
👉 Download your free guide here: https://www.goodoakshomecare.co.uk/guides/nutrition-hydration/

09/03/2026

💜 Yesterday we celebrated International Women’s Day and recognise the incredible women who make such a difference every day across GoodOaks Homecare.

From our care professionals delivering compassionate support in people’s homes, to the women leading teams, supporting families, and strengthening our communities, your dedication, kindness and expertise are at the heart of everything we do.

Thank you for the care you provide, the relationships you build, and the positive impact you make in the lives of others.

Happy International Women’s Day to all the amazing women across the GoodOaks family and beyond.

03/02/2026

22/01/2026

Good Oaks Virtual GP – New Benefit for Staff & Clients

We’re pleased to share that GoodOaks has partnered with Doctor Care Anywhere to provide a Virtual GP service, FREE for clients and available as a new health benefit for all employees.

This service provides:

24/7 access to GPs, ACPs, Physiotherapists, and Mental Health Practitioners (with an annual limit of four complimentary appointments. Further appointments can be made on a pay as you go basis)

Appointments within 2 hours via video or phone

Quick access to prescriptions, fit notes, and private referrals

Secure medical records, shared with NHS GPs (with consent). We can Catch any issues early and avoid unnecessary emergencies.

13/12/2025

💚 In our recent poll of GoodOaks clients and their families, 60% told us they feel it’s helpful to have a carer present during a GP appointment.

Our GoodOaks Care Professionals are here to support exactly that, from helping clients connect to the call, to taking notes, to ensuring follow-up actions are clear. We make every appointment smooth, calm and reassuring. 🌳

And importantly, the GoodOaks Virtual GP is designed to support NHS GPs, not replace them - helping clients get timely advice while easing pressure on local services.

13/12/2025

📣GoodOaks Homecare has been ranked 51st in the Elite Franchise Top 100 for 2026! 🎉

This amazing achievement reflects the hard work of our Franchise Partners and care teams across the country, all dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care every day.

Thank you to everyone in our network, we couldn’t have done it without you. 💚

Here’s to another year of growth, innovation and supporting our communities. ✨

19/09/2025

We are hiring 🥳
Come join us look after our community :-)

Join Our Award-Winning Team at GoodOaks that value and rewards the caring people who work with us! At GoodOaks, we're proud of the professional yet personal care that our carers provide. As an ...

21/07/2025

The Mum Test

You may wonder how we choose our staff at GoodOaks?

Well… We are a company founded by care professionals who understand the importance of the person coming into your home. That’s why, when we meet candidates, we ask ourselves a simple, but very important, question: Would we be happy for this person to look after our mum?

If the answer isn’t an overwhelming yes, the candidate won’t be successful in their application.

18/07/2025

Carbon Neutral Care

Measure, Reduce, offset

Did you know that GoodOaks is one of the first UK Homecare companies to become Carbon Neutral?

The majority of emissions in the care sector are generated by care professionals travelling by car to provide care at clients’ homes. We work hard to reduce our mileague wherever possible, and what we can't reduce or eliminate, we offset via local tree-planting schemes which plants trees at schools and other bio-diversity sites, and investment in international green projects.

To find out more information, visit:

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded Carbon Footprint accreditation after offsetting our carbon emissions.

16/07/2025

FAQ’s

FAQ'S - How can Homecare improve your life?

There are so many ways!

Having a paid care professional come into your home can make a really big difference to your life, especially if you’re living with a health condition that limits your ability to live independently at home. Our homes mean a lot to us, they’re the place where we feel safe, comfortable and where we’re surrounded by familiar possessions and memories.

Visiting and Live-in Homecare provides personalised support that is tailored to your individual needs. It's received in the comfort of your own home and provides peace of mind for both you and your family.

If you’re at a place in life where you (or a family member) need extra support to enable you to live at home for longer then homecare might be the perfect solution for you and your family.

To speak with a member of our team, please call 01233 221500

14/07/2025

PRIDE Values

We strongly believe that values, rather than experience, is the strongest driver of whether someone is a going to excel in a care professional role. We sat down with our care professionals and talked about what values were important to them in order to deliver high quality, personalised care.

The result is our PRIDE Values; Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Empathy.

It's what we're on the look-out for during the interview process, and it's how we assess how someone is faring in their role; whether they are demonstrating those values to their clients and colleagues every day.

If you'd like to work with PRIDE, message us today to find out more about a career in homecare.