Home Care and Support Framework
Home Care and Support Framework (HCSF) Providers 2026-2027
The following home care providers have met the council’s quality standards and are contracted by the council to provide domiciliary care to individuals whose care is funded by the council.
| Provider | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Care UK | 0118 986 6700 | sueabscare@hotmail.com |
| Bright Future Care | 0203 719 3618 | info@brightfuturecare.co.uk |
| Calvary Care | 0208 850 5580 | info@calvary-care.org.uk |
| Cardinal Care | 0333 004 7770 | enquiries@cardinalcare.co.uk |
| Care at Home Reading | 0118 327 3232 | reading@careathomereading.com |
| Care 24Seven | 0333 207 5727 | |
| Embrace Community Care Services | 0118 214 7172 | enquiries@embraceservices.co.uk |
| Kcare Nursing Agency | 0118 956 9922 | reading@kcarehealth.com |
| New Beginnings Healthcare services | 01276 732 361 | info@nbhealthcare.co.uk |
| People Matter Support Services | 07775 446 434 | info@peoplemattersupport.co.uk |
| Priority Services 4U | 0118 214 3803 | admin@priorityservices4u.co.uk |
| VJ Carers | 0118 986 8394 | officeadmin@vjcarers.com |
If quality concerns are identified for a provider on the Home Care Framework, Reading Borough Council may place a flag on a provider:
- An amber flag (placements to be made with caution)
- A red flag (no new placements to be made)
Red flagged providers will be removed from the Framework list above. Amber flagged providers will remain listed, but the amber flag status will be stated. If you would like further information about any placement flags, please contact the Quality and Contracts (Commissioning) Team.
Last updated on 17/04/2026
Home Care and Support Framework