A FAMILY man is launching a new home care service across mid Essex.

Mike Sheehy is bringing home care services to Halstead, the Colne Valley, Sudbury and Braintree with the launch of Home Instead Senior Care.

Mr Sheehy has lived in Essex for 30 years and says he “owes a lot” to the county having raised his own children here.

Home Instead will provide care and support services for the elderly in their own homes.

Mr Sheehy, who has a finance background, said: “I owe a lot to Essex. It’s a lovely place to live with a really strong community feel.

“I hope my new venture can help give back to our local community, and care for people within the comfort of their own homes – something which is needed now more than ever.

“Many people are unaware that home care is even an option for their elderly loved ones, but its true worth has been highlighted throughout the pandemic.

“Being able to keep seniors safe and comfortable within their own homes and suppress their loneliness has been invaluable throughout 2020.

“After all, we all want to be in our own homes as it’s where we feel most secure and is what we worked so hard to own.”

"At Home Instead, we can signpost the options available to seniors when they need help.

"The quality of care that Home Instead ensures is what I would want for my own family, and I hope bringing our special type of home care to Braintree and the surrounding area will keep our local seniors well and happy into the future.”

Mike and his team are looking for up to 50 caring individuals from Mid Essex to become Caregivers.

For more information call 01376 319100 or visit homeinstead.co.uk/braintree.