Koti Home Care

02/06/2026

Serious question for fellow managers, coordinators and office survivors...
What is the official biscuit of a meeting?
We've all attended those meetings where somebody proudly arrives with a packet of Rich Tea and somehow expects us to solve the world's problems.
Meanwhile, there are people who believe a Chocolate Digestive demonstrates genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.
Personally, I think your choice of meeting biscuit says a lot about your leadership style.
🍪 Rich Tea = "Let's keep this brief."
🍪 Digestive = "We've got some important things to discuss."
🍪 Chocolate Digestive = "I value my team."
🍪 Hobnob = "We're here all day."
🍪 Custard Cream = "I enjoy chaos and watching crumbs destroy paperwork."
🍪 Bourbon = "I'm here for the biscuits, not the meeting."
As we continue setting up Koti Home Care, we're facing some important decisions around systems, policies, recruitment and office setup.
But perhaps the biggest challenge is establishing a robust biscuit strategy for team meetings.
So, help me out...
What biscuit are you bringing to the meeting table?
And if you say Rich Tea, please explain your reasoning.

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

Current status at Koti Home Care HQ:

☕ Tea consumption: concerning
📦 Deliveries arriving daily: relentless
🖨 Printer behaviour: emotionally unstable
📋 Number of checklists created: approximately 47
👀 Times we have said “have we remembered everything?” today: 163

Preparing to launch a home care service is a strange mix of:

* governance
* recruitment
* uniforms
* policies
* spreadsheets
* coffee
* optimism
* and occasionally staring silently into the distance wondering why the printer suddenly hates you.

Behind every new care service is a huge amount of work that people never really see.

But amongst all the preparation, the most important thing remains simple:

Building a service where people feel safe, supported, respected and genuinely cared for.

We are getting closer.

Slowly.
Carefully.
With slightly less printer-related tension than last week.

22/05/2026

At Koti Home Care, we are currently preparing for full registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

While this process is underway, we are not yet providing regulated personal care (such as assistance with washing, dressing, or medication administration).

However, we are already supporting individuals and families through a range of high-quality, non-regulated services designed to make daily life easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

What We Can Support With Today

Companionship & Social Support

Loneliness can have a profound impact on wellbeing. We provide meaningful companionship—whether that’s conversation, shared activities, or simply being present.

Friendly visits at home
Accompaniment to appointments or outings
Support attending social or community activities
Building confidence and routine

Home Help & Everyday Living Support

We help keep your home running smoothly, so you can focus on living well.

Light housekeeping and domestic tasks
Laundry and ironing
Meal preparation and basic cooking
Shopping and errands

Wellbeing & Independence Support

Our focus is on maintaining independence in a safe and respectful way.

Routine and structure support
Prompting and encouragement (non-medical)
Mobility support without personal care
General wellbeing check-ins

Hospital Discharge & Short-Term Support (Non-Regulated)

We can step in quickly to support individuals returning home, helping to stabilise the environment while longer-term arrangements are made.

Settling back into the home environment
Shopping, meals, and household setup
Companionship during recovery
Liaison with family members

Family & Respite Support

Supporting families is just as important as supporting individuals.

Sitting services to give family carers a break
Flexible, short-term cover
Peace of mind that someone is present

Looking Ahead

We are in the final stages of registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), after which we will begin offering fully regulated personal care services.

Our current approach allows us to build trusted relationships now, so that when registration is complete, support can continue seamlessly.

A Transparent Approach

We believe in being clear and honest from the outset.

If you require regulated personal care at this stage, we will always advise you accordingly and, where appropriate, support you to find the right provider.

Whether you need immediate non-regulated support, or are planning ahead for future care needs, we are here.

31/03/2026

28/03/2026

Today, we’re proud to introduce Koti Home Care.

A new service built around something simple—but often overlooked.

Time. Presence. And doing things properly.

Koti has been created to support people in their own homes in a way that feels natural, respectful, and genuinely helpful.

Not rushed.
Not transactional.
Not just “another visit.”

As we begin, we want to be completely open.

We are currently in the process of registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which means we are not yet providing regulated personal care.

But that doesn’t mean we’re waiting.

From today, we are supporting individuals and families with:

✔️ Companionship and meaningful conversation
✔️ Help around the home (cleaning, laundry, meals)
✔️ Shopping, errands, and day-to-day support
✔️ Accompaniment to appointments and outings
✔️ Short-term support following hospital discharge (non-regulated)
✔️ Sitting services to give family carers a break

Sometimes, what people need most isn’t complex care.

It’s someone reliable, consistent, and present.

That’s where we start.

And when our CQC registration is complete, we’ll build on that foundation to offer fully regulated care—seamlessly, with people we already know and support.

If you, a family member, or someone you know could benefit from this kind of support, we’d be happy to have a conversation.

Koti Home Care
Support that feels right, from the very beginning.