Double-award milestone for Hemel Hempstead’s Doves Care Agency
Hemel Hempstead Care Agency Celebrates 10 Years and National Award Nomination Following "Best in Herts" Win
Doves Care Agency, a family-run provider of home and complex care, is celebrating a triple milestone this month: a decade of serving the Hertfordshire community, their recent crowning as the Best Homecare Service Provider 2025 – Hertfordshire, and being named a national finalist for the prestigious Homecare Awards 2026.
Founded in 2016, Doves Care Agency has spent the last 10 years "Serving Hearts and Minds," helping elderly and vulnerable residents in Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, and neighbouring areas maintain their independence. Their reputation for excellence is backed by a decade-long partnership as an approved provider for Hertfordshire County Council.
The agency’s commitment to quality has moved from local acclaim to the national stage. After being named the top provider in the county for 2025, Doves Care Agency has now been shortlisted as a finalist for the National Homecare Awards, with the winners to be announced this March.
The heart of the agency's success lies in its team culture. Nicoleta Ivan, a former Domiciliary Healthcare Assistant at the agency, recently shared her experience: "What touched me most is that even after I stopped working for them, their support did not stop. I truly believe that anyone receiving care from this agency is in very good hands — they will be treated with respect and compassion."
Ellie Evans, Co-Founder and Operations and Managing Director, added: "Reaching our 10th anniversary is a proud moment, but to do so as the reigning 'Best Homecare Provider' in Hertfordshire while being named a national finalist is truly humbling. For a decade, we have focused on providing the kind of care we would want for our own parents. This recognition belongs to our incredible team of carers who go above and beyond every single day."
As Doves Care Agency enters its second decade, the team is expanding its specialist NHS and private-pay services into neighbouring Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire, bringing their award-winning standards to even more families.