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Buckinghamshire: A Premier County for Quality Care and Heritage

Introduction

Buckinghamshire, located in South East England, is renowned for its outstanding elderly care provisions, historic landmarks, and thriving communities. The county offers exceptional care homes, home care services, and supported living options.

Key Location Facts

  • Strategic Position:
    • 30 miles northwest of London
    • Borders Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Hertfordshire
  • Major Towns:
    • Aylesbury (county town)
    • High Wycombe
    • Milton Keynes

Care Sector Excellence

Residential Care Options

  • Care Homes: Over 120 registered facilities countywide
  • Specialist Provisions:
    • Dementia care units
    • Disability care accommodations
    • Elderly care residences

Community-Based Services

  • Home care providers delivering daily living support
  • Supported living schemes for independent lifestyles
  • Specialist disability care teams

Historical and Cultural Highlights

Notable Heritage Sites

  • Waddesdon Manor (National Trust property)
  • Chequers (Prime Minister's country residence)
  • Roald Dahl Museum (Great Missenden)

Famous Connections

  • Benjamin Disraeli (former Prime Minister)
  • John Milton (poet)

Modern Buckinghamshire

Healthcare Infrastructure

  • Stoke Mandeville Hospital (NHS trust)
  • Multiple private care home providers
  • County-wide home care networks

Economic Strengths

  • Thriving pharmaceutical sector
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Growing tech industries

Key Statistics

  • Population: 800,000+
  • Over 18% aged 65+
  • 15% of residents accessing care services

Why Choose Buckinghamshire?

  • Comprehensive elderly care options
  • Progressive disability care provisions
  • Historic charm meets modern living
  • Excellent transport links to London
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