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Home help in Shelf

Help with housework, shopping, meals and errands, often alongside a chat and a cup of tea: that is home help, and it keeps many older people independent for longer. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 105 CQC-registered agencies covering Shelf directly.

Updated 27 October 2026 (CQC register) · Prices: Prices typically seen across England in 2026

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In short

  • Agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Shelf: 105, with 64 rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs around £32–£34 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.
  • The CQC register does not say who provides home help: ask the agencies directly.
  • Ask Bradford council for a care needs assessment, which is free.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home help in Shelf", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

Home help: the usual tasks

  • Cleaning, laundry, ironing and changing beds
  • Shopping and collecting prescriptions
  • Preparing meals
  • Post, bills and appointments
  • Company and trips out

Washing, dressing and medication are personal care, which must come from a CQC-registered home care agency.

Who provides home help

Choose a home care agency if personal care may be needed later, because the same carers can take it on. For housework alone, a cleaner or a local help-at-home scheme may cost less, though these are not CQC-regulated. Ask local charities and Bradford council what low-cost services exist. Getting assessed by Bradford council.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. Bradford council can fund practical help only where it is part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment, which housework alone rarely is. Many older people use Attendance Allowance to cover it. More: home help for the elderly and the difference between home help and home care.

Agencies covering Shelf: the data

One rating goes back to May 2018: Choices Homecare (Calderdale). Ask what has changed since. In Shelf, 76% of agencies support people with dementia (80 of 105); the Bradford figure is 78%. Registered specialisms here: 93 of 105 list physical disabilities, 62 of 105 list learning disabilities and 71 of 105 list mental health conditions. CQC registered Caring Collective in September 2026, the newest on this list. Across Bradford, 21% of agencies have a rating under two years old; covering Shelf it is 22%. Across Bradford we list 178 agencies, and 90% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Shelf the figure is 90%. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, Shelf comes 3rd of 7 (61%), with Halifax top at 68%. Bradford has 1 Outstanding agencies in total; covering Shelf the figure is 2.

What home help costs in Shelf

Prices typically seen across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council's own rates: £25.28 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £788.66 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £852.36 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Home care agencies serving Shelf

Check with each agency that it offers home help. Order: CQC rating, then how recent, then distance.

  1. CJP Outreach Services Ltd

    4.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    See details (CJP Outreach Services Ltd)

  2. Leeds Supported Living

    1.7 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Leeds Supported Living)

  3. Endorphins Group

    2.2 miles · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Endorphins Group)

  4. ALS Support Limited t/a ALS Support

    2.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    See details (ALS Support Limited t/a ALS Support)

  5. 24/7 Local Care

    2.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    See details (24/7 Local Care)

  6. Success Point Associate Ltd

    2.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Success Point Associate Ltd)

  7. Lifeways Community Care (Halifax)

    3.0 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Lifeways Community Care (Halifax))

  8. Angelcare UK Limited

    3.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Angelcare UK Limited)

  9. Easy Healthcare (Yorkshire) Limited

    3.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Easy Healthcare (Yorkshire) Limited)

  10. Edenom Care Ltd

    3.2 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Edenom Care Ltd)

  11. Right at Home Calderdale

    3.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Right at Home Calderdale)

  12. Lotus Home Care Calderdale

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Lotus Home Care Calderdale)

  13. Together We Care Ltd

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Together We Care Ltd)

  14. Vision Care Services

    3.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Vision Care Services)

  15. Reliance Community Care Limited Bradford

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Reliance Community Care Limited Bradford)

  16. Medacs Healthcare Plc

    4.0 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Medacs Healthcare Plc)

  17. Alchita Care Limited of Bradford

    4.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Alchita Care Limited of Bradford)

  18. Railway Bridge View

    4.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Railway Bridge View)

  19. Elite Care UK Ltd

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Elite Care UK Ltd)

  20. 1 Homecare Bradford

    4.4 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    See details (1 Homecare Bradford)

See all 105 agencies covering Shelf →

Home help in Shelf: common questions

Who provides home help in Shelf?

CQC does not record which agencies provide home help. 105 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Shelf; 64 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides home help.

What does home help cost in Shelf?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Does the council pay for home help?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by Bradford council; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

How good are home care agencies around Shelf?

90% Good or Outstanding (64 of 71 rated). 24 were inspected or rated within two years, and 80 are registered for dementia.

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