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Home help in Bristol

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. Compare the 168 CQC-registered agencies covering Bristol and ask which of them provide it.

Agencies from the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026. Prices: Prices typically seen across England in 2026

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Quick summary

  • Of the 168 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bristol, 104 have a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • CQC does not record which agencies provide home help, so ask each agency directly.
  • 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.
  • Ask Bristol, City of council for a care needs assessment, which is free.

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

What home help includes

Typical tasks are cleaning and tidying, laundry and ironing, changing beds, food shopping and collecting prescriptions, preparing meals, help with post and bills, and getting out to appointments or the shops. Many people also value the company. Home help does not include personal care such as washing, dressing or help with medication: for that you need a home care agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Paying for home help

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or just below the rate for visiting care. Bristol, City of council may include practical help in a care plan if a care needs assessment finds eligible needs, though help with housework alone often does not qualify. Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, is often used to pay for it. See home help for the elderly and home help vs home care.

Agency, cleaner or council?

Many home care agencies in Bristol provide home help as well as personal care, which is useful if needs grow. A cleaner or a local "home help" service can be cheaper for housework alone, but is not regulated by CQC. Some councils and charities run low-cost help-at-home or shopping services. Asking Bristol, City of council for an assessment.

Bristol's agencies in figures

Dementia appears on 131 of 168 registrations here (78%), compared with 78% in Bristol, City of as a whole. Registered specialisms here: 144 of 168 list physical disabilities, 84 of 168 list learning disabilities and 93 of 168 list mental health conditions. 95% of rated agencies covering Bristol are Good or Outstanding, compared with 96% of those rated among the 181 we list across Bristol, City of. Home Instead Bristol West, Portishead and Nailsea is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in September 2026. Fourways Care has the oldest rating still in force, from April 2018. Bristol leads the 6 closest towns on our site on the share of every listed agency rated Good or Outstanding, at 62%, ahead of Pill (62%).

How much home help costs in Bristol

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

Bristol City Council's own rates: £24.84 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,120 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,106 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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Work out a weekly cost · What would we pay?

Home care agencies that cover Bristol

Ranked on CQC rating, its date and then distance. Ask each one about home help.

  1. Care and Support Service - Monica Wills House

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Care and Support Service - Monica Wills House)

  2. Home Instead Senior Care

    2.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Home Instead Senior Care)

  3. Miles Ahead Care

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Miles Ahead Care)

  4. Bristol BBA Care Limited

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Bristol BBA Care Limited)

  5. Citywide Care Agency- Bristol

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Citywide Care Agency- Bristol)

  6. Greatful Care

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Greatful Care)

  7. Verve Homecare Ltd

    0.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Verve Homecare Ltd)

  8. Blue Fountain Care Limited

    1.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Blue Fountain Care Limited)

  9. Prime Way Care Ltd

    1.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Prime Way Care Ltd)

  10. CLARITY HOMECARE (BRISTOL)

    1.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    More details (CLARITY HOMECARE (BRISTOL))

  11. East Bristol Reablement Service

    2.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    More details (East Bristol Reablement Service)

  12. Trinity Homecare

    2.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Trinity Homecare)

  13. The Horizon (New) Ltd

    2.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2025Inspected recently
    More details (The Horizon (New) Ltd)

  14. Care Navigation

    3.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Care Navigation)

  15. B & S Healthcare Limited

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    More details (B & S Healthcare Limited)

  16. Stepping Stones to Independence

    3.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Stepping Stones to Independence)

  17. Seren Healthcare Solutions Limited

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Seren Healthcare Solutions Limited)

  18. Bluebird Care (Bristol, Bath & N E Somerset)

    5.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Bluebird Care (Bristol, Bath & N E Somerset))

  19. Enriching Healthcare Ltd

    5.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Enriching Healthcare Ltd)

  20. Thornhill Health Care

    5.9 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Thornhill Health Care)

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What families ask about home help in Bristol

Which agencies provide home help in Bristol?

The CQC register does not show who offers home help. There are 168 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bristol, 104 of them rated Good or Outstanding, so ask each one.

How much does home help cost in Bristol?

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 Bristol, City of 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.

What CQC ratings do agencies covering Bristol have?

CQC rates 104 of 109 as Good or Outstanding, or 95%. Recent evidence: 28 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 131.

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