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Substance misuse support at home in Chesham

3 out of 32 home care agencies covering Chesham are registered for substance misuse support. Of the 3 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for substance misuse support across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 1 home care agency has a rating more than four years old.

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Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence

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Cite this: The Care Panel, "Substance misuse support at home in Chesham", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

  • 3registered agencies
  • 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
  • 3list dementia as a specialism
  • 0rated or inspected within two years

Providers offering substance misuse support

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RankAgencyCQC ratingDate ratedOfficeOther specialisms
1Appleby CareGoodFeb 20234.7 miles7
2Above and Beyond Home CareGoodAug 20236.8 miles6
3Caremark (Chiltern & Three Rivers)GoodJan 20190.7 miles7

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Substance misuse support in Chesham by the numbers

3 of the 31 agencies covering Chesham are registered with CQC for substance misuse support (10%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 18 points above the 82% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for substance misuse support.

Appleby Care, Above and Beyond Home Care and Caremark (Chiltern & Three Rivers) lead the list for substance misuse support. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2019. Newest: August 2023. Within 2 miles of Chesham centre: 1 office.

For comparison, Buckinghamshire has 16 agencies registered for substance misuse support; of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for substance misuse support: 10% here, 12% across Buckinghamshire.

In the South East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.

Substance misuse support: what it means

Anyone whose life is affected by drinking or drug use can get this support, which works next to specialist treatment services and aims at safety, better health and recovery.

Questions worth asking about substance misuse support

  1. How do you keep people safe at night?
  2. What happens if someone relapses?
  3. How do you work with local drug and alcohol treatment services?
  4. How do you support recovery goals and family relationships?
  5. How do you help with housing, money or work?

Support: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Getting a care needs assessment from Buckinghamshire.

Nearby towns: substance misuse support

TownMilesNumber of agenciesGood or Outstanding
Chesham–33
Bovingdon3.3 mi75
Little Chalfont3.6 mi44
Berkhamsted3.8 mi75
Prestwood5.4 mi74
Chalfont St Giles5.8 mi76
Tring6.3 mi32

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Common questions about substance misuse support in Chesham

How many agencies in Chesham offer substance misuse support?

Substance misuse support is a registered specialism for 3 of the 32 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Chesham (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Appleby Care, Above and Beyond Home Care and Caremark (Chiltern & Three Rivers).

How are home care agencies in Chesham rated by CQC?

CQC has rated 3. Of those, 3 (100%) are Good or Outstanding.

How much should I expect to pay for home care in Chesham?

Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.

Can Buckinghamshire council help pay for home care?

It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Buckinghamshire council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Buckinghamshire council.

How can I pick between agencies in Chesham?

Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 3 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 3. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.

What about substance misuse support in towns near Chesham?

Chesham has 3, with 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Bovingdon (3.3 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Little Chalfont (3.6 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Berkhamsted (3.8 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.

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