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Eating disorder support at home in Prestwood
Eating disorder support is offered by 4 of the 44 home care agencies covering Prestwood. Expect to pay here about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- For dementia support, 4 have it on their CQC registration.
- Buckinghamshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- CQC rates 1 of the 2 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate and 2 are not yet rated.
- Rating changes in Buckinghamshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Citation: "Eating disorder support at home in Prestwood", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 4agencies registered with CQC
- 50%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 4offer dementia support
- 0inspected or rated since November 2024
Providers offering eating disorder support
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 44
- Elderly care · 41
- Physical disability care · 39
- Care for adults under 65 · 38
- Dementia care · 37
- Sensory impairment care · 30
- Mental health care · 25
- Learning disability care · 24
- Supported living · 11
- Substance misuse support · 7
- Children's care · 7
- Eating disorder support · 4
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eaves Court | Jul 2019 | 4.4 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Pheonix Healthcare | Apr 2022 | 5.6 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | GPAH Resource Centre High Wycombe | Not yet rated | – | 4.0 miles | 7 |
| 4 | Oakridge House | Not yet rated | – | 5.4 miles | 8 |
All agencies covering Prestwood with a CQC registration for eating disorder support. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Eating disorder support in Prestwood: what the data shows
CQC lists eating disorder support for 4 of the 43 agencies covering Prestwood, or 9%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 50%, 38 points below the town-wide 88% and below the 88% for eating disorder support across England.
The highest rated agency for eating disorder support is Eaves Court. Ratings run from July 2019 to April 2022, and 0 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Prestwood centre: 0 offices. 2 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Buckinghamshire as a whole has 12 agencies registered for eating disorder support; 88% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Buckinghamshire, 9% of agencies are registered for eating disorder support, against 9% here.
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.
Eating disorder support: what it means
Help at mealtimes, and with staying safe physically and emotionally, is offered to people with binge eating disorder, anorexia or bulimia, working in step with the NHS eating disorder service.
What to ask about eating disorder support
- How do you support mealtimes?
- What happens if physical health gets worse?
- How are families involved?
- How do you work with the NHS eating disorder team?
- What training do staff have in eating disorders?
Helpline: Beat helpline, 0808 801 0677. Getting a care needs assessment from Buckinghamshire.
Nearby towns: eating disorder support
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestwood | – | 4 | 1 |
| Princes Risborough | 4.5 mi | 6 | 3 |
| High Wycombe | 4.7 mi | 4 | 1 |
| Wendover | 4.8 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Beaconsfield | 7.2 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Little Chalfont | 7.6 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Bourne End | 8.2 mi | 11 | 6 |
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Eating disorder support in Prestwood: your questions answered
Which agencies in Prestwood provide eating disorder support?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 4 of the 44 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Prestwood list eating disorder support as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Eaves Court.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Prestwood have?
Of the 2 that have been rated, 1 (50%) is rated Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 2. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Prestwood?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will Buckinghamshire council pay for home care?
It may. Buckinghamshire council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Buckinghamshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Prestwood?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, none of the 4 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 2 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Prestwood compare with nearby towns for eating disorder support?
Nearest towns we cover: Princes Risborough (4.5 miles): 6, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; High Wycombe (4.7 miles): 4, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Wendover (4.8 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Prestwood itself has 4, 1 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Eating disorder support near Prestwood
- Eating disorder support in Princes Risborough 4.5 mi
- Eating disorder support in High Wycombe 4.7 mi
- Eating disorder support in Wendover 4.8 mi
- Eating disorder support in Chesham 5.4 mi
- Eating disorder support in Beaconsfield 7.2 mi
- Eating disorder support in Chinnor 7.5 mi
- Eating disorder support in Tring 7.5 mi
- Eating disorder support in Little Chalfont 7.6 mi
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