Substance Misuse Support at Home in Wendover: 6 Agencies (Oct 2026)

Ranked providers of substance misuse support

Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers

#	Agency	CQC rating	Last rated	Office	Other specialisms
1	Innovative Start Ltd	Good	Jun 2026	5.5 miles	9
2	Scope Care Services Ltd	Good	Oct 2018	4.9 miles	8
3	Caremark (Chiltern & Three Rivers)	Good	Jan 2019	6.2 miles	7
4	All 4 Health Main Office	Not yet rated	–	5.0 miles	8
5	Bloomscare Ltd	Not yet rated	–	5.2 miles	8
6	Nurture Inc Limited	Not yet rated	–	5.5 miles	6

All agencies covering Wendover with a CQC registration for substance misuse support. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.

Substance misuse support in Wendover: what the data shows

Registered for substance misuse support: 6 out of 60 agencies covering Wendover (10%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, 14 points above the town-wide 86% and above the 88% for substance misuse support across England.

The highest rated agencies for substance misuse support are Innovative Start Ltd, Scope Care Services Ltd and Caremark (Chiltern & Three Rivers). Ratings run from October 2018 to June 2026, and 1 is from the last two years. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Wendover. 3 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Buckinghamshire as a whole has 16 agencies registered for substance misuse support; 100% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Buckinghamshire, 12% of agencies are registered for substance misuse support, against 10% here.

Typical prices in the South East: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.

About substance misuse support

For people affected by drug or alcohol use, substance misuse support focuses on safety, health and recovery, and works alongside specialist treatment services.

What to ask about substance misuse support

Who decides when support can be reduced?
What training do staff have in substance misuse?
How do you support physical health and medication?
How do you help with housing, money or work?
How do you support recovery goals and family relationships?

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

Substance misuse support around Wendover

Place	How far	Agencies	Rated Good or Outstanding
Wendover	–	6	3
Tring	4.0 mi	3	2
Aylesbury	4.7 mi	5	2
Prestwood	4.8 mi	7	4
Princes Risborough	4.8 mi	7	3
Chesham	6.7 mi	3	3
Berkhamsted	7.2 mi	7	5

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Substance misuse support in Wendover: your questions answered

Which home care agencies in Wendover offer substance misuse support?

6 of the 60 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Wendover list substance misuse support as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Innovative Start Ltd, Scope Care Services Ltd and Caremark (Chiltern & Three Rivers).

What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Wendover have?

Of the 3 that have been rated, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. 3 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.

What are typical home care prices in Wendover?

Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.

Will Buckinghamshire council pay for home care?

Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Buckinghamshire council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Buckinghamshire council.

What should I look for when choosing agencies in Wendover?

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, 1 of the 6 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 2 have older reports. Our checklist.

How does Wendover compare with nearby towns for substance misuse support?

Nearest towns we cover: Tring (4.0 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Aylesbury (4.7 miles): 5, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Prestwood (4.8 miles): 7, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Wendover itself has 6, 3 of them Good or Outstanding.

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