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Eating disorder support at home in Prestwich
26 out of 316 home care agencies covering Prestwich are registered for eating disorder support, run by 24 different providers. The largest is I Care (GB) Limited, with 3. 94% of the 18 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for eating disorder support across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 7 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 4 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 15 October 2026, Cottage HomeCare Services was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- Whatever your savings, Bury council will assess care needs for free.
- Among the 18 rated agencies, 17 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate; 8 are still waiting for a first rating.
- 26 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Bury, updated every day.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Eating disorder support at home in Prestwich", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 26agencies registered with CQC
- 94%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 26support people with dementia
- 4inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering eating disorder support
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 316
- Elderly care · 286
- Care for adults under 65 · 285
- Physical disability care · 263
- Dementia care · 240
- Mental health care · 192
- Sensory impairment care · 177
- Learning disability care · 154
- Supported living · 99
- Children's care · 58
- Substance misuse support · 35
- Eating disorder support · 26
The full list for eating disorder support covering Prestwich: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Eating disorder support in Prestwich by the numbers
Registered for eating disorder support: 26 out of 316 agencies covering Prestwich (8%). 94% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 93% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for eating disorder support across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for eating disorder support: Cottage HomeCare Services, Care Connect Bury Ltd and Comprehensive Care Ltd. 4 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: September 2018. Newest: October 2026. Within 2 miles of Prestwich centre: 1 office. 8 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Share registered for eating disorder support: 8% here, 7% across Bury.
In the North West, 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
Mealtime support and help to stay safe, physically and emotionally, are central to eating disorder support. It is meant for people living with bulimia, binge eating disorder, anorexia or similar conditions, and complements specialist NHS eating disorder care.
Questions worth asking about eating disorder support
- How do you monitor physical health safely?
- How is the care plan reviewed?
- How do you support life outside mealtimes?
- What training do staff have in eating disorders?
- How do you work with the NHS eating disorder team?
Helpline: Beat helpline, 0808 801 0677. Getting a care needs assessment from Bury.
Nearby towns: eating disorder support
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestwich | – | 26 | 17 |
| Whitefield | 1.6 mi | 30 | 21 |
| Salford | 2.4 mi | 31 | 19 |
| Swinton | 3.2 mi | 23 | 14 |
| Radcliffe | 3.3 mi | 21 | 15 |
| Middleton | 3.7 mi | 32 | 20 |
| Manchester | 4.2 mi | 38 | 21 |
Your council
Bury
Savings under £23,250? Bury council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Bury
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Prestwich
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about eating disorder support in Prestwich
Which home care agencies in Prestwich offer eating disorder support?
26 of the 316 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Prestwich list eating disorder support as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Cottage HomeCare Services, Care Connect Bury Ltd and Comprehensive Care Ltd.
How are home care agencies in Prestwich rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 18. Of those, 17 (94%) are Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 8 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Prestwich?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Bury council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Bury 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 Bury council.
How can I pick between agencies in Prestwich?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 4 of the 26 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 14 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about eating disorder support in towns near Prestwich?
Prestwich has 26, with 17 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Whitefield (1.6 miles): 30, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Salford (2.4 miles): 31, 19 rated Good or Outstanding; Swinton (3.2 miles): 23, 14 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Prestwich area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Prestwich
- Eating disorder support in Whitefield 1.6 mi
- Eating disorder support in Salford 2.4 mi
- Eating disorder support in Swinton 3.2 mi
- Eating disorder support in Radcliffe 3.3 mi
- Eating disorder support in Middleton 3.7 mi
- Eating disorder support in Manchester 4.2 mi
- Eating disorder support in Eccles 4.5 mi
- Eating disorder support in Bury 4.9 mi
Also in Prestwich, and guides
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.