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Home help in Radcliffe

Help with housework, shopping, meals and errands, often alongside a chat and a cup of tea: that is home help, and it keeps many older people independent for longer. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 238 CQC-registered agencies covering Radcliffe directly.

Agencies from the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026. Prices: Usual 2026 prices across England

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In short

  • 238 home care agencies registered with CQC have an office within 7 miles of Radcliffe, and 130 of them hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • Bury council has to offer a care needs assessment free of charge.
  • Ask each agency about home help; the CQC register has no record of who provides it.
  • 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.

Citation: "Home help in Radcliffe", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

Home help: the usual tasks

  • Cleaning, laundry, ironing and changing beds
  • Shopping and collecting prescriptions
  • Preparing meals
  • Post, bills and appointments
  • Company and trips out

Washing, dressing and medication are personal care, which must come from a CQC-registered home care agency.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. Bury council can fund practical help only where it is part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment, which housework alone rarely is. Many older people use Attendance Allowance to cover it. More: home help for the elderly and the difference between home help and home care.

Who provides home help

Choose a home care agency if personal care may be needed later, because the same carers can take it on. For housework alone, a cleaner or a local help-at-home scheme may cost less, though these are not CQC-regulated. Ask local charities and Bury council what low-cost services exist. How to ask Bury council for an assessment.

Agencies covering Radcliffe: the data

At 96% Good or Outstanding, Radcliffe sits above the Bury figure of 92% (from 408 agencies). Most recent to register: Prime Way Care Ltd (Bolton) (August 2026). Oldest rating on the list: Complete Choice Care Services Limited Birmingham, December 2017. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, Radcliffe comes 4th of 7 (55%), with Farnworth top at 64%. The share registered for dementia is 78% in Radcliffe (185 of 238) and 77% across Bury. By specialism, 201 of 238 list physical disabilities, 118 of 238 list learning disabilities and 153 of 238 list mental health conditions.

How much home help costs in Radcliffe

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

Bury Council's own rates: £25.57 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £773.20 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £915.91 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. Estimate the weekly cost or see what you might pay

Home care agencies that cover Radcliffe

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

  1. Choices for Living Well (Killelea)

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Choices for Living Well (Killelea))

  2. Home Instead Salford-Worsley

    3.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2023
    More details (Home Instead Salford-Worsley)

  3. The Focus Foundation

    3.8 miles · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Mental health conditions

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Aug 2023
    More details (The Focus Foundation)

  4. Care Connect Bury Ltd

    2.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Care Connect Bury Ltd)

  5. Persona Domiciliary Support Service

    2.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Persona Domiciliary Support Service)

  6. Care Direct Salford

    2.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Care Direct Salford)

  7. Alexandra House - Bury

    2.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Alexandra House - Bury)

  8. Bury Council - Falcon & Griffin Extra Care Scheme

    3.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Bury Council - Falcon & Griffin Extra Care Scheme)

  9. Choices for Living Well (Reablement)

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Choices for Living Well (Reablement))

  10. Companions in Care

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Companions in Care)

  11. Dementia Care & Support at Home Limited

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Dementia Care & Support at Home Limited)

  12. Bolton Supported Living

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Bolton Supported Living)

  13. Carerecruit Solutions Limited

    3.9 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Carerecruit Solutions Limited)

  14. Cottage HomeCare Services

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Cottage HomeCare Services)

  15. Orchid Home Care Support Limited

    4.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Orchid Home Care Support Limited)

  16. Meridian Health and Social Care - Manchester North

    4.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Meridian Health and Social Care - Manchester North)

  17. Homecare Team Ltd

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Homecare Team Ltd)

  18. Seva Line Limited

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Seva Line Limited)

  19. Tamami Healthcare Ltd

    5.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Tamami Healthcare Ltd)

  20. Sahara Avenues Ltd

    5.2 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Sahara Avenues Ltd)

The full list: 238 agencies covering Radcliffe →

Home help in Radcliffe: common questions

Which home care agencies offer home help in Radcliffe?

238 agencies on the CQC register have an office within 7 miles of Radcliffe, and 130 hold a Good or Outstanding rating. Which of them provide home help is not recorded by CQC: ask them.

What does home help cost in Radcliffe?

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.

Will the council fund help with housework?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by Bury 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.

How are agencies covering Radcliffe rated?

Of 136 agencies with a CQC rating, 130 (96%) are Good or Outstanding. Dementia is a specialism for 185, and 26 have a rating or inspection from the past two years.

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