Home care · Cambridgeshire
Eating disorder support at home in Northstowe
5 of the 37 home care agencies covering Northstowe offer eating disorder support. CQC has rated 3 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for eating disorder support across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- CQC rates 3 of the 3 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding and 2 are not yet rated.
- 5 list dementia as a specialism.
- Cambridgeshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Cambridgeshire daily: see the latest changes.
To cite: "Eating disorder support at home in Northstowe", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 5agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 5offer dementia support
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers eating disorder support in Northstowe
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 37
- Physical disability care · 36
- Elderly care · 33
- Care for adults under 65 · 32
- Dementia care · 31
- Sensory impairment care · 24
- Learning disability care · 24
- Mental health care · 21
- Children's care · 12
- Supported living · 10
- Substance misuse support · 6
- Eating disorder support · 5
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westminster Homecare Limited – Cambridge | Jan 2020 | 1.8 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Availl (Cambridge) | Jan 2019 | 5.6 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Home Instead Cambridge | Jun 2018 | 6.8 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | ANK Solutions Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.5 miles | 8 |
| 5 | Nurse Plus UK - Bury | Not yet rated | – | 5.8 miles | 8 |
The full list for eating disorder support covering Northstowe: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How eating disorder support in Northstowe compares
14% of Northstowe's agencies (5 of 37) hold a CQC registration for eating disorder support. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for eating disorder support are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 13 points above the 87% for all agencies in the town).
For eating disorder support, the top rated agencies are Westminster Homecare Limited – Cambridge, Availl (Cambridge) and Home Instead Cambridge. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: June 2018. Newest: January 2020. Offices within 2 miles of Northstowe centre: 1. 2 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Cambridgeshire as a whole has 14 agencies registered for eating disorder support; 90% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for eating disorder support: 14% here, 10% across Cambridgeshire.
Live-in care in the East of England runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What eating disorder support involves
Eating disorder support helps people living with conditions such as anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder, alongside NHS eating disorder services, with mealtime support and help to stay physically and emotionally safe.
Questions worth asking about eating disorder support
- What training do staff have in eating disorders?
- How do you support life outside mealtimes?
- How is the care plan reviewed?
- How do you monitor physical health safely?
- How do you support mealtimes?
Helpline: Beat helpline, 0808 801 0677. How to get assessed by Cambridgeshire.
Eating disorder support in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northstowe | – | 5 | 3 |
| Cottenham | 2.8 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Histon | 3.0 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Waterbeach | 5.9 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Cambridge | 6.4 mi | 7 | 4 |
| St Ives | 6.5 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Papworth Everard | 7.8 mi | 3 | 2 |
Council help
Cambridgeshire
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What families want to know about eating disorder support in Northstowe
Who offers eating disorder support at home in Northstowe?
Of the 37 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Northstowe, 5 list eating disorder support as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Westminster Homecare Limited – Cambridge, Availl (Cambridge) and Home Instead Cambridge.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Northstowe?
3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 3 with a rating. 2 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What does home care cost in Northstowe?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. See our full cost guide.
Does Cambridgeshire council fund home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Cambridgeshire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Cambridgeshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Northstowe?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 5 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 3 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more eating disorder support in towns near Northstowe?
In Northstowe there are 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Cottenham (2.8 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Histon (3.0 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Waterbeach (5.9 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Eating disorder support near Northstowe
- Eating disorder support in Cottenham 2.8 mi
- Eating disorder support in Histon 3.0 mi
- Eating disorder support in Waterbeach 5.9 mi
- Eating disorder support in Cambridge 6.4 mi
- Eating disorder support in St Ives 6.5 mi
- Eating disorder support in Cambourne 7.1 mi
- Eating disorder support in Papworth Everard 7.8 mi
- Eating disorder support in Huntingdon 10.6 mi
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