Home care · Cambridgeshire
Substance misuse support at home in Sawston
Substance misuse support is offered by 4 of the 24 home care agencies covering Sawston. Of the 3 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for substance misuse support across England). Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since October 2024.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Cambridgeshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 4 list dementia as a specialism.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Cambridgeshire, updated every day.
- 3 of the 3 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding and 1 is not yet rated.
To cite: "Substance misuse support at home in Sawston", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 4CQC-registered agencies
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 4are registered for dementia
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers substance misuse support in Sawston
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 24
- Elderly care · 23
- Care for adults under 65 · 22
- Dementia care · 21
- Physical disability care · 21
- Sensory impairment care · 16
- Mental health care · 16
- Learning disability care · 11
- Eating disorder support · 5
- Supported living · 5
- Substance misuse support · 4
- Children's care · 3
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lead Care | Mar 2018 | 2.2 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Home Instead Cambridge | Jun 2018 | 5.5 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Availl (Cambridge) | Jan 2019 | 6.7 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Phoenix Healthcare SL | Not yet rated | – | 5.4 miles | 6 |
Every agency covering Sawston registered with CQC for substance misuse support, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Substance misuse support in Sawston: what the data shows
17% of Sawston's agencies (4 of 24) hold a CQC registration for substance misuse support. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 7 points above the 93% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for substance misuse support across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for substance misuse support: Lead Care, Home Instead Cambridge and Availl (Cambridge). 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from March 2018 and the newest from January 2019. Offices within 2 miles of Sawston centre: 0. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Cambridgeshire, 15 agencies are registered for substance misuse support, and 86% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 17% of agencies list substance misuse support, compared with 11% 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 substance misuse support involves
Substance misuse support helps people affected by alcohol or drug use to stay safe, manage their health and work towards recovery, alongside specialist treatment services.
Questions to ask agencies about substance misuse support
- How do you help with housing, money or work?
- How do you support physical health and medication?
- What training do staff have in substance misuse?
- Who decides when support can be reduced?
- How do you keep people safe at night?
Where to get support: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Getting a care needs assessment from Cambridgeshire.
Substance misuse support in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawston | – | 4 | 3 |
| Cambridge | 5.9 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Histon | 9.4 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Waterbeach | 10.0 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Cottenham | 11.4 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Northstowe | 12.2 mi | 6 | 4 |
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Questions families ask about substance misuse support in Sawston
Who offers substance misuse support at home in Sawston?
Of the 24 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Sawston, 4 list substance misuse support as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Lead Care, Home Instead Cambridge and Availl (Cambridge).
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Sawston have?
Of the 3 that have been rated, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. 1 has not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Sawston?
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. 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. See our full cost guide.
Will Cambridgeshire council pay for 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.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Sawston?
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, and 3 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Sawston compare with nearby towns for substance misuse support?
Nearest towns we cover: Linton (5.0 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Cambridge (5.9 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Saffron Walden (7.7 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding. Sawston itself has 4, 3 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Substance misuse support in nearby towns
- Substance misuse support in Linton 5.0 mi
- Substance misuse support in Cambridge 5.9 mi
- Substance misuse support in Saffron Walden 7.7 mi
- Substance misuse support in Histon 9.4 mi
- Substance misuse support in Waterbeach 10.0 mi
- Substance misuse support in Cottenham 11.4 mi
- Substance misuse support in Haverhill 11.5 mi
- Substance misuse support in Cambourne 12.1 mi
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