Home care · Cheshire East
Children's care at home in Middlewich
Children's care is offered by 9 of the 47 home care agencies covering Middlewich. Among the 6 with a CQC rating, 83% are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for children's care across England). Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 5 list dementia as a specialism.
- Among the 6 rated agencies, 5 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 3 not yet rated.
- Rating changes in Cheshire East are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- A care needs assessment from Cheshire East council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Middlewich", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 9registered agencies
- 83%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 5are registered for dementia
- 0rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering children's care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 47
- Elderly care · 42
- Care for adults under 65 · 38
- Physical disability care · 35
- Dementia care · 32
- Sensory impairment care · 29
- Mental health care · 28
- Learning disability care · 25
- Supported living · 15
- Children's care · 9
- Substance misuse support · 4
- Eating disorder support · 3
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North West Care Cooperative - Chester | May 2022 | 5.7 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Blueberry Care | Sep 2019 | 0.7 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | We Support Head Office | Nov 2018 | 5.9 miles | 1 | |
| 4 | Care Select | Aug 2021 | 6.7 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Lantern Care Services | Jun 2018 | 6.8 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Evolving Care Ltd Crewe | Apr 2024 | 6.6 miles | 9 | |
| 7 | Marbury Health Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.5 miles | 5 |
| 8 | Bright and Wonderful Care Office | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 3 |
| 9 | Alcedo Care Cheshire East & Staffordshire | Not yet rated | – | 6.9 miles | 9 |
This table lists each agency covering Middlewich registered for children's care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Middlewich centre.
Children's care in Middlewich: what the data shows
Registered for children's care: 9 out of 47 agencies covering Middlewich (19%). Of those rated, 83% are Good or Outstanding: 5 points below the 88% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 89% for children's care.
North West Care Cooperative - Chester, Blueberry Care and We Support Head Office lead the list for children's care. The newest rating is from April 2024 and the oldest from June 2018; 0 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of Middlewich centre: 1 office. 3 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Cheshire East has 14 agencies registered for children's care; of those rated, 83% are Good or Outstanding. Children's care is on 19% of registrations here and 15% across Cheshire East.
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.
Children's care: what it means
Short breaks for parents, personal care and support with health routines are the main parts of this care, which is for young people and children with disabilities or complex health needs, together with their families.
Before you choose: questions on children's care
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
Support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Ask Cheshire East for a care needs assessment.
Nearby towns: children's care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlewich | – | 9 | 5 |
| Elworth | 3.6 mi | 9 | 5 |
| Holmes Chapel | 3.6 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Winsford | 3.7 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Sandbach | 4.5 mi | 10 | 6 |
| Northwich | 5.8 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Crewe | 6.2 mi | 8 | 5 |
Council support
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Common questions about children's care in Middlewich
Which home care agencies in Middlewich offer children's care?
9 of the 47 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Middlewich list children's care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include North West Care Cooperative - Chester, Blueberry Care and We Support Head Office.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Middlewich have?
Of the 6 that have been rated, 5 (83%) are rated Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 3 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Middlewich?
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 Cheshire East council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Cheshire East 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 Cheshire East council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Middlewich?
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 9 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 6 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Middlewich compare with nearby towns for children's care?
Nearest towns we cover: Elworth (3.6 miles): 9, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Holmes Chapel (3.6 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Winsford (3.7 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Middlewich itself has 9, 5 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Children's care in nearby towns
- Children's care in Elworth 3.6 mi
- Children's care in Holmes Chapel 3.6 mi
- Children's care in Winsford 3.7 mi
- Children's care in Sandbach 4.5 mi
- Children's care in Northwich 5.8 mi
- Children's care in Crewe 6.2 mi
- Children's care in Weaverham 7.5 mi
- Children's care in Alsager 8.4 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.