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Home help in Clay Cross

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. Compare the 61 CQC-registered agencies covering Clay Cross and ask which of them provide it.

Agency data: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Prices: Usual 2026 prices across England

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Quick summary

  • 61 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Clay Cross; 46 are rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Which agencies provide home help is not on the CQC register, so ask each one.
  • 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.
  • Derbyshire council has to offer a care needs assessment free of charge.

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

What home help includes

Typical tasks are cleaning and tidying, laundry and ironing, changing beds, food shopping and collecting prescriptions, preparing meals, help with post and bills, and getting out to appointments or the shops. Many people also value the company. Home help does not include personal care such as washing, dressing or help with medication: for that you need a home care agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Paying for home help

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or just below the rate for visiting care. Derbyshire council may include practical help in a care plan if a care needs assessment finds eligible needs, though help with housework alone often does not qualify. Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, is often used to pay for it. See home help for the elderly and home help vs home care.

Agency, cleaner or council?

Many home care agencies in Clay Cross provide home help as well as personal care, which is useful if needs grow. A cleaner or a local "home help" service can be cheaper for housework alone, but is not regulated by CQC. Some councils and charities run low-cost help-at-home or shopping services. Getting assessed by Derbyshire council.

Clay Cross's agencies in figures

CCT Community Enablement Team has the oldest rating still in force, from December 2017. Dementia appears on 44 of 61 registrations here (72%), compared with 77% in Derbyshire as a whole. By specialism, 48 of 61 list physical disabilities, 37 of 61 list learning disabilities and 39 of 61 list mental health conditions. Major Domicile Ltd - Sutton Nottinghamshire is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in June 2026. Across Derbyshire, 19% of agencies have a rating under two years old; covering Clay Cross it is 21%. Across Derbyshire we list 726 agencies, and 91% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Clay Cross the figure is 98%. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, Clay Cross comes 3rd of 7 (75%), with Chesterfield top at 83%. 3 Outstanding agencies are covering Clay Cross, against 6 across Derbyshire.

Paying for home help in Clay Cross: typical prices

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

Council rates in Derbyshire County Council: £29.75 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £973.73 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,118.15 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. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Estimate the weekly cost or see what you might pay

Home care agencies covering Clay Cross

Not confirmed for home help, so ask. Listed by CQC rating and rating date, then distance.

  1. One to One Support Services

    2.8 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (One to One Support Services)

  2. Eyam Domiciliary Service Ltd

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Eyam Domiciliary Service Ltd)

  3. Peak Care Homecare

    3.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Peak Care Homecare)

  4. Handley Care Services Limited

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

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Handley Care Services Limited)

  5. Community Rehabilitation Management

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

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Community Rehabilitation Management)

  6. Silomarg Ltd

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Silomarg Ltd)

  7. Helping Hands Chesterfield

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Helping Hands Chesterfield)

  8. Autism Support and Care

    6.3 miles · Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Autism Support and Care)

  9. Elm House

    6.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Elm House)

  10. Chesterfield Home Care Ltd

    6.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £33–£40/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Chesterfield Home Care Ltd)

  11. Caremark (Mansfield & Ashfield)

    6.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Caremark (Mansfield & Ashfield))

  12. Oice Support Services

    7.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Oice Support Services)

  13. Individual Homecare Services

    7.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Individual Homecare Services)

  14. Agrade Community Care Services Limited

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2022
    Full profile (Agrade Community Care Services Limited)

  15. DCC North East Derbyshire Home Care

    under 0.5 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2024
    Full profile (DCC North East Derbyshire Home Care)

  16. Community Care Line Services

    1.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2023
    Full profile (Community Care Line Services)

  17. DCC Chesterfield Home Care

    4.7 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2022
    Full profile (DCC Chesterfield Home Care)

  18. Infinity Health Group

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2022
    Full profile (Infinity Health Group)

  19. DCC Amber Valley Home Care

    5.0 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2023
    Full profile (DCC Amber Valley Home Care)

  20. C & S Homecare Limited

    5.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2023
    Full profile (C & S Homecare Limited)

See all 61 agencies covering Clay Cross →

What families ask about home help in Clay Cross

Who provides home help in Clay Cross?

Ask each agency: CQC keeps no record of who provides home help. Of the 61 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Clay Cross, 46 are rated Good or Outstanding.

What does home help cost in Clay Cross?

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or a little below the local rate for visiting care. Ask each agency for its hourly rate, minimum visit length and any weekend charges in writing.

Can I get home help from the council?

Sometimes, if Derbyshire council's care needs assessment finds eligible needs and practical help is part of meeting them. Help with housework alone often does not qualify, so many people use Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, to pay privately.

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 good are home care agencies around Clay Cross?

98% Good or Outstanding (46 of 47 rated). 13 were inspected or rated within two years, and 44 are registered for dementia.

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