Home care · Derbyshire
Children's care at home in Eckington
19 of the 132 home care agencies covering Eckington offer children's care. Among the 18 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for children's care across England. 1 is Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 9 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 3 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Amazing Hands Care LTD, rated Good on 14 August 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Rating changes in Derbyshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Among the 18 rated agencies, 18 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 13.
- Whatever your savings, Derbyshire council will assess care needs for free.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Eckington", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 19CQC-registered agencies
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 13are registered for dementia
- 7inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Children's care in Eckington: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 132
- Care for adults under 65 · 122
- Elderly care · 118
- Physical disability care · 108
- Dementia care · 100
- Mental health care · 82
- Sensory impairment care · 81
- Learning disability care · 63
- Supported living · 36
- Children's care · 19
- Substance misuse support · 15
- Eating disorder support · 13
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Support Care | Jun 2025 | 6.9 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Josh's Care Company Ltd | Dec 2025 | 3.8 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Individual Homecare Services | Jul 2026 | 4.2 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Amazing Hands Care LTD | Aug 2026 | 6.2 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Solace Prime Care Ltd | Jul 2026 | 6.5 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Baldev Skills Resources Limited | Jul 2025 | 6.6 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | Birchwood & Co Case Management Ltd | Apr 2026 | 6.8 miles | 3 | |
| 8 | Northern Lifetime Limited | Sep 2022 | 2.4 miles | 8 | |
| 9 | Principle Support | Apr 2023 | 7.0 miles | 3 | |
| 10 | J S Parker - South West Centre | Jul 2019 | 3.9 miles | 5 | |
| 11 | Just a Little Company | Apr 2019 | 4.2 miles | 7 | |
| 12 | AMG Nursing & Care Services | Jan 2020 | 4.2 miles | 7 | |
| 13 | Millennium Homecare Services Limited | Jul 2019 | 4.2 miles | 9 | |
| 14 | Unique Options + Limited | Oct 2021 | 4.5 miles | 7 | |
| 15 | Newdon Health Care Limited | Feb 2021 | 4.6 miles | 5 | |
| 16 | Disabled Children Service North -The Outback | Jan 2020 | 4.8 miles | 1 | |
| 17 | Fairplay - Home Based Support Service | Mar 2019 | 5.6 miles | 3 | |
| 18 | Pilea Homecare Sheffield | Feb 2023 | 6.6 miles | 5 | |
| 19 | Prestige Nursing Sheffield | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 8 |
This table lists each agency covering Eckington registered for children's care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Eckington centre.
How children's care in Eckington compares
19 of the 132 agencies covering Eckington are registered with CQC for children's care (14%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 99% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for children's care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for children's care: First Support Care, Josh's Care Company Ltd and Individual Homecare Services. The newest rating is from August 2026 and the oldest from March 2019; 7 fall within the last two years. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Eckington centre. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Children's care is on 14% of registrations here and 13% across Derbyshire.
Visiting home care in the East Midlands typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from children's care
Families of disabled children, or of children with complex health needs, can get help at home: carers give personal care, support health routines and let parents take short breaks.
Before you choose: questions on children's care
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
Where to get support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Ask Derbyshire for a care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers children's care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eckington | – | 19 | 18 |
| Killamarsh | 2.3 mi | 13 | 13 |
| Dronfield | 4.3 mi | 19 | 18 |
| Swallownest | 4.4 mi | 9 | 9 |
| Aston | 4.5 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Clowne | 4.9 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Waverley | 5.2 mi | 21 | 19 |
Council support
Derbyshire
Derbyshire council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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Free care cost report for Eckington
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about children's care in Eckington
How many agencies in Eckington offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 19 of the 132 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Eckington (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include First Support Care, Josh's Care Company Ltd and Individual Homecare Services.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Eckington?
18 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 18 with a rating, with 1 Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
What does home care cost in Eckington?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Does Derbyshire council fund home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Derbyshire council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Derbyshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Eckington?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 7 of 19 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 11. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more children's care in towns near Eckington?
In Eckington there are 19, 18 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Killamarsh (2.3 miles): 13, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Dronfield (4.3 miles): 19, 18 rated Good or Outstanding; Swallownest (4.4 miles): 9, 9 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Children's care in nearby towns
- Children's care in Killamarsh 2.3 mi
- Children's care in Dronfield 4.3 mi
- Children's care in Swallownest 4.4 mi
- Children's care in Aston 4.5 mi
- Children's care in Clowne 4.9 mi
- Children's care in Waverley 5.2 mi
- Children's care in Chesterfield 5.4 mi
- Children's care in Sheffield 6.2 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.