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Home help in Eckington

Help with housework, shopping, meals and errands, often alongside a chat and a cup of tea: that is home help, and it keeps many older people independent for longer. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 132 CQC-registered agencies covering Eckington directly.

Updated 27 October 2026 (CQC register) · Prices: Typical prices across England in 2026

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In short

  • Agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Eckington: 132, with 100 rated Good or Outstanding.
  • A care needs assessment from Derbyshire council costs nothing.
  • CQC does not record which agencies provide home help, so ask each agency directly.
  • 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.

To cite: "Home help in Eckington", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

Home help: the usual tasks

  • Cleaning, laundry, ironing and changing beds
  • Shopping and collecting prescriptions
  • Preparing meals
  • Post, bills and appointments
  • Company and trips out

Washing, dressing and medication are personal care, which must come from a CQC-registered home care agency.

Who provides home help

Choose a home care agency if personal care may be needed later, because the same carers can take it on. For housework alone, a cleaner or a local help-at-home scheme may cost less, though these are not CQC-regulated. Ask local charities and Derbyshire council what low-cost services exist. Asking Derbyshire council for an assessment.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. Derbyshire council can fund practical help only where it is part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment, which housework alone rarely is. Many older people use Attendance Allowance to cover it. More: home help for the elderly and the difference between home help and home care.

Agencies covering Eckington: the data

Two-year-old ratings or newer: 27% covering Eckington, 20% across Derbyshire. 99% of rated agencies covering Eckington are Good or Outstanding, compared with 91% of those rated among the 725 we list across Derbyshire. Dronfield has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (77%); Eckington, at 76%, is 2nd of the 7 towns compared. 3 are rated Outstanding here, out of 6 across Derbyshire. The oldest current rating dates from July 2018 (Real life options - Derbyshire and Sheffield Supported Living and Outreach). 100 of the 132 agencies (76%) list dementia as a specialism, against 77% across Derbyshire. Looking at specialisms, 108 of 132 list physical disabilities, 63 of 132 list learning disabilities and 82 of 132 list mental health conditions. The newest registration is PPC HEALTHCARE LTD, registered with CQC in October 2026.

What home help costs in Eckington

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

What the council pays (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).

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. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Home care agencies serving Eckington

Check with each agency that it offers home help. Order: CQC rating, then how recent, then distance.

  1. Seven Steps Support Limited

    2.7 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Seven Steps Support Limited)

  2. Eyam Domiciliary Service Ltd

    4.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Eyam Domiciliary Service Ltd)

  3. First Support Care

    6.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    See details (First Support Care)

  4. Compass Care Derbyshire Ltd

    3.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Compass Care Derbyshire Ltd)

  5. Manu Integrity Services Limited

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Manu Integrity Services Limited)

  6. Josh's Care Company Ltd

    3.8 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Josh's Care Company Ltd)

  7. Blue Coral Healthcare Ltd

    4.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Blue Coral Healthcare Ltd)

  8. Chesterfield Home Care Ltd

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £33–£40/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Chesterfield Home Care Ltd)

  9. Oice Support Services

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Oice Support Services)

  10. Individual Homecare Services

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Individual Homecare Services)

  11. Helping Hands Chesterfield

    4.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Helping Hands Chesterfield)

  12. Safer Staffing Solutions Ltd

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Safer Staffing Solutions Ltd)

  13. Home First Communities

    4.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Home First Communities)

  14. The Right Home Care Team Chesterfield

    4.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    See details (The Right Home Care Team Chesterfield)

  15. Custom Home Care

    5.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Custom Home Care)

  16. Premier Community North Derbyshire

    5.2 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Premier Community North Derbyshire)

  17. Handley Care Services Limited

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

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Handley Care Services Limited)

  18. Community Rehabilitation Management

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

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Community Rehabilitation Management)

  19. Helping Hands Sheffield

    5.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Helping Hands Sheffield)

  20. Springfield Healthcare (Sheffield)

    5.9 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Springfield Healthcare (Sheffield))

All 132 home care agencies covering Eckington →

Home help in Eckington: common questions

Which agencies provide home help in Eckington?

CQC does not record which agencies provide home help. 132 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Eckington; 100 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides home help.

How much is a home help per hour in Eckington?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Can I get home help from the council?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by Derbyshire council; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

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.

What CQC ratings do agencies covering Eckington have?

CQC rates 100 of 101 as Good or Outstanding, or 99%. Recent evidence: 38 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 100.

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