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Home help in Long Eaton

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. Below are the 116 CQC-registered agencies that cover Long Eaton; ask each whether it offers this.

Agencies from the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026. Prices: Usual 2026 prices across England

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In short

  • 116 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Long Eaton; 56 are rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Derbyshire council has to offer a care needs assessment free of charge.
  • Ask each agency about home help; the CQC register has no record of who provides it.
  • 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.

Citation: "Home help in Long Eaton", 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.

Agency, cleaner or council?

Many home care agencies in Long Eaton 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.

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.

Home care in Long Eaton by the numbers

Across Derbyshire, 20% of agencies have a rating under two years old; covering Long Eaton it is 13%. Across Derbyshire we list 725 agencies, and 91% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Long Eaton the figure is 89%. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, Long Eaton comes 3rd of 7 (48%), with Castle Donington top at 55%. Derbyshire has 6 Outstanding agencies in total; covering Long Eaton the figure is 5. One rating goes back to September 2017: Supported Living and Community Outreach. Ask what has changed since. In Long Eaton, 75% of agencies support people with dementia (87 of 116); the Derbyshire figure is 77%. By specialism, 91 of 116 list physical disabilities, 48 of 116 list learning disabilities and 59 of 116 list mental health conditions. CQC registered A G Supply Solutions Ltd in September 2026, the newest on this list.

How much home help costs in Long Eaton

Usual 2026 prices across England
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).

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. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Home care agencies that cover Long Eaton

Ranked on CQC rating, its date and then distance. Ask each one about home help.

  1. Catherine Tam Agency

    2.7 miles · Physical disabilities, Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Catherine Tam Agency)

  2. Carefound Home Care (West Bridgford)

    6.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jun 2022
    More details (Carefound Home Care (West Bridgford))

  3. Real Life Options - Long Eaton Supported Living and Outreach

    0.7 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Real Life Options - Long Eaton Supported Living and Outreach)

  4. Mencap South Notts Services

    0.9 miles · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Mencap South Notts Services)

  5. Particular Healthcare Ltd

    2.2 miles · Physical disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Particular Healthcare Ltd)

  6. Lifeways Community Care Limited (Nottingham)

    2.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Lifeways Community Care Limited (Nottingham))

  7. Future Home Care Limited Nottinghamshire

    2.6 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Future Home Care Limited Nottinghamshire)

  8. Care Never Sleeps Ltd

    3.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Care Never Sleeps Ltd)

  9. Bluebird Care (Nottingham)

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Bluebird Care (Nottingham))

  10. Richmond Village Aston on Trent DCA

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Richmond Village Aston on Trent DCA)

  11. Kind Healthcare Ltd

    6.2 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Kind Healthcare Ltd)

  12. Fosse Healthcare - Nottingham

    6.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    More details (Fosse Healthcare - Nottingham)

  13. Lovehands Care Services Ltd

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Lovehands Care Services Ltd)

  14. Meridian Health and Social Care - Nottingham

    6.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Meridian Health and Social Care - Nottingham)

  15. Home Fairy - Derby

    6.8 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Home Fairy - Derby)

  16. J&R Care Services

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

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2023
    More details (J&R Care Services)

  17. DCK Care Ltd

    3.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2022
    More details (DCK Care Ltd)

  18. Ree Enterprise UK Ltd

    4.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2024
    More details (Ree Enterprise UK Ltd)

  19. Independent Living Caring For You At Home

    4.2 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2023
    More details (Independent Living Caring For You At Home)

  20. Home Instead Senior Care

    5.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £33–£40/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2024
    More details (Home Instead Senior Care)

See all 116 agencies covering Long Eaton →

Your questions on home help in Long Eaton

Who provides home help in Long Eaton?

Ask each agency: CQC keeps no record of who provides home help. Of the 116 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Long Eaton, 56 are rated Good or Outstanding.

What does home help cost in Long Eaton?

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.

Does the council pay for home help?

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.

How good are home care agencies around Long Eaton?

89% Good or Outstanding (56 of 63 rated). 16 were inspected or rated within two years, and 87 are registered for dementia.

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