Eating Disorder Support at Home in Braintree: 3 Agencies (Oct 2026)

Ranked providers of eating disorder support

Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank

#	Agency	CQC rating	Last rated	Office	Other specialisms
1	Filcare Ltd	Good	Jun 2023	2.6 miles	7
2	Crosspath Care LTD	Good	Dec 2018	6.0 miles	5
3	Essex/London	Requires improvement	Mar 2020	1.2 miles	5

Every agency covering Braintree registered with CQC for eating disorder support, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.

Eating disorder support in Braintree: what the data shows

Registered for eating disorder support: 3 out of 38 agencies covering Braintree (8%). Of those rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding: 23 points below the 90% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 88% for eating disorder support.

Filcare Ltd and Crosspath Care LTD lead the list for eating disorder support. 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from December 2018 and the newest from June 2023. 1 is based within 2 miles of the centre of Braintree.

Essex as a whole has 48 agencies registered for eating disorder support; 90% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 8% of agencies list eating disorder support, compared with 10% across Essex.

Typical prices in the East of England: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.

About eating disorder support

Mealtime support and help to stay safe, physically and emotionally, are central to eating disorder support. It is meant for people living with bulimia, binge eating disorder, anorexia or similar conditions, and complements specialist NHS eating disorder care.

Questions to ask agencies about eating disorder support

How do you monitor physical health safely?
How is the care plan reviewed?
How do you support life outside mealtimes?
What training do staff have in eating disorders?
How do you work with the NHS eating disorder team?

Helpline: Beat helpline, 0808 801 0677. Ask Essex for a care needs assessment.

Eating disorder support around Braintree

Place	How far	Agencies	Rated Good or Outstanding
Braintree	–	3	2
Coggeshall	5.4 mi	3	2
Hatfield Peverel	7.6 mi	7	5
Chelmsford	10.5 mi	7	6
Danbury	11.5 mi	7	6
Colchester	14.4 mi	7	6

Council support

Essex

Essex council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.

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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

Common questions about eating disorder support in Braintree

Which home care agencies in Braintree offer eating disorder support?

3 of the 38 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Braintree list eating disorder support as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Filcare Ltd and Crosspath Care LTD.

What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Braintree have?

Of the 3 that have been rated, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good.

What are typical home care prices in Braintree?

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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.

Will Essex council pay for home care?

Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Essex 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 Essex council.

What should I look for when choosing agencies in Braintree?

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 3 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 3 have older reports. Our checklist.

How does Braintree compare with nearby towns for eating disorder support?

Nearest towns we cover: Halstead (5.2 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Coggeshall (5.4 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Witham (6.4 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding. Braintree itself has 3, 2 of them Good or Outstanding.