Learning disability care at home in Braintree

Learning disability care in Braintree: what the data shows

Registered for learning disability care: 21 out of 38 agencies covering Braintree (55%). England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for learning disability care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 84% (below England, 6 points below the 90% for all agencies in the town).

For learning disability care, the top rated agencies are DCA Essex, St Georges Ltd and Helping Hands Braintree. 4 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from September 2018 and the newest from August 2026. Within 2 miles of Braintree centre: 9 offices. 2 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.

Across Essex, 247 agencies are registered for learning disability care, and 92% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 55% of agencies list learning disability care, compared with 52% across Essex.

In the East of England, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.

Learning disability care: what it means

Everyday living skills, health appointments, jobs, studying and friendships are all part of learning disability care. It exists so that adults with a learning disability can live as they choose, and good providers follow CQC's published guidance for these services, with the person's own choices coming first.

Questions to ask agencies about learning disability care

1. How do you choose staff who match the person?
2. How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
3. How do you reduce restrictive practices?
4. What happens if the person wants to change their support?
5. How do you support health appointments and annual health checks?

Where to get support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Learning disability care in Essex as a whole.

Nearby towns: learning disability care