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Substance misuse support at home in Brightlingsea

Substance misuse support is offered by 4 of the 62 home care agencies covering Brightlingsea. Typical fees here come to about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024.

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CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence

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  • 3 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
  • You can ask Essex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
  • 2 of the 2 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding. 2 are not rated yet.
  • Latest CQC rating changes in Essex, checked daily.

Citation: "Substance misuse support at home in Brightlingsea", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

  • 4agencies on the CQC register
  • 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
  • 3are registered for dementia
  • 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024

Ranked providers of substance misuse support

Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers

#Home care agencyOverall ratingLast ratedOfficeExtra specialisms
1Southern Family Care LtdGoodApr 20204.6 miles8
2Crossroads Care Tendring and ColchesterGoodMay 20196.6 miles9
3Whitnel Care UK LtdNot yet rated–6.4 miles8
4IECC CARENot yet rated–6.8 miles8

This table lists each agency covering Brightlingsea registered for substance misuse support, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Brightlingsea centre.

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Substance misuse support in Brightlingsea: what the data shows

CQC lists substance misuse support for 4 of the 62 agencies covering Brightlingsea, or 6%. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 17 points above the 83% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for substance misuse support.

Southern Family Care Ltd and Crossroads Care Tendring and Colchester lead the list for substance misuse support. The newest rating is from April 2020 and the oldest from May 2019; 1 fall within the last two years. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Brightlingsea. Not yet rated: 2. That is usual for services registered recently.

Council-wide, 46 agencies in Essex list substance misuse support, and 97% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Substance misuse support is on 6% of registrations here and 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 substance misuse support

Safety, health and recovery are the aims of substance misuse support, for anyone affected by alcohol or drugs. It runs alongside specialist treatment services rather than replacing them.

Before you choose: questions on substance misuse support

  1. What happens if someone relapses?
  2. How do you keep people safe at night?
  3. How do you support recovery goals and family relationships?
  4. How do you work with local drug and alcohol treatment services?
  5. How do you support physical health and medication?

Free advice: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Essex: care needs assessment.

Substance misuse support around Brightlingsea

PlaceHow farAgenciesRated Good or Outstanding
Brightlingsea–42
Colchester7.6 mi64
Lawford8.9 mi43
Hadleigh16.4 mi31

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Common questions about substance misuse support in Brightlingsea

Which agencies in Brightlingsea provide substance misuse support?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 4 of the 62 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Brightlingsea list substance misuse support as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Southern Family Care Ltd and Crossroads Care Tendring and Colchester.

What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Brightlingsea have?

Of the 2 that have been rated, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Not yet rated: 2. That is common for services registered recently.

What are typical home care prices in Brightlingsea?

Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.

Will Essex council pay for home care?

It may. Essex council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Essex council.

What should I look for when choosing agencies in Brightlingsea?

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, 1 of the 4 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 1 has older reports. Use our checklist.

How does Brightlingsea compare with nearby towns for substance misuse support?

Nearest towns we cover: Jaywick (4.6 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Clacton-on-Sea (5.5 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Colchester (7.6 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Brightlingsea itself has 4, 2 of them Good or Outstanding.

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