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Children's care at home in Hatfield Peverel
Of the 83 home care agencies covering Hatfield Peverel, 8 offer children's care. Among the 5 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% for children's care across England. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to JJR Care Ltd: Good, on 19 February 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 7.
- You can ask Essex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Essex, updated every day.
- 5 of the 5 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding. 3 are not rated yet.
Citation: "Children's care at home in Hatfield Peverel", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 8agencies on the CQC register
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 7offer dementia support
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Children's care in Hatfield Peverel: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 83
- Care for adults under 65 · 79
- Elderly care · 76
- Physical disability care · 68
- Dementia care · 64
- Sensory impairment care · 58
- Learning disability care · 49
- Mental health care · 48
- Supported living · 17
- Children's care · 8
- Eating disorder support · 7
- Substance misuse support · 6
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JJR Care Ltd | Feb 2026 | 5.0 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | InfiniteLife Essex | Nov 2021 | 6.1 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Servoca Complex Care - Chelmsford | Oct 2024 | 6.5 miles | 9 | |
| 4 | Brisca Healthcare Ltd | Mar 2023 | 7.0 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Hightower Care Services | Mar 2020 | 6.2 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Atonia Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 4.3 miles | 7 |
| 7 | Rockview Healthcare Solutions Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.3 miles | 6 |
| 8 | Chelmsford Office | Not yet rated | – | 6.2 miles | 4 |
This table lists each agency covering Hatfield Peverel registered for children's care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Hatfield Peverel centre.
Children's care in Hatfield Peverel: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists children's care for 8 of the 83 agencies covering Hatfield Peverel, or 10%. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 7 points above the 93% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 89% for children's care.
JJR Care Ltd, InfiniteLife Essex and Servoca Complex Care - Chelmsford lead the list for children's care. The newest rating is from February 2026 and the oldest from March 2020; 1 fall within the last two years. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Hatfield Peverel centre. Not yet rated: 3. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 87 agencies in Essex list children's care, and 92% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Children's care is on 10% of registrations here and 18% across Essex.
Visiting home care in the East of England typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from children's care
At home, a carer can look after a child with a disability or complex health needs: helping with personal care and health routines, and giving parents a short break. Support is for the young person and the whole family.
Before you choose: questions on children's care
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
Free advice: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Ask Essex for a care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers children's care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Peverel | – | 8 | 5 |
| Witham | 2.5 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Danbury | 4.1 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Chelmsford | 5.4 mi | 9 | 6 |
| Braintree | 7.6 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Coggeshall | 7.9 mi | 7 | 5 |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 9.1 mi | 12 | 9 |
Council support
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about children's care in Hatfield Peverel
Which agencies in Hatfield Peverel provide children's care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 8 of the 83 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Hatfield Peverel list children's care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include JJR Care Ltd, InfiniteLife Essex and Servoca Complex Care - Chelmsford.
Are home care agencies in Hatfield Peverel well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 5 (100%) of the 5 rated. Not yet rated: 3. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Hatfield Peverel?
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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Essex council with the cost of 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.
How should I compare agencies in Hatfield Peverel?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 8 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years; 4 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Hatfield Peverel for children's care?
Counting children's care: Hatfield Peverel 8 (5 Good or Outstanding); Witham (2.5 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Danbury (4.1 miles): 8, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Chelmsford (5.4 miles): 9, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.