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Respite care in Hatfield Peverel

Respite care is short-term care that gives a family carer a break, from a few hours a week at home to a short stay in a care home. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 83 CQC-registered agencies covering Hatfield Peverel directly.

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

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Key points

  • Agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Hatfield Peverel: 83, with 52 rated Good or Outstanding.
  • The CQC register does not say who provides respite care: ask the agencies directly.
  • At home, respite is usually billed at the normal visiting rate, about around £32–£34 an hour. For a care home stay, the 5 local homes charge by the week.
  • Essex council must offer a free care needs assessment, with the family carer entitled to a carer's assessment too.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Respite care in Hatfield Peverel", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

Ways to get a break

Day centres, run by charities or the council, are one choice. A short care home stay, typically one to two weeks and best booked early for holidays, is another. Hatfield Peverel has 5 care homes registered with CQC, so ask which of them offer short stays. At home, a visiting carer can cover a few hours, or a live-in carer can stay for a few days or weeks (live-in respite) so you can go away.

Arranging a private respite break

A smooth short stay starts with a visit to the care home and with sharing the care plan, medicines list and routines in advance. When paying yourself, also ask homes whether they set aside rooms for short stays, and ask agencies about minimum visit lengths and notice periods.

A carer's assessment comes first

Anyone who looks after another person can ask Essex council for a carer's assessment of their own. It is free, it is separate from the cared-for person's assessment, and it considers how caring affects you. The outcome can include funded breaks, a personal budget for carers or other help. Free advice is available from the Carers UK helpline, 0808 808 7777. Requesting an assessment from Essex council.

Agencies covering Hatfield Peverel: the data

In Hatfield Peverel, 77% of agencies support people with dementia (64 of 83); the Essex figure is 80%. One rating goes back to January 2019: First Stop Recruitment Services Limited. Ask what has changed since. CQC registered Familya Care Services Mid-Essex Ltd in August 2026, the newest on this list. Looking at specialisms, 68 of 83 list physical disabilities, 49 of 83 list learning disabilities and 48 of 83 list mental health conditions. 93% of rated agencies covering Hatfield Peverel are Good or Outstanding, compared with 90% of those rated among the 1,315 we list across Essex. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 14% covering Hatfield Peverel, 12% across Essex. Essex has 12 Outstanding agencies in total; covering Hatfield Peverel the figure is 1. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Hatfield Peverel (63% Good or Outstanding) is 6th out of 7 local towns, led by Maldon (78%).

How much respite care costs in Hatfield Peverel

Typical 2026 prices across England
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week
Residential care home£1,455 a week
Nursing home£1,685 a week

Council rates in Essex County Council: £28.04 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £849.45 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,102.68 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Work out a weekly cost · What would we pay?

Home care agencies that cover Hatfield Peverel

Ranked on CQC rating, its date and then distance. Ask each one about respite care.

  1. St Georges Ltd

    2.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    More details (St Georges Ltd)

  2. Elsie's Help at Home Limited

    3.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    More details (Elsie's Help at Home Limited)

  3. JJR Care Ltd

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    More details (JJR Care Ltd)

  4. Civicare East Ltd

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Civicare East Ltd)

  5. De Vere Care Partnership -Chelmsford

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    More details (De Vere Care Partnership -Chelmsford)

  6. A1 Home Care

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    More details (A1 Home Care)

  7. Independent People Homecare

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    More details (Independent People Homecare)

  8. Amazingly Care Ltd

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

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Amazingly Care Ltd)

  9. You Before Me Care

    6.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2025Inspected recently
    More details (You Before Me Care)

  10. E2K Care

    6.6 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    More details (E2K Care)

  11. Magic Helping Hands

    6.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Magic Helping Hands)

  12. Support Hands Domiciliary Care Ltd

    1.6 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2022
    More details (Support Hands Domiciliary Care Ltd)

  13. A PL+US Caring Service

    2.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2023
    More details (A PL+US Caring Service)

  14. Radis Community Care (Helen Court)

    2.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2023
    More details (Radis Community Care (Helen Court))

  15. Calm Futures

    3.4 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2022
    More details (Calm Futures)

  16. Glenavon Care Limited

    4.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2024
    More details (Glenavon Care Limited)

  17. Mike Riglin Nursing

    4.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2023
    More details (Mike Riglin Nursing)

  18. Alina Homecare - Maldon & Chelmsford

    4.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2022
    More details (Alina Homecare - Maldon & Chelmsford)

  19. FOREST HOMECARE MID & WEST ESSEX

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2024
    More details (FOREST HOMECARE MID & WEST ESSEX)

  20. Anglian Care - Chelmsford

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2022
    More details (Anglian Care - Chelmsford)

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Respite care in Hatfield Peverel: common questions

Where can I find respite care in Hatfield Peverel?

CQC does not record which agencies provide respite care. 83 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Hatfield Peverel; 52 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides respite care.

Is respite care ever free?

Sometimes. Ask Essex council for a carer's assessment: if you are eligible, the council can arrange or fund breaks. Charities and carers' centres also run free or low-cost sitting services.

How much notice do care homes need for respite?

Some homes do not hold rooms for short stays, so ask early. Aim for several weeks ahead, and longer for school holiday periods.

Are home care agencies in Hatfield Peverel well rated?

52 of the 56 rated agencies (93%) are Good or Outstanding; 64 list dementia as a specialism and 13 were inspected or rated in the last two years.

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