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Children's care at home in Lawford
11 of the 56 home care agencies covering Lawford offer children's care. Among the 8 with a CQC rating, 75% are Good or Outstanding, against 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. 4 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Aldanat Care, rated Good on 28 September 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 8 list dementia as a specialism.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Essex, updated every day.
- Whatever your savings, Essex council will assess care needs for free.
- Good or Outstanding: 6 of the 8 rated agencies, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 3 are still waiting for a first rating.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Lawford", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 11CQC-registered agencies
- 75%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 8list dementia as a specialism
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers children's care in Lawford
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 56
- Elderly care · 54
- Care for adults under 65 · 51
- Physical disability care · 45
- Dementia care · 44
- Mental health care · 30
- Learning disability care · 28
- Sensory impairment care · 25
- Supported living · 17
- Children's care · 11
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Substance misuse support · 4
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aldanat Care | Sep 2026 | 6.3 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Nurse Plus UK - Colchester | Nov 2021 | 5.6 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Weston Business Centre | Jan 2023 | 6.5 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Michael Rgis Care Ltd | Nov 2022 | 6.5 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Bluebird Care Colchester, Tendring, Braintree and Uttlesford | Apr 2019 | 4.9 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Ace 24 | Oct 2019 | 4.9 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | Graceage Care Colchester | Mar 2023 | 6.3 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | Andrea Healthcare Limited | Jul 2022 | 6.6 miles | 5 | |
| 9 | Ben Holden Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.1 miles | 3 |
| 10 | Bright Idea Staffing- Main Office | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 5 |
| 11 | Whitnel Care UK Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 8 |
This table lists each agency covering Lawford registered for children's care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Lawford centre.
How children's care in Lawford compares
11 of the 56 agencies covering Lawford are registered with CQC for children's care (20%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 75%, 12 points below the town-wide 87% and below the 89% for children's care across England.
The highest rated agencies for children's care are Aldanat Care, Nurse Plus UK - Colchester and Weston Business Centre. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from April 2019; 1 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Lawford centre: 0. 3 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Essex, 87 agencies are registered for children's care, and 92% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Children's care is on 20% of registrations here and 18% across Essex.
Live-in care in the East of England runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What children's care involves
Families of disabled children, or of children with complex health needs, can get help at home: carers give personal care, support health routines and let parents take short breaks.
Before you choose: questions on children's care
- Can we have the same carers each time?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
Where to get support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Ask Essex for a care needs assessment.
Children's care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawford | – | 11 | 6 |
| Colchester | 7.4 mi | 18 | 10 |
| Brightlingsea | 8.9 mi | 15 | 9 |
| Ipswich | 9.0 mi | 10 | 4 |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 10.6 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Walton-on-the-Naze | 11.2 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Jaywick | 11.7 mi | 4 | 3 |
Council support
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Children's care in Lawford: your questions answered
How many agencies in Lawford offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 11 of the 56 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Lawford (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Aldanat Care, Nurse Plus UK - Colchester and Weston Business Centre.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Lawford?
6 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 8 with a rating; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 3 here are still unrated.
What does home care cost in Lawford?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Does Essex council fund home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Essex council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Essex council.
How do I choose between agencies in Lawford?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 11 was inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 7. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more children's care in towns near Lawford?
In Lawford there are 11, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Colchester (7.4 miles): 18, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Hadleigh (8.3 miles): 1, 0 rated Good or Outstanding; Brightlingsea (8.9 miles): 15, 9 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: children's care around Lawford
- Children's care in Colchester 7.4 mi
- Children's care in Hadleigh 8.3 mi
- Children's care in Brightlingsea 8.9 mi
- Children's care in Ipswich 9.0 mi
- Children's care in Clacton-on-Sea 10.6 mi
- Children's care in Walton-on-the-Naze 11.2 mi
- Children's care in Jaywick 11.7 mi
- Children's care in Felixstowe 12.5 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.