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Eating disorder support at home in Lawford
6 of the 56 home care agencies covering Lawford offer eating disorder support. 100% of the 5 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for eating disorder support across England. 1 is Outstanding. Expect to pay here 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.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- New and changed CQC ratings across Essex, updated every day.
- CQC rates 5 of the 5 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding. 1 is not rated yet.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 6.
- You can ask Essex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Eating disorder support at home in Lawford", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 6CQC-registered agencies
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 6offer dementia support
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering eating disorder support
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- 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 | Nurse Plus UK - Colchester | Nov 2021 | 5.6 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Weston Business Centre | Jan 2023 | 6.5 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Housing 21 - Oak House | Feb 2020 | 3.8 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Ace 24 | Oct 2019 | 4.9 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Familya Care Services Ltd | Aug 2021 | 5.6 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | Whitnel Care UK Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 8 |
Every agency covering Lawford registered with CQC for eating disorder support, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How eating disorder support in Lawford compares
6 of the 56 agencies covering Lawford are registered with CQC for eating disorder support (11%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for eating disorder support are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 13 points above the 87% for all agencies in the town).
For eating disorder support, the top rated agencies are Nurse Plus UK - Colchester, Weston Business Centre and Housing 21 - Oak House. 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from October 2019 and the newest from January 2023. Within 2 miles of Lawford centre: 0 offices. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Essex, 48 agencies are registered for eating disorder support, and 90% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 11% of agencies list eating disorder support, compared with 10% 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.
Eating disorder support: what it means
The NHS eating disorder team leads treatment; this support works with it, helping people with anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder at mealtimes and keeping them safe in body and mind.
Questions to ask agencies about eating disorder support
- What happens if physical health gets worse?
- How do you support mealtimes?
- How do you work with the NHS eating disorder team?
- How are families involved?
- How do you support life outside mealtimes?
Where to get support: Beat helpline, 0808 801 0677. How to get assessed by Essex.
Nearby towns: eating disorder support
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawford | – | 6 | 5 |
| Colchester | 7.4 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Hadleigh | 8.3 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Brightlingsea | 8.9 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Ipswich | 9.0 mi | 9 | 5 |
| Needham Market | 14.7 mi | 4 | 3 |
Council help
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What families want to know about eating disorder support in Lawford
How many agencies in Lawford offer eating disorder support?
Eating disorder support is a registered specialism for 6 of the 56 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Lawford (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Nurse Plus UK - Colchester, Weston Business Centre and Housing 21 - Oak House.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Lawford?
5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 5 with a rating, with 1 Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is 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. 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. 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, none of 6 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 5. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more eating disorder support in towns near Lawford?
In Lawford there are 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Colchester (7.4 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Hadleigh (8.3 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Brightlingsea (8.9 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Eating disorder support near Lawford
- Eating disorder support in Colchester 7.4 mi
- Eating disorder support in Hadleigh 8.3 mi
- Eating disorder support in Brightlingsea 8.9 mi
- Eating disorder support in Ipswich 9.0 mi
- Eating disorder support in Clacton-on-Sea 10.6 mi
- Eating disorder support in Walton-on-the-Naze 11.2 mi
- Eating disorder support in Jaywick 11.7 mi
- Eating disorder support in Felixstowe 12.5 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.