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Substance misuse support at home in Lawford

4 of the 56 home care agencies covering Lawford offer substance misuse support. CQC has rated 3 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for substance misuse support across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years.

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Key points

  • We check for new CQC ratings in Essex daily: see the latest changes.
  • 3 of the 3 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding and 1 is not yet rated.
  • Essex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
  • 4 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Substance misuse support at home in Lawford", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

  • 4agencies registered with CQC
  • 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
  • 4are registered for dementia
  • 0inspected or rated since October 2024

Providers offering substance misuse support

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

#AgencyCQC ratingLast ratedOfficeOther specialisms
1Nurse Plus UK - ColchesterGoodNov 20215.6 miles8
23HA Care ServicesGoodOct 20245.8 miles7
3Familya Care Services LtdGoodAug 20215.6 miles8
4Whitnel Care UK LtdNot yet rated–6.5 miles8

All agencies covering Lawford with a CQC registration for substance misuse support. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.

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How substance misuse support in Lawford compares

4 of the 56 agencies covering Lawford are registered with CQC for substance misuse support (7%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 13 points above the 87% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for substance misuse support across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for substance misuse support: Nurse Plus UK - Colchester, 3HA Care Services and Familya Care Services Ltd. Ratings run from August 2021 to October 2024, and 0 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Lawford centre: 0 offices. 1 has no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Essex as a whole has 46 agencies registered for substance misuse support; 97% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Essex, 10% of agencies are registered for substance misuse support, against 7% here.

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.

Substance misuse support: what it means

Anyone whose life is affected by drinking or drug use can get this support, which works next to specialist treatment services and aims at safety, better health and recovery.

What to ask about 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?

Helpline: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Ask Essex for a care needs assessment.

Nearby towns: substance misuse support

TownMilesNumber of agenciesGood or Outstanding
Lawford–43
Colchester7.4 mi64
Hadleigh8.3 mi31
Brightlingsea8.9 mi42
Ipswich9.0 mi73
Needham Market14.7 mi43

Council support

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Essex council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.

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Questions families ask about substance misuse support in Lawford

How many agencies in Lawford offer substance misuse support?

Substance misuse support is a registered specialism for 4 of the 56 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Lawford (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Nurse Plus UK - Colchester, 3HA Care Services and Familya Care Services Ltd.

How does CQC rate home care agencies in Lawford?

3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 3 with a rating. 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. 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. 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 4 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 3. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.

Are there more substance misuse support in towns near Lawford?

In Lawford there are 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Colchester (7.4 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Hadleigh (8.3 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Brightlingsea (8.9 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.

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