Home care · Halton
Learning disability care at home in Widnes
68 of the 115 home care agencies covering Widnes offer learning disability care, from 65 providers. Brew 13 Services Limited has the most, at 2. 85% of the 54 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for learning disability care across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 33 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 8 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Apollo Home Healthcare Limited-Merseyside, rated Good on 3 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 26 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Latest CQC rating changes in Halton, checked daily.
- 46 of the 54 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 8 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 14 are not rated yet.
- You can ask Halton council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 55 list dementia as a specialism.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Learning disability care at home in Widnes", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 68CQC-registered agencies
- 85%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 55support people with dementia
- 12inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of learning disability care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 115
- Elderly care · 109
- Care for adults under 65 · 101
- Physical disability care · 98
- Dementia care · 93
- Sensory impairment care · 85
- Mental health care · 74
- Learning disability care · 68
- Children's care · 32
- Substance misuse support · 18
- Eating disorder support · 15
The full list for learning disability care covering Widnes: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How learning disability care in Widnes compares
68 of the 115 agencies covering Widnes are registered with CQC for learning disability care (59%). England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for learning disability care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 85% (below England, 2 points below the 87% for all agencies in the town).
For learning disability care, the top rated agencies are Wide Care Limited, Apollo Home Healthcare Limited-Merseyside and The Halewood Centre. 12 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2018. Newest: September 2026. 6 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Widnes. 14 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Share registered for learning disability care: 59% here, 67% across Halton.
Typical prices in the North West: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About learning disability care
The goal is simple to state: adults with a learning disability get support to lead the lives they want. In practice that can mean building everyday skills, going to health appointments, finding work or a course, and keeping up friendships. The best services put the person's own wishes first and follow the CQC guidance known as "Right support, right care, right culture".
Questions worth asking about learning disability care
- How do you support health appointments and annual health checks?
- How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?
- How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
- How do you choose staff who match the person?
Where to get support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Halton: learning disability care.
Learning disability care around Widnes
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes | – | 68 | 46 |
| Runcorn | 3.3 mi | 32 | 20 |
| Prescot | 3.9 mi | 80 | 57 |
| St Helens | 5.2 mi | 53 | 36 |
| Huyton with Roby | 5.3 mi | 108 | 77 |
| Warrington | 6.5 mi | 39 | 27 |
| Newton-le-Willows | 6.9 mi | 66 | 49 |
Council help
Halton
Savings under £23,250? Halton council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Halton
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Free care cost report for Widnes
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about learning disability care in Widnes
How many agencies in Widnes offer learning disability care?
Learning disability care is a registered specialism for 68 of the 115 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Widnes (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Wide Care Limited, Apollo Home Healthcare Limited-Merseyside and The Halewood Centre.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Widnes?
46 (85%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 54 with a rating; 8 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 14 here are still unrated.
What does home care cost in Widnes?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Does Halton council fund home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Halton 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 Halton council.
How do I choose between agencies in Widnes?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 12 of 68 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 42. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more learning disability care in towns near Widnes?
In Widnes there are 68, 46 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Runcorn (3.3 miles): 32, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Prescot (3.9 miles): 80, 57 rated Good or Outstanding; St Helens (5.2 miles): 53, 36 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Widnes area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Widnes
- Learning disability care in Runcorn 3.3 mi
- Learning disability care in Prescot 3.9 mi
- Learning disability care in St Helens 5.2 mi
- Learning disability care in Huyton with Roby 5.3 mi
- Learning disability care in Warrington 6.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Newton-le-Willows 6.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Haydock 7.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Helsby 7.3 mi
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