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Home help in Emsworth

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 70 CQC-registered agencies covering Emsworth directly.

Updated 27 October 2026 (CQC register) · Prices: Prices typically seen across England in 2026

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In short

  • 70 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Emsworth; 32 are rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Ask Hampshire council for a care needs assessment, which is free.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs around £32–£34 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.
  • Ask each agency about home help; the CQC register has no record of who provides it.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home help in Emsworth", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

What home help includes

Typical tasks are cleaning and tidying, laundry and ironing, changing beds, food shopping and collecting prescriptions, preparing meals, help with post and bills, and getting out to appointments or the shops. Many people also value the company. Home help does not include personal care such as washing, dressing or help with medication: for that you need a home care agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Agency, cleaner or council?

Many home care agencies in Emsworth provide home help as well as personal care, which is useful if needs grow. A cleaner or a local "home help" service can be cheaper for housework alone, but is not regulated by CQC. Some councils and charities run low-cost help-at-home or shopping services. Requesting an assessment from Hampshire council.

Paying for home help

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or just below the rate for visiting care. Hampshire council may include practical help in a care plan if a care needs assessment finds eligible needs, though help with housework alone often does not qualify. Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, is often used to pay for it. See home help for the elderly and home help vs home care.

Agencies covering Emsworth: the data

17% of agencies covering Emsworth have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 16% across Hampshire. Compare Emsworth's 86% Good or Outstanding with 90% for the rated agencies among the 721 we list in Hampshire. Chichester has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (63%); Emsworth, at 46%, is 7th of the 7 towns compared. 4 Outstanding agencies are covering Emsworth, against 17 across Hampshire. Bluebird Care (Portsmouth) has the oldest rating still in force, from May 2018. Dementia appears on 59 of 70 registrations here (84%), compared with 82% in Hampshire as a whole. Registered specialisms here: 65 of 70 list physical disabilities, 33 of 70 list learning disabilities and 37 of 70 list mental health conditions. Future Care Support Ltd is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in October 2026.

What home help costs in Emsworth

Prices typically seen across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

Council rates in Hampshire County Council: £25.90 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,245 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,365 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Work out a weekly cost · What would we pay?

Home care agencies serving Emsworth

Check with each agency that it offers home help. Order: CQC rating, then how recent, then distance.

  1. Home Instead Portsmouth

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Nov 2024Inspected recently
    See details (Home Instead Portsmouth)

  2. Dolphin Homes Ltd Supported Living Services Office

    2.2 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Dolphin Homes Ltd Supported Living Services Office)

  3. Mushavi Private Limited

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Mushavi Private Limited)

  4. Enchanting Care

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Enchanting Care)

  5. Wellesley Court

    5.6 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Wellesley Court)

  6. Trustmark Care

    5.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Trustmark Care)

  7. The Apuldram Centre

    6.1 miles · Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    See details (The Apuldram Centre)

  8. Purple Lilac Healthcare Limited

    6.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    See details (Purple Lilac Healthcare Limited)

  9. The YOU Trust

    6.8 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (The YOU Trust)

  10. Unity Care Specialists

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    See details (Unity Care Specialists)

  11. Community Response Team South East

    2.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    See details (Community Response Team South East)

  12. Lovedean Homecare Limited

    4.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2023
    See details (Lovedean Homecare Limited)

  13. Blue Angel Care Limited

    5.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    See details (Blue Angel Care Limited)

  14. Apex Prime Care - Havant and Portsmouth

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2023
    See details (Apex Prime Care - Havant and Portsmouth)

  15. Helping Hands Cosham

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2022
    See details (Helping Hands Cosham)

  16. Handle With Care

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2021
    See details (Handle With Care)

  17. Pathways Support

    7.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2022
    See details (Pathways Support)

  18. Right at Home Havant and Petersfield

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Nov 2018
    See details (Right at Home Havant and Petersfield)

  19. Havant Homecare

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Sep 2018
    See details (Havant Homecare)

  20. Sisterly Care Limited

    1.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2019
    See details (Sisterly Care Limited)

Every agency covering Emsworth (70) →

Home help in Emsworth: common questions

Where can I find home help in Emsworth?

Ask each agency: CQC keeps no record of who provides home help. Of the 70 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Emsworth, 32 are rated Good or Outstanding.

How much does home help cost in Emsworth?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Does the council pay for home help?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by Hampshire council; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Are home care agencies in Emsworth well rated?

32 of the 37 rated agencies (86%) are Good or Outstanding; 59 list dementia as a specialism and 13 were inspected or rated in the last two years.

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