Children's care at home in Lymington

Children's care in Lymington: ratings, size and cost

Registered for children's care: 3 out of 23 agencies covering Lymington (13%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 5 points above the 95% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for children's care across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for children's care: CAS Care Solutions, Bluebird Care (New Forest) and Agincare UK New Milton. 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from May 2018 and the newest from November 2022. Within 2 miles of Lymington centre: 1 office.

For comparison, Hampshire has 60 agencies registered for children's care; of those rated, 93% are Good or Outstanding. Here 13% of agencies list children's care, compared with 17% across Hampshire.

In the South East, 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.

Children's care: what it means

Short breaks for parents, personal care and support with health routines are the main parts of this care, which is for young people and children with disabilities or complex health needs, together with their families.

Questions to ask agencies about children's care

1. How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
2. Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
3. What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
4. Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
5. How much notice do you need for short breaks?

Support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Getting a care needs assessment from Hampshire.

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