Home care · Hampshire
Children's care at home in New Milton
Children's care is offered by 5 of the 33 home care agencies covering New Milton. Of the 5 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for children's care across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, St Anne's Care Home was rated Good on 17 February 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Whatever your savings, Hampshire council will assess care needs for free.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Hampshire, updated every day.
- 5 list dementia as a specialism.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in New Milton", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 5agencies on the CQC register
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 5support people with dementia
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Children's care in New Milton: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 33
- Care for adults under 65 · 31
- Physical disability care · 31
- Elderly care · 30
- Dementia care · 27
- Sensory impairment care · 25
- Learning disability care · 16
- Mental health care · 12
- Children's care · 5
- Supported living · 4
- Substance misuse support · 3
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aucklands Care | Dec 2023 | 6.5 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | St Anne's Care Home | Feb 2026 | 6.4 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | CAS Care Solutions | Nov 2022 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Agincare UK New Milton | Jan 2020 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | Bluebird Care (New Forest) | May 2018 | 5.1 miles | 7 |
This table lists each agency covering New Milton registered for children's care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from New Milton centre.
Children's care in New Milton: what the data shows
5 of the 33 agencies covering New Milton are registered with CQC for children's care (15%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, 3 points above the town-wide 97% and above the 89% for children's care across England.
The highest rated agencies for children's care are Aucklands Care, St Anne's Care Home and CAS Care Solutions. The newest rating is from February 2026 and the oldest from May 2018; 1 fall within the last two years. 2 have an office within 2 miles of New Milton centre.
Council-wide, 60 agencies in Hampshire list children's care, and 93% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Children's care is on 15% of registrations here and 17% across Hampshire.
Visiting home care in the South East typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from children's care
Families of disabled children, or of children with complex health needs, can get help at home: carers give personal care, support health routines and let parents take short breaks.
Before you choose: questions on children's care
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
Free advice: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. How to get assessed by Hampshire.
Where else nearby offers children's care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Milton | – | 5 | 5 |
| Barton on Sea | 0.9 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Christchurch | 4.2 mi | 18 | 10 |
| Lymington | 4.8 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Ringwood | 8.3 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Bournemouth | 9.1 mi | 30 | 20 |
| St Leonards | 9.6 mi | 15 | 11 |
Council help
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- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Children's care in New Milton: your questions answered
How many agencies in New Milton offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 5 of the 33 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of New Milton (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Aucklands Care, St Anne's Care Home and CAS Care Solutions.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in New Milton have?
Of the 5 that have been rated, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding.
What are typical home care prices in New Milton?
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.
Will Hampshire council pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Hampshire 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 Hampshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in New Milton?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 1 of the 5 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 4. A checklist to help.
How does New Milton compare with nearby towns for children's care?
Nearest towns we cover: Barton on Sea (0.9 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Christchurch (4.2 miles): 18, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Lymington (4.8 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. New Milton itself has 5, 5 of them Good or Outstanding.
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.