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Sensory impairment care at home in Winchester

25 of the 45 home care agencies covering Winchester offer sensory impairment care, from 24 providers. Yourlife Management Services Limited has the most, at 2. CQC has rated 15 of them, and 87% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for sensory impairment care across England. 1 is Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 6 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Your Life (Eastleigh), rated Good on 28 July 2026.

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Key points

  • CQC rates 13 of the 15 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate and 10 are not yet rated.
  • Rating changes in Hampshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
  • 22 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
  • Hampshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.

Citation: "Sensory impairment care at home in Winchester", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

  • 25agencies registered with CQC
  • 87%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
  • 22offer dementia support
  • 7inspected or rated since October 2024

Who offers sensory impairment care in Winchester

Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method

#AgencyCQC ratingLast ratedOfficeOther specialisms
1Bluebird Care Winchester, Eastleigh & RomseyOutstandingMay 20254.7 miles6
2Forever Caring LimitedGoodJul 20250.9 miles3
3Brandon Trust Supported Living - HampshireGoodMar 20260.9 miles7
4Naveed Medicare Ltd HampshireGoodOct 20250.9 miles6
5BrendonCare Otterbourne HillGoodJan 20264.7 miles3
6Whispers Care Solutions LimitedGoodAug 20255.0 miles7
7Your Life (Eastleigh)GoodJul 20266.6 miles3
8Community Response Team Mid HantsGoodAug 2023under 0.5 miles6
9Swanton Community Services – Southampton and HampshireGoodMay 20246.3 miles10
10Caremark (Winchester & Eastleigh)GoodSep 20185.3 miles8
11Home Instead Central HampshireGoodOct 20176.2 miles5
12Godfrey Olsen HouseGoodSep 20206.3 miles4
13Everycare WinchesterGoodMar 20196.4 miles7
14Bishopstoke ParkRequires improvementOct 20226.2 miles4
15YourLife (Alresford)Requires improvementMar 20236.8 miles4
16HampshireNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles6
17Unique Option Healthcare Limited- HampshireNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles5
18PC Care Service Ltd HampshireNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles4
19Eleada Care Services LtdNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles6
20Ribbesford Home Care Winchester LimitedNot yet rated–0.9 miles4
21Integrated Kare Solutions LimitedNot yet rated–0.9 miles7
22Blissful Island Care UK LtdNot yet rated–1.5 miles4
23Asisters LtdNot yet rated–4.2 miles3
2471 Lawn RoadNot yet rated–5.8 miles3
25Blue Angel Care LimitedNot yet rated–6.5 miles4

All agencies covering Winchester with a CQC registration for sensory impairment care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.

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How sensory impairment care in Winchester compares

CQC lists sensory impairment care for 25 of the 45 agencies covering Winchester, or 56%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 87%, in line with the town-wide 86% and below the 89% for sensory impairment care across England.

The highest rated agencies for sensory impairment care are Bluebird Care Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey, Forever Caring Limited and Brandon Trust Supported Living - Hampshire. Ratings run from October 2017 to July 2026, and 7 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Winchester centre: 11. 10 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Hampshire as a whole has 232 agencies registered for sensory impairment care; 93% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Hampshire, 65% of agencies are registered for sensory impairment care, against 56% here.

Live-in care in the South East runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.

What sensory impairment care involves

Deafblindness, hearing loss and sight loss are the three needs sensory impairment care covers. Expect staff skilled in communication, a layout and routine that let people find their way without risk, and support with equipment and technology.

What to ask about sensory impairment care

  1. How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
  2. How do you link with local sensory support services?
  3. How do you introduce new staff to the person?
  4. How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
  5. Do staff have sight loss or deaf awareness training?

Helpline: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. All sensory impairment care in Hampshire.

Sensory impairment care in nearby towns

TownDistanceAgenciesGood or Outstanding
Winchester–2513
Chandler's Ford6.1 mi11060
Eastleigh6.5 mi10759
Bishop's Waltham8.5 mi4225
Romsey8.6 mi7241
Boorley Green9.1 mi11060
Hedge End10.0 mi11363

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Sensory impairment care in Winchester: your questions answered

Which agencies in Winchester provide sensory impairment care?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 25 of the 45 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Winchester list sensory impairment care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Bluebird Care Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey, Forever Caring Limited and Brandon Trust Supported Living - Hampshire.

How does CQC rate home care agencies in Winchester?

13 (87%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 15 with a rating (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 10. That is common for services registered recently.

What does home care cost in Winchester?

Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.

Does Hampshire council fund home care?

It may. Hampshire council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Hampshire council.

How do I choose between agencies in Winchester?

Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 7 of 25 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 8 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.

Are there more sensory impairment care in towns near Winchester?

In Winchester there are 25, 13 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Chandler's Ford (6.1 miles): 110, 60 rated Good or Outstanding; Eastleigh (6.5 miles): 107, 59 rated Good or Outstanding; Bishop's Waltham (8.5 miles): 42, 25 rated Good or Outstanding.

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