Children's care at home in Deal

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

Registered for children's care: 3 out of 19 agencies covering Deal (16%). England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for children's care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 23 points above the 77% for all agencies in the town).

For children's care, the top rated agencies are Bluebird Care Canterbury, Thanet, Folkestone and Dover and Nurse Plus UK - Dover. Ratings run from September 2018 to July 2019, and 0 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Deal centre: 0 offices. 1 has no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Kent as a whole has 70 agencies registered for children's care; 89% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Kent, 17% of agencies are registered for children's care, against 16% here.

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.

What to ask about children's care

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

Helpline: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Ask Kent for a care needs assessment.

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