Home care · Kingston upon Hull, City of
Learning disability care at home in Kingston upon Hull
40 out of 67 home care agencies covering Kingston upon Hull are registered for learning disability care. Among the 36 with a CQC rating, 97% are Good or Outstanding, next to 89% for learning disability care across England; 4 are Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 24 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 3 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 7 April 2026, Opieka Limited Office was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- You can ask Kingston upon Hull, City of council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- For dementia support, 26 have it on their CQC registration.
- CQC rates 35 of the 36 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good. 4 are not rated yet.
- Rating changes in Kingston upon Hull, City of are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Learning disability care at home in Kingston upon Hull", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 40registered agencies
- 97%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 26list dementia as a specialism
- 5rated or inspected within two years
Learning disability care in Kingston upon Hull: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 67
- Care for adults under 65 · 63
- Elderly care · 56
- Physical disability care · 53
- Dementia care · 46
- Mental health care · 40
- Learning disability care · 40
- Sensory impairment care · 39
- Supported living · 23
- Children's care · 15
- Substance misuse support · 10
- Eating disorder support · 7
Every agency covering Kingston upon Hull registered with CQC for learning disability care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Learning disability care in Kingston upon Hull by the numbers
Registered for learning disability care: 40 out of 67 agencies covering Kingston upon Hull (60%). England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for learning disability care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 97% (above England, 8 points above the 89% for all agencies in the town).
For learning disability care, the top rated agencies are Stag Support Services, Innovations in Care and Wellington Care Head Office. 5 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from July 2017 and the newest from April 2026. 22 have an office within 2 miles of Kingston upon Hull centre. 4 still await a first CQC rating.
Here 60% of agencies list learning disability care, compared with 63% across Kingston upon Hull, City of.
Visiting home care in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 learning disability care
Everyday living skills, health appointments, jobs, studying and friendships are all part of learning disability care. It exists so that adults with a learning disability can live as they choose, and good providers follow CQC's published guidance for these services, with the person's own choices coming first.
Questions to ask agencies about learning disability care
- What happens if the person wants to change their support?
- How do you reduce restrictive practices?
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
- How do you choose staff who match the person?
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
Support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Learning disability care across Kingston upon Hull, City of.
Where else nearby offers learning disability care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston upon Hull | – | 40 | 35 |
| Hedon | 6.2 mi | 9 | 8 |
| Swanland | 6.3 mi | 12 | 10 |
| Beverley | 6.6 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 6.7 mi | 12 | 10 |
| Grimsby | 17.0 mi | 13 | 12 |
| Scunthorpe | 18.3 mi | 7 | 6 |
Help from the council
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Kingston upon Hull, City of council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
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What families want to know about learning disability care in Kingston upon Hull
Which home care agencies in Kingston upon Hull offer learning disability care?
40 of the 67 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Kingston upon Hull list learning disability care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Stag Support Services, Innovations in Care and Wellington Care Head Office.
How are home care agencies in Kingston upon Hull rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 36. Of those, 35 (97%) are Good or Outstanding, including 4 Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 4 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Kingston upon Hull?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Kingston upon Hull, City of council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Kingston upon Hull, City of council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Kingston upon Hull, City of council.
How can I pick between agencies in Kingston upon Hull?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 5 of the 40 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 31 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about learning disability care in towns near Kingston upon Hull?
Kingston upon Hull has 40, with 35 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Hedon (6.2 miles): 9, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Swanland (6.3 miles): 12, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Beverley (6.6 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: learning disability care around Kingston upon Hull
- Learning disability care in Hedon 6.2 mi
- Learning disability care in Swanland 6.3 mi
- Learning disability care in Beverley 6.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Barton-upon-Humber 6.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Grimsby 17.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Driffield 17.4 mi
- Learning disability care in Scunthorpe 18.3 mi
- Learning disability care in Cleethorpes 18.9 mi
More for Kingston upon Hull, plus guides
- Outstanding services in Kingston upon Hull, City of, 2026
- Care homes in Kingston upon Hull (59)
- This area also takes in Anlaby, Cottingham, Hessle, Willerby
- Preparing for a care needs assessment
- Understanding CQC ratings
- Funding home care: who pays
- Choosing a home care agency
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.