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Mental health care at home in Dewsbury

Mental health care is offered by 33 of the 49 home care agencies covering Dewsbury. 75% of the 28 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for mental health care across England). Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 12 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 3 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Argent Care Limited was rated Good on 20 July 2026.

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  • Dementia is a registered specialism for 32.
  • A care needs assessment from Kirklees council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
  • Among the 28 rated agencies, 21 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 7 are Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 5 not yet rated.
  • Rating changes in Kirklees are checked each day. See what changed recently.

Citation: "Mental health care at home in Dewsbury", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

  • 33agencies registered with CQC
  • 75%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
  • 32are registered for dementia
  • 11inspected or rated since October 2024

Who offers mental health care in Dewsbury

Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers

#AgencyCQC ratingLast ratedOfficeOther specialisms
1Privilege Home CareGoodJun 2025under 0.5 miles6
2Elite Privilege Care LimitedGoodMay 20260.7 miles6
3Argent Care LimitedGoodJul 20261.0 miles5
4Abhi Rose HomecareGoodAug 20251.2 miles9
5Vista Home Care Services LtdGoodMay 20251.3 miles5
6Alma Care Services LtdGoodFeb 20251.7 miles7
7North Short Term and Urgent Support TeamGoodJul 20253.2 miles4
8HLG Complex Care LtdGoodOct 20253.5 miles5
9Blossom Home Care Leeds & WakefieldGoodNov 20244.0 miles4
10Winserve Care ServicesGoodJun 20254.0 miles5
11Horizonz Care LtdGoodAug 20231.0 miles7
12Amblers Orchard (Office)GoodJan 20234.1 miles6
13Nova Care Yorkshire LtdGoodAug 20224.1 miles5
14Choices Homecare (Kirklees & Wakefield)GoodSep 20224.6 miles6
15Your Care Team LtdGoodNov 20191.6 miles8
16Angelcare - WakefieldGoodMay 20194.1 miles5
17Reablement Service Waterton HubGoodJun 20184.5 miles7
18Prestige Nursing WakefieldGoodJul 20184.6 miles9
19Age Uk Calderdale and KirkleesGoodNov 20194.7 miles4
20GT Care (Wakefield) LimitedGoodOct 20214.7 miles7
21Bluebird Care Wakefield and KirkleesGoodJul 20214.9 miles7
22Little Angels Home Care ServicesRequires improvementNov 20243.1 miles7
23SureCare Batley & WakefieldRequires improvementFeb 20231.9 miles6
24Together In CareRequires improvementNov 20223.1 miles4
25Sure Healthcare (Leeds)Requires improvementDec 20223.2 miles7
26Vision Care WakefieldRequires improvementSep 20224.6 miles6
27Northern Community Careline ServicesRequires improvementJan 20200.5 miles6
28Olive Tree (Kirklees) LimitedRequires improvementMar 20212.1 miles5
29Esteemed Life Care WakefieldNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles8
30MGM Healthcare Group LtdNot yet rated–under 0.5 miles5
31Diamond Social Care LtdNot yet rated–1.6 miles5
32Becomfy LimitedNot yet rated–4.1 miles5
33Firstcall 247 Limited (Wakefield)Not yet rated–4.1 miles6

Every agency covering Dewsbury registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.

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Mental health care in Dewsbury: what the data shows

CQC lists mental health care for 33 of the 49 agencies covering Dewsbury, or 67%. Of those rated, 75% are Good or Outstanding: 2 points below the 77% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 88% for mental health care.

Privilege Home Care, Elite Privilege Care Limited and Argent Care Limited lead the list for mental health care. 11 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from June 2018 and the newest from July 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Dewsbury centre: 13. 5 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Kirklees as a whole has 44 agencies registered for mental health care; 75% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 67% of agencies list mental health care, compared with 54% across Kirklees.

Live-in care in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 mental health care involves

Someone living with a serious mental illness, whether schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression or psychosis connected with dementia, may need this kind of support. Good providers coordinate with the NHS community mental health team and concentrate on stability, recovery and taking medication safely.

Questions to ask agencies about mental health care

  1. What mental health training do staff have?
  2. How do you keep physical health checked too?
  3. What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
  4. How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
  5. How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?

Helpline: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. All mental health care in Kirklees.

Mental health care in nearby towns

TownDistanceAgenciesGood or Outstanding
Dewsbury–3321
Batley2.0 mi3921
Ossett2.3 mi5634
Mirfield2.7 mi4025
Liversedge2.9 mi4325
Morley4.2 mi9342
Drighlington4.6 mi9047

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Common questions about mental health care in Dewsbury

Which agencies in Dewsbury provide mental health care?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 33 of the 49 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Dewsbury list mental health care as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Privilege Home Care, Elite Privilege Care Limited and Argent Care Limited.

What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Dewsbury have?

Of the 28 that have been rated, 21 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 7. Not yet rated: 5. That is common for services registered recently.

What are typical home care prices in Dewsbury?

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. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.

Will Kirklees council pay for home care?

It may. Kirklees 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 Kirklees council.

What should I look for when choosing agencies in Dewsbury?

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, 11 of the 33 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 17 have older reports. Use our checklist.

How does Dewsbury compare with nearby towns for mental health care?

Nearest towns we cover: Batley (2.0 miles): 39, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Ossett (2.3 miles): 56, 34 rated Good or Outstanding; Mirfield (2.7 miles): 40, 25 rated Good or Outstanding. Dewsbury itself has 33, 21 of them Good or Outstanding.

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