Home care · Lancashire
Substance misuse support at home in Catterall
Substance misuse support is offered by 3 of the 15 home care agencies covering Catterall. Among the 3 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for substance misuse support across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
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- Dementia is a registered specialism for 3.
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Citation: "Substance misuse support at home in Catterall", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 3CQC-registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 3list dementia as a specialism
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers substance misuse support in Catterall
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 15
- Elderly care · 14
- Care for adults under 65 · 13
- Dementia care · 11
- Physical disability care · 10
- Sensory impairment care · 8
- Mental health care · 7
- Learning disability care · 5
- Substance misuse support · 3
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guardian Homecare (The Courtyards) | Nov 2021 | 6.7 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Bowland Care Services | Jun 2019 | 1.6 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | MasterStaff Healthcare (Preston) | Feb 2020 | 1.7 miles | 9 |
The full list for substance misuse support covering Catterall: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Substance misuse support in Catterall: what the data shows
CQC lists substance misuse support for 3 of the 15 agencies covering Catterall, or 20%. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for substance misuse support are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, in line with the 100% for all agencies in the town).
For substance misuse support, the top rated agencies are Guardian Homecare (The Courtyards), Bowland Care Services and MasterStaff Healthcare (Preston). 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: June 2019. Newest: November 2021. Offices within 2 miles of Catterall centre: 2.
Across Lancashire, 47 agencies are registered for substance misuse support, and 98% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for substance misuse support: 20% here, 16% across Lancashire.
Live-in care in the North West 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 substance misuse support involves
Safety, health and recovery are the aims of substance misuse support, for anyone affected by alcohol or drugs. It runs alongside specialist treatment services rather than replacing them.
Questions worth asking about substance misuse support
- How do you support recovery goals and family relationships?
- How do you work with local drug and alcohol treatment services?
- What happens if someone relapses?
- How do you keep people safe at night?
- Who decides when support can be reduced?
Where to get support: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Lancashire: care needs assessment.
Substance misuse support in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catterall | – | 3 | 3 |
| Fulwood | 6.7 mi | 11 | 10 |
| Longridge | 7.4 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Kirkham | 8.1 mi | 9 | 8 |
| Preston | 8.2 mi | 10 | 9 |
| Freckleton | 9.6 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Penwortham | 9.6 mi | 10 | 9 |
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What families want to know about substance misuse support in Catterall
Which agencies in Catterall provide substance misuse support?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 3 of the 15 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Catterall list substance misuse support as a specialism. Highly rated options include Guardian Homecare (The Courtyards), Bowland Care Services and MasterStaff Healthcare (Preston).
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Catterall have?
Of the 3 that have been rated, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding).
What are typical home care prices in Catterall?
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. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will Lancashire council pay for home care?
It may. Lancashire 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 Lancashire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Catterall?
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, none of the 3 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 3 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Catterall compare with nearby towns for substance misuse support?
Nearest towns we cover: Garstang (1.9 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Fulwood (6.7 miles): 11, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Longridge (7.4 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Catterall itself has 3, 3 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: substance misuse support around Catterall
- Substance misuse support in Garstang 1.9 mi
- Substance misuse support in Fulwood 6.7 mi
- Substance misuse support in Longridge 7.4 mi
- Substance misuse support in Kirkham 8.1 mi
- Substance misuse support in Preston 8.2 mi
- Substance misuse support in Freckleton 9.6 mi
- Substance misuse support in Penwortham 9.6 mi
- Substance misuse support in Thornton 9.9 mi
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