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Eating disorder support at home in Skelmersdale
7 out of 55 home care agencies covering Skelmersdale are registered for eating disorder support. Among the 6 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for eating disorder support across England; 1 is Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- New and changed CQC ratings across Lancashire, updated every day.
- 6 of the 6 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding and 1 is not yet rated.
- Lancashire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 7 list dementia as a specialism.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Eating disorder support at home in Skelmersdale", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 7agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 7are registered for dementia
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering eating disorder support
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 55
- Physical disability care · 48
- Elderly care · 47
- Dementia care · 43
- Care for adults under 65 · 41
- Sensory impairment care · 35
- Mental health care · 34
- Learning disability care · 34
- Children's care · 13
- Substance misuse support · 10
- Supported living · 9
- Eating disorder support · 7
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alcedo Care St Helens, Wigan and Warrington | Jul 2022 | 4.1 miles | 9 | |
| 2 | Rainbow Care Solutions (Merseyside) | Feb 2024 | 7.0 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Home Instead | Nov 2018 | 5.1 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Mediline Supported Living Lancashire | Jul 2019 | 5.8 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | St Helens - SOS Homecare Ltd | Aug 2018 | 6.5 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | Integrated Care and Support Services LTD | Mar 2019 | 6.6 miles | 9 | |
| 7 | Active Case Management Limited | Not yet rated | – | 5.9 miles | 6 |
All agencies covering Skelmersdale with a CQC registration for eating disorder support. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Eating disorder support in Skelmersdale by the numbers
Registered for eating disorder support: 7 out of 55 agencies covering Skelmersdale (13%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 10 points above the 90% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for eating disorder support.
Alcedo Care St Helens, Wigan and Warrington, Rainbow Care Solutions (Merseyside) and Home Instead lead the list for eating disorder support. Ratings run from August 2018 to February 2024, and 0 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Skelmersdale centre: 0 offices. 1 has no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Lancashire as a whole has 30 agencies registered for eating disorder support; 96% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Lancashire, 10% of agencies are registered for eating disorder support, against 13% here.
In the North West, 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.
Eating disorder support: what it means
Mealtime support and help to stay safe, physically and emotionally, are central to eating disorder support. It is meant for people living with bulimia, binge eating disorder, anorexia or similar conditions, and complements specialist NHS eating disorder care.
What to ask about eating disorder support
- How are families involved?
- How do you work with the NHS eating disorder team?
- How do you support mealtimes?
- What happens if physical health gets worse?
- How is the care plan reviewed?
Helpline: Beat helpline, 0808 801 0677. Getting a care needs assessment from Lancashire.
Nearby towns: eating disorder support
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skelmersdale | – | 7 | 6 |
| Up Holland | 2.0 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Rainford | 3.3 mi | 15 | 12 |
| Ormskirk | 4.7 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Wigan | 5.4 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Standish | 5.4 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Kirkby | 6.5 mi | 23 | 19 |
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Common questions about eating disorder support in Skelmersdale
Which home care agencies in Skelmersdale offer eating disorder support?
7 of the 55 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Skelmersdale list eating disorder support as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Alcedo Care St Helens, Wigan and Warrington, Rainbow Care Solutions (Merseyside) and Home Instead.
How are home care agencies in Skelmersdale rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 6. Of those, 6 (100%) are Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Skelmersdale?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Lancashire council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Lancashire 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 Lancashire council.
How can I pick between agencies in Skelmersdale?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 7 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 6 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 eating disorder support in towns near Skelmersdale?
Skelmersdale has 7, with 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Up Holland (2.0 miles): 8, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Rainford (3.3 miles): 15, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Burscough (4.3 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Eating disorder support in nearby towns
- Eating disorder support in Up Holland 2.0 mi
- Eating disorder support in Rainford 3.3 mi
- Eating disorder support in Burscough 4.3 mi
- Eating disorder support in Ormskirk 4.7 mi
- Eating disorder support in Wigan 5.4 mi
- Eating disorder support in Standish 5.4 mi
- Eating disorder support in Kirkby 6.5 mi
- Eating disorder support in Ashton-in-Makerfield 6.8 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.