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Substance misuse support at home in Syston
Substance misuse support is offered by 37 of the 221 home care agencies covering Syston, operated by 36 separate providers. Leicester City Council runs the most, with 2. Of the 30 CQC has rated, 87% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for substance misuse support across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 15 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Anytime Care 2020(Leicester) was rated Requires improvement on 17 August 2026.
CQC register data as of 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 36 list dementia as a specialism.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Leicestershire daily: see the latest changes.
- 26 of the 30 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 4 are Requires improvement or Inadequate; 7 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Leicestershire council will assess care needs for free.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Substance misuse support at home in Syston", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 37agencies on the CQC register
- 87%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 36are registered for dementia
- 8with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Substance misuse support in Syston: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 221
- Elderly care · 212
- Care for adults under 65 · 202
- Physical disability care · 197
- Dementia care · 189
- Mental health care · 149
- Sensory impairment care · 144
- Learning disability care · 128
- Children's care · 57
- Substance misuse support · 37
- Eating disorder support · 35
Every agency covering Syston registered with CQC for substance misuse support, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Substance misuse support in Syston: what the data shows
Registered for substance misuse support: 37 out of 221 agencies covering Syston (17%). Of those rated, 87% are Good or Outstanding: 4 points above the 83% for every agency here, and in line with the England figure of 88% for substance misuse support.
Reablement Provider Service, Integrated Crisis Response Service and Private Home Care UK Limited (Leicester) lead the list for substance misuse support. 8 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from March 2019 and the newest from August 2026. 1 has an office within 2 miles of Syston centre. Not yet rated: 7. That is usual for services registered recently.
Here 17% of agencies list substance misuse support, compared with 13% across Leicestershire.
Visiting home care in the East Midlands 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 substance misuse support
For people affected by drug or alcohol use, substance misuse support focuses on safety, health and recovery, and works alongside specialist treatment services.
Questions to ask agencies about substance misuse support
- What happens if someone relapses?
- How do you keep people safe at night?
- How do you support recovery goals and family relationships?
- How do you work with local drug and alcohol treatment services?
- How do you support physical health and medication?
Free advice: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Getting a care needs assessment from Leicestershire.
Where else nearby offers substance misuse support
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syston | – | 37 | 26 |
| Sileby | 2.8 mi | 23 | 16 |
| Rothley | 2.8 mi | 37 | 25 |
| Mountsorrel | 3.5 mi | 36 | 24 |
| Leicester | 4.8 mi | 44 | 28 |
| Oadby | 7.0 mi | 41 | 26 |
| Ratby | 7.7 mi | 40 | 24 |
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Common questions about substance misuse support in Syston
Which home care agencies in Syston offer substance misuse support?
37 of the 221 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Syston list substance misuse support as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Reablement Provider Service, Integrated Crisis Response Service and Private Home Care UK Limited (Leicester).
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Syston have?
Of the 30 that have been rated, 26 (87%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 2 Outstanding, while 4 are rated below Good. 7 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Syston?
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.
Will Leicestershire council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Syston?
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, 8 of the 37 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 22 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Syston compare with nearby towns for substance misuse support?
Nearest towns we cover: Sileby (2.8 miles): 23, 16 rated Good or Outstanding; Rothley (2.8 miles): 37, 25 rated Good or Outstanding; Mountsorrel (3.5 miles): 36, 24 rated Good or Outstanding. Syston itself has 37, 26 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Substance misuse support in nearby towns
- Substance misuse support in Sileby 2.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Rothley 2.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Mountsorrel 3.5 mi
- Substance misuse support in Leicester 4.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Oadby 7.0 mi
- Substance misuse support in Ratby 7.7 mi
- Substance misuse support in Loughborough 7.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Wigston 7.9 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.