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Home help in Wigston

Help with housework, shopping, meals and errands, often alongside a chat and a cup of tea: that is home help, and it keeps many older people independent for longer. Compare the 254 CQC-registered agencies covering Wigston and ask which of them provide it.

Agency data: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Prices: Typical prices across England in 2026

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Quick summary

  • 254 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Wigston; 112 are rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs around £32–£34 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.
  • Which agencies provide home help is not on the CQC register, so ask each one.
  • A care needs assessment from Leicestershire council costs nothing.

To cite: "Home help in Wigston", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

What home help includes

Typical tasks are cleaning and tidying, laundry and ironing, changing beds, food shopping and collecting prescriptions, preparing meals, help with post and bills, and getting out to appointments or the shops. Many people also value the company. Home help does not include personal care such as washing, dressing or help with medication: for that you need a home care agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Paying for home help

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or just below the rate for visiting care. Leicestershire council may include practical help in a care plan if a care needs assessment finds eligible needs, though help with housework alone often does not qualify. Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, is often used to pay for it. See home help for the elderly and home help vs home care.

Agency, cleaner or council?

Many home care agencies in Wigston provide home help as well as personal care, which is useful if needs grow. A cleaner or a local "home help" service can be cheaper for housework alone, but is not regulated by CQC. Some councils and charities run low-cost help-at-home or shopping services. Getting assessed by Leicestershire council.

Wigston's agencies in figures

Looking at specialisms, 221 of 254 list physical disabilities, 152 of 254 list learning disabilities and 170 of 254 list mental health conditions. In Wigston, 82% of agencies support people with dementia (208 of 254); the Leicestershire figure is 80%. One rating goes back to May 2018: Sova Healthcare - Leicester. Ask what has changed since. Of Wigston and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Wigston ranks 4th for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (44%); Fleckney is highest at 54%. Across Leicestershire we list 479 agencies, and 84% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Wigston the figure is 81%. CQC registered Prime Way Care Ltd Leicester in October 2026, the newest on this list.

Paying for home help in Wigston: typical prices

Typical prices across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

What the council pays (Leicestershire County Council): £25.92 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £985.70 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,084.45 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. Estimate the weekly cost or see what you might pay

Home care agencies covering Wigston

Not confirmed for home help, so ask. Listed by CQC rating and rating date, then distance.

  1. MacIntyre Leicester

    3.1 miles · Learning disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (MacIntyre Leicester)

  2. Reablement Provider Service

    3.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Reablement Provider Service)

  3. Integrated Crisis Response Service

    3.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Integrated Crisis Response Service)

  4. Helping Hands Wigston

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Helping Hands Wigston)

  5. INSPIRED CARE 4ALL LTD

    1.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (INSPIRED CARE 4ALL LTD)

  6. Caremark Hinckley Bosworth Blaby & Leicester

    1.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Caremark Hinckley Bosworth Blaby & Leicester)

  7. Helpful Home Care LTD

    1.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Helpful Home Care LTD)

  8. Domiciliary Care Services (UK) Limited

    2.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Domiciliary Care Services (UK) Limited)

  9. Fosse Healthcare - Oak Court

    2.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Fosse Healthcare - Oak Court)

  10. Carers Direct Homecare Ltd

    3.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Carers Direct Homecare Ltd)

  11. Brand Care

    3.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Brand Care)

  12. Global Caring Group Leicester

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Global Caring Group Leicester)

  13. Storm Homecare Limited

    3.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Storm Homecare Limited)

  14. A2L Care Services

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (A2L Care Services)

  15. Crystal Care Service (Leicester)

    4.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Crystal Care Service (Leicester))

  16. Provision Care Ltd

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Provision Care Ltd)

  17. Inspire Lives Care Services Ltd

    4.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Inspire Lives Care Services Ltd)

  18. Help at Home (Danbury Gardens)

    4.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Help at Home (Danbury Gardens))

  19. Evolving Care Ltd Leicester

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Evolving Care Ltd Leicester)

  20. Paradise Hope Ltd

    4.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Paradise Hope Ltd)

See all 254 agencies covering Wigston →

What families ask about home help in Wigston

Who provides home help in Wigston?

Ask each agency: CQC keeps no record of who provides home help. Of the 254 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Wigston, 112 are rated Good or Outstanding.

What does home help cost in Wigston?

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or a little below the local rate for visiting care. Ask each agency for its hourly rate, minimum visit length and any weekend charges in writing.

Does the council pay for home help?

Sometimes, if Leicestershire council's care needs assessment finds eligible needs and practical help is part of meeting them. Help with housework alone often does not qualify, so many people use Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, to pay privately.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

How good are home care agencies around Wigston?

81% Good or Outstanding (112 of 138 rated). 42 were inspected or rated within two years, and 208 are registered for dementia.

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