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Children's care at home in Ruislip
9 of the 36 home care agencies covering Ruislip offer children's care. 100% of the 7 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for children's care across England. Expect to pay here about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Bluebird Care (Uxbridge, Ickenham & Hayes), rated Good on 22 September 2025.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- CQC rates 7 of the 7 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, with 2 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from the London Borough of Hillingdon is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- We check for new CQC ratings in London daily: see the latest changes.
- 8 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Citation: "Children's care at home in Ruislip", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 9registered agencies
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 8are registered for dementia
- 4rated or inspected within two years
Ranked providers of children's care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 36
- Care for adults under 65 · 33
- Elderly care · 33
- Dementia care · 29
- Physical disability care · 29
- Sensory impairment care · 24
- Mental health care · 18
- Learning disability care · 17
- Supported living · 9
- Children's care · 9
- Substance misuse support · 6
- Eating disorder support · 5
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Signet Healthcare Limited | Nov 2024 | 1.0 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Bluebird Care (Uxbridge, Ickenham & Hayes) | Sep 2025 | 1.2 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Mace Homecare Service Ltd | Jun 2025 | 2.8 miles | 9 | |
| 4 | Tenda Hands Homecare | May 2025 | 2.9 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Nutrix Homecare | Mar 2022 | 2.8 miles | 10 | |
| 6 | The AICS Group | Feb 2020 | 1.5 miles | 2 | |
| 7 | Elite Specialist Care Ltd | Apr 2021 | 2.7 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Primacy Homecare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.6 miles | 7 |
| 9 | Elderlycare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2.8 miles | 5 |
All agencies covering Ruislip with a CQC registration for children's care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How children's care in Ruislip compares
CQC lists children's care for 9 of the 36 agencies covering Ruislip, or 25%. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 4 points above the 96% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 89% for children's care.
Signet Healthcare Limited, Bluebird Care (Uxbridge, Ickenham & Hayes) and Mace Homecare Service Ltd lead the list for children's care. Ratings run from February 2020 to September 2025, and 4 are from the last two years. 4 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Ruislip. 2 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Hillingdon has 25 agencies registered for children's care; of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding. Across Hillingdon, 30% of agencies are registered for children's care, against 25% here.
Typical prices in London: about £37.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,800 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About children's care
At home, a carer can look after a child with a disability or complex health needs: helping with personal care and health routines, and giving parents a short break. Support is for the young person and the whole family.
What to ask about children's care
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
Support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. How to get assessed by Hillingdon.
Children's care around Ruislip
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip | – | 9 | 7 |
| Pinner | 2.1 mi | 18 | 16 |
| Hillingdon | 2.5 mi | 25 | 21 |
| Harrow | 3.8 mi | 27 | 19 |
| Bushey | 5.7 mi | 62 | 40 |
| Gerrards Cross | 5.8 mi | 29 | 18 |
| Stanmore | 5.8 mi | 32 | 21 |
Council help
Hillingdon
The London Borough of Hillingdon can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
Hillingdon: getting assessed, funding your care, direct payments
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Free care cost report for Ruislip
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about children's care in Ruislip
Which agencies in Ruislip provide children's care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 9 of the 36 agencies that have an office within 3 miles of Ruislip list children's care as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Signet Healthcare Limited, Bluebird Care (Uxbridge, Ickenham & Hayes) and Mace Homecare Service Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Ruislip?
7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 7 with a rating. Not yet rated: 2. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Ruislip?
Usual 2026 prices in London: visiting care £30–£40 an hour; sleeping night £190–£230; waking night £240–£320; live-in care £1,300–£1,800 a week. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. More in our cost guide.
Does the London Borough of Hillingdon fund home care?
It may. The London Borough of Hillingdon 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 the London Borough of Hillingdon.
How do I choose between agencies in Ruislip?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 4 of 9 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 3 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more children's care in towns near Ruislip?
In Ruislip there are 9, 7 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Pinner (2.1 miles): 18, 16 rated Good or Outstanding; Hillingdon (2.5 miles): 25, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Northwood (2.5 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Children's care in nearby towns
- Children's care in Pinner 2.1 mi
- Children's care in Hillingdon 2.5 mi
- Children's care in Northwood 2.5 mi
- Children's care in Harrow 3.8 mi
- Children's care in Bushey 5.7 mi
- Children's care in Gerrards Cross 5.8 mi
- Children's care in Stanmore 5.8 mi
- Children's care in Ealing 6.2 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.