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Home help in Wythenshawe

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. Below are the 245 CQC-registered agencies that cover Wythenshawe; ask each whether it offers this.

Updated 27 October 2026 (CQC register) · Prices: Typical 2026 prices across England

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Key points

  • 245 home care agencies registered with CQC have an office within 7 miles of Wythenshawe, and 128 of them hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • Manchester council must offer a free care needs assessment.
  • 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.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Home help in Wythenshawe", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

Home help: the usual tasks

  • Cleaning, laundry, ironing and changing beds
  • Shopping and collecting prescriptions
  • Preparing meals
  • Post, bills and appointments
  • Company and trips out

Washing, dressing and medication are personal care, which must come from a CQC-registered home care agency.

Who provides home help

Choose a home care agency if personal care may be needed later, because the same carers can take it on. For housework alone, a cleaner or a local help-at-home scheme may cost less, though these are not CQC-regulated. Ask local charities and Manchester council what low-cost services exist. Requesting an assessment from Manchester council.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. Manchester council can fund practical help only where it is part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment, which housework alone rarely is. Many older people use Attendance Allowance to cover it. More: home help for the elderly and the difference between home help and home care.

Home care in Wythenshawe by the numbers

Compare Wythenshawe's 86% Good or Outstanding with 88% for the rated agencies among the 420 we list in Manchester. Most recent to register: Lumiere Homes Ltd Manchester (September 2026). Oldest rating on the list: Cheshire Quality Care Ltd, June 2018. Of Wythenshawe and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Wythenshawe ranks 5th for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (52%); Handforth is highest at 60%. The share registered for dementia is 76% in Wythenshawe (187 of 245) and 78% across Manchester. On their CQC registrations, 206 of 245 list physical disabilities, 119 of 245 list learning disabilities and 142 of 245 list mental health conditions.

What home help costs in Wythenshawe

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

Manchester City Council's own rates: £24.45 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £866.02 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £959.09 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Tools: weekly cost calculator and what would we pay?

Home care agencies serving Wythenshawe

Check with each agency that it offers home help. Order: CQC rating, then how recent, then distance.

  1. Right at Home South Trafford

    3.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Right at Home South Trafford)

  2. Imagine Act and Succeed

    6.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Imagine Act and Succeed)

  3. Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway

    6.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Mar 2024
    See details (Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway)

  4. Be Caring Manchester

    1.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Be Caring Manchester)

  5. LlyonHealth

    2.9 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2024Inspected recently
    See details (LlyonHealth)

  6. Zeno Limited

    3.0 miles · Older people, Sensory impairments, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    See details (Zeno Limited)

  7. RivaHealth Clinics

    3.1 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    See details (RivaHealth Clinics)

  8. Roundhey Care

    3.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Roundhey Care)

  9. Care Needs Limited Stockport

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Care Needs Limited Stockport)

  10. Cathedral Care (Sale)

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Cathedral Care (Sale))

  11. A-Star Care Solutions-Main Office

    3.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    See details (A-Star Care Solutions-Main Office)

  12. We Care Chorlton

    3.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Mental health conditions

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    See details (We Care Chorlton)

  13. Safe Hands Care & Support Services

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Safe Hands Care & Support Services)

  14. Claydon Care Services - Main Office

    4.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Claydon Care Services - Main Office)

  15. iCare Solutions Manchester Limited

    5.0 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    See details (iCare Solutions Manchester Limited)

  16. Stonewood Complex Care

    5.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Stonewood Complex Care)

  17. Mather Care Limited

    5.4 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Mather Care Limited)

  18. Vivid Care Services Ltd - Lancashire

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    See details (Vivid Care Services Ltd - Lancashire)

  19. Tender Hands Homecare Ltd

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Tender Hands Homecare Ltd)

  20. Apollo Care Central Manchester

    5.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Apollo Care Central Manchester)

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Your questions on home help in Wythenshawe

Where can I find home help in Wythenshawe?

245 agencies on the CQC register have an office within 7 miles of Wythenshawe, and 128 hold a Good or Outstanding rating. Which of them provide home help is not recorded by CQC: ask them.

What does home help cost in Wythenshawe?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Does the council pay for home help?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by Manchester council; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

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.

Are home care agencies in Wythenshawe well rated?

128 of the 148 rated agencies (86%) are Good or Outstanding; 187 list dementia as a specialism and 29 were inspected or rated in the last two years.

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