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Children's care at home in Uppermill
Children's care is offered by 14 of the 95 home care agencies covering Uppermill. 89% of the 9 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for children's care across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 6 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Caremark (Oldham) was rated Good on 22 May 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Rating changes in Oldham are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Good or Outstanding: 8 of the 9 rated agencies, and 1 is rated below Good; 5 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Oldham council will assess care needs for free.
- For dementia support, 12 have it on their CQC registration.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Uppermill", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 14registered agencies
- 89%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 12list dementia as a specialism
- 2rated or inspected within two years
Children's care in Uppermill: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 95
- Elderly care · 90
- Care for adults under 65 · 86
- Dementia care · 79
- Physical disability care · 77
- Sensory impairment care · 57
- Mental health care · 55
- Learning disability care · 51
- Supported living · 23
- Substance misuse support · 16
- Eating disorder support · 15
- Children's care · 14
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caremark (Oldham) | May 2026 | 2.6 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | P and S Care Limited | Jan 2026 | 5.9 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Instant Care Rochdale | Sep 2018 | 5.3 miles | 9 | |
| 4 | Grace 247 Care Manchester | Jun 2021 | 5.5 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Rainbow Trust Children's Charity 3 | Aug 2019 | 5.5 miles | 0 | |
| 6 | Amber Case Management Limited | Aug 2019 | 5.9 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Future Directions CIC | Jan 2020 | 6.7 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | GEP Support Limited | Apr 2020 | 7.0 miles | 8 | |
| 9 | Sams Helping Hands Ltd | Feb 2023 | 5.5 miles | 4 | |
| 10 | Pennine Independent Steps | Not yet rated | – | 4.1 miles | 7 |
| 11 | Cheery Blossom Supported Living Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 5.9 miles | 6 |
| 12 | Oldham Shared Lives | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 9 |
| 13 | Blossom Care and Support Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 4 |
| 14 | Complex Care Professionals Tameside | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 4 |
All agencies covering Uppermill with a CQC registration for children's care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Children's care in Uppermill: what the data shows
Registered for children's care: 14 out of 95 agencies covering Uppermill (15%). Of those rated, 89% are Good or Outstanding: 2 points below the 91% for every agency here, and in line with the England figure of 89% for children's care.
Caremark (Oldham), P and S Care Limited and Instant Care Rochdale lead the list for children's care. Ratings run from September 2018 to May 2026, and 2 are from the last two years. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Uppermill centre. 5 still await a first CQC rating.
Across Oldham, 18% of agencies are registered for children's care, against 15% here.
Visiting home care in the North West 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 children's care
Short breaks for parents, personal care and support with health routines are the main parts of this care, which is for young people and children with disabilities or complex health needs, together with their families.
What to ask about children's care
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
Support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Oldham: care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers children's care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uppermill | – | 14 | 8 |
| Stalybridge | 4.0 mi | 23 | 11 |
| Oldham | 4.1 mi | 38 | 21 |
| Shaw | 4.7 mi | 25 | 16 |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 4.8 mi | 37 | 17 |
| Royton | 5.2 mi | 30 | 19 |
| Dukinfield | 5.5 mi | 41 | 20 |
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Common questions about children's care in Uppermill
Which home care agencies in Uppermill offer children's care?
14 of the 95 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Uppermill list children's care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Caremark (Oldham), P and S Care Limited and Instant Care Rochdale.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Uppermill have?
Of the 9 that have been rated, 8 (89%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 2 Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 5 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Uppermill?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Oldham council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Oldham 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 Oldham council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Uppermill?
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, 2 of the 14 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 7 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Uppermill compare with nearby towns for children's care?
Nearest towns we cover: Stalybridge (4.0 miles): 23, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Oldham (4.1 miles): 38, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Shaw (4.7 miles): 25, 16 rated Good or Outstanding. Uppermill itself has 14, 8 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: children's care around Uppermill
- Children's care in Stalybridge 4.0 mi
- Children's care in Oldham 4.1 mi
- Children's care in Shaw 4.7 mi
- Children's care in Ashton-under-Lyne 4.8 mi
- Children's care in Royton 5.2 mi
- Children's care in Dukinfield 5.5 mi
- Children's care in Hadfield 5.6 mi
- Children's care in Chadderton 5.8 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.