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Learning disability care at home in Didcot
13 of the 32 home care agencies covering Didcot offer learning disability care. 91% of the 11 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for learning disability care across England. 1 is Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 7 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was Style Acre, rated Good on 15 August 2025.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- 10 of the 11 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Oxfordshire council will assess care needs for free.
- For dementia support, 9 have it on their CQC registration.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Oxfordshire daily: see the latest changes.
Citation: "Learning disability care at home in Didcot", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 13registered agencies
- 91%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 9are registered for dementia
- 3rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering learning disability care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 32
- Elderly care · 29
- Care for adults under 65 · 27
- Dementia care · 24
- Physical disability care · 22
- Mental health care · 16
- Sensory impairment care · 14
- Learning disability care · 13
- Supported living · 7
- Children's care · 3
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YoD Care Services (Oxfordshire) | Mar 2025 | 5.0 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Style Acre | Aug 2025 | 5.7 miles | 0 | |
| 3 | Eniro Care Ltd | Jul 2024 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | HF Trust Oxfordshire | Jun 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 0 | |
| 5 | Kingwood Care and Support | Nov 2021 | under 0.5 miles | 2 | |
| 6 | 66 Bradstocks Way | Oct 2021 | 2.1 miles | 1 | |
| 7 | Saint Catherine's Care Oxford | May 2022 | 4.5 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | The Caring Company (Oxon) | Feb 2020 | 0.7 miles | 4 | |
| 9 | Care With Dignity Partnerships | Feb 2020 | 3.8 miles | 3 | |
| 10 | Bellevie Oxfordshire | Sep 2021 | 5.1 miles | 6 | |
| 11 | CaringPlus Healthcare Services Ltd | Aug 2021 | 5.0 miles | 6 | |
| 12 | Abi-support Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 6 |
| 13 | Ringstead Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.5 miles | 7 |
Every agency covering Didcot registered with CQC for learning disability care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How learning disability care in Didcot compares
CQC lists learning disability care for 13 of the 32 agencies covering Didcot, or 41%. England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for learning disability care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 91% (above England, 5 points below the 96% for all agencies in the town).
For learning disability care, the top rated agencies are YoD Care Services (Oxfordshire), Style Acre and Eniro Care Ltd. 3 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from February 2020 and the newest from August 2025. Within 2 miles of Didcot centre: 5 offices. 2 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Oxfordshire has 81 agencies registered for learning disability care; of those rated, 88% are Good or Outstanding. Here 41% of agencies list learning disability care, compared with 47% across Oxfordshire.
In the South East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Learning disability care: what it means
Look for a service that starts from what the person wants. Learning disability care helps adults to manage day-to-day tasks, attend health appointments, work, learn and keep friends, and the strongest providers work to CQC's guidance for this kind of support.
Questions to ask agencies about learning disability care
- How do you support health appointments and annual health checks?
- How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?
- How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
- How do you choose staff who match the person?
Support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Learning disability care in Oxfordshire as a whole.
Nearby towns: learning disability care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didcot | – | 13 | 10 |
| Abingdon-on-Thames | 4.9 mi | 39 | 26 |
| Wallingford | 5.0 mi | 9 | 6 |
| Grove | 7.7 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Wantage | 7.7 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Kingston Bagpuize | 9.0 mi | 11 | 7 |
| Oxford | 9.8 mi | 36 | 24 |
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What families want to know about learning disability care in Didcot
Which agencies in Didcot provide learning disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 13 of the 32 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Didcot list learning disability care as a specialism. Top-rated names here include YoD Care Services (Oxfordshire), Style Acre and Eniro Care Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Didcot?
10 (91%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 11 with a rating (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 2. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Didcot?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Does Oxfordshire council fund home care?
It may. Oxfordshire council 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 Oxfordshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Didcot?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 3 of 13 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 8 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more learning disability care in towns near Didcot?
In Didcot there are 13, 10 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Abingdon-on-Thames (4.9 miles): 39, 26 rated Good or Outstanding; Wallingford (5.0 miles): 9, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Grove (7.7 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Learning disability care in nearby towns
- Learning disability care in Abingdon-on-Thames 4.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Wallingford 5.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Grove 7.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Wantage 7.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Kingston Bagpuize 9.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Oxford 9.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Eynsham 13.2 mi
- Learning disability care in Thatcham 14.3 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.