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Home help in Kingston Bagpuize

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. Below are the 31 CQC-registered agencies that cover Kingston Bagpuize; ask each whether it offers this.

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

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In short

  • 31 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Kingston Bagpuize; 18 are rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Oxfordshire council has to offer a care needs assessment free of charge.
  • CQC does not record which agencies provide home help, so ask each agency directly.
  • 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.

Citation: "Home help in Kingston Bagpuize", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

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.

Agency, cleaner or council?

Many home care agencies in Kingston Bagpuize 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. Asking Oxfordshire council for an assessment.

Paying for home help

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or just below the rate for visiting care. Oxfordshire 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.

Home care in Kingston Bagpuize by the numbers

In Kingston Bagpuize, 87% of agencies support people with dementia (27 of 31); the Oxfordshire figure is 81%. One rating goes back to December 2017: Oxford Aunts. Ask what has changed since. CQC registered Joyce Authentic Care Ltd    in July 2026, the newest on this list. By specialism, 22 of 31 list physical disabilities, 11 of 31 list learning disabilities and 14 of 31 list mental health conditions. 86% of rated agencies covering Kingston Bagpuize are Good or Outstanding, compared with 86% of those rated among the 323 we list across Oxfordshire. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 13% covering Kingston Bagpuize, 9% across Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire has 10 Outstanding agencies in total; covering Kingston Bagpuize the figure is 3. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Kingston Bagpuize (58% Good or Outstanding) is 2nd out of 7 local towns, led by Abingdon-on-Thames (59%).

Paying for home help in Kingston Bagpuize: typical prices

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

Oxfordshire County Council's own rates: £30.26 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,184.25 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,231.43 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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 Kingston Bagpuize

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

  1. George Springall Homecare Partnership

    5.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (George Springall Homecare Partnership)

  2. YoD Care Services (Oxfordshire)

    5.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (YoD Care Services (Oxfordshire))

  3. Reable Health Ltd

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2022
    Full profile (Reable Health Ltd)

  4. Saint Catherine's Care Oxford

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2022
    Full profile (Saint Catherine's Care Oxford)

  5. Helping Hands Wantage

    6.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2022
    Full profile (Helping Hands Wantage)

  6. Mumby's Live-in Care

    2.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Feb 2019
    Full profile (Mumby's Live-in Care)

  7. Oxford Private Care

    4.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2019
    Full profile (Oxford Private Care)

  8. Same Ways Care Limited

    4.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2020
    Full profile (Same Ways Care Limited)

  9. Care With Dignity Partnerships

    5.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Learning disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Feb 2020
    Full profile (Care With Dignity Partnerships)

  10. OSJCT Mayott House

    5.6 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2018
    Full profile (OSJCT Mayott House)

  11. SureCare Oxfordshire

    5.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2019
    Full profile (SureCare Oxfordshire)

  12. Pechiv Care Services

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2020
    Full profile (Pechiv Care Services)

  13. Bellevie Oxfordshire

    6.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2021
    Full profile (Bellevie Oxfordshire)

  14. Golden Services Care Limited

    6.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2020
    Full profile (Golden Services Care Limited)

  15. Caretree Limited

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Dec 2018
    Full profile (Caretree Limited)

  16. Home Helpers Oxford Office

    6.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2019Previous provider's rating
    Full profile (Home Helpers Oxford Office)

  17. Oxford Aunts

    6.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2017
    Full profile (Oxford Aunts)

  18. 66 Bradstocks Way

    6.9 miles · Learning disabilities, Caring for children (0 - 18yrs)

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2021
    Full profile (66 Bradstocks Way)

  19. My Carer

    6.3 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Requires improvementRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (My Carer)

  20. CaringPlus Healthcare Services Ltd

    5.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    Requires improvementRated Aug 2021
    Full profile (CaringPlus Healthcare Services Ltd)

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Your questions on home help in Kingston Bagpuize

Which agencies provide home help in Kingston Bagpuize?

Ask each agency: CQC keeps no record of who provides home help. Of the 31 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Kingston Bagpuize, 18 are rated Good or Outstanding.

How much is a home help per hour in Kingston Bagpuize?

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.

Will the council fund help with housework?

Sometimes, if Oxfordshire 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.

What CQC ratings do agencies covering Kingston Bagpuize have?

CQC rates 18 of 21 as Good or Outstanding, or 86%. Recent evidence: 4 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 27.

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