Home care · Sefton
Substance misuse support at home in Formby
10 out of 38 home care agencies covering Formby are registered for substance misuse support. 90% of the 10 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for substance misuse support across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 13 October 2025, Aspirations Northwest Adults was rated Good, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 7 list dementia as a specialism.
- You can ask Sefton council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Among the 10 rated agencies, 9 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 1 is rated below Good.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Sefton daily: see the latest changes.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Substance misuse support at home in Formby", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 10agencies registered with CQC
- 90%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 7are registered for dementia
- 2inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers substance misuse support in Formby
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 38
- Elderly care · 37
- Care for adults under 65 · 34
- Physical disability care · 33
- Dementia care · 29
- Sensory impairment care · 28
- Mental health care · 24
- Learning disability care · 19
- Substance misuse support · 10
- Supported living · 8
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Children's care · 6
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Care Connect UK | Mar 2025 | 4.7 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Aspirations Northwest Adults | Oct 2025 | 7.0 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | The Care Worker Agency | Nov 2022 | 6.5 miles | 9 | |
| 4 | Yes Care Services - Liverpool | Mar 2023 | 6.7 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Transition Care Company Limited | Aug 2019 | 5.7 miles | 4 | |
| 6 | Caremark (Sefton) | Dec 2018 | 5.9 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | Crosby Women's Service | Jun 2019 | 6.0 miles | 5 | |
| 8 | Alcedo Care West Lancashire and Merseyside | Nov 2018 | 6.9 miles | 9 | |
| 9 | Glenelg Support Limited | Dec 2019 | 7.0 miles | 9 | |
| 10 | Heart2Heart. | Jan 2024 | 6.7 miles | 7 |
The full list for substance misuse support covering Formby: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Substance misuse support in Formby by the numbers
10 of the 38 agencies covering Formby are registered with CQC for substance misuse support (26%). Of those rated, 90% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 89% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for substance misuse support.
Care Connect UK, Aspirations Northwest Adults and The Care Worker Agency lead the list for substance misuse support. 2 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: November 2018. Newest: October 2025. Offices within 2 miles of Formby centre: 0.
Sefton as a whole has 11 agencies registered for substance misuse support; 91% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for substance misuse support: 26% here, 22% across Sefton.
Live-in care in the North West runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What substance misuse support involves
Anyone whose life is affected by drinking or drug use can get this support, which works next to specialist treatment services and aims at safety, better health and recovery.
Questions worth asking about substance misuse support
- How do you help with housing, money or work?
- How do you support physical health and medication?
- What training do staff have in substance misuse?
- Who decides when support can be reduced?
- How do you keep people safe at night?
Helpline: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Sefton: care needs assessment.
Substance misuse support in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formby | – | 10 | 9 |
| Crosby | 5.1 mi | 24 | 20 |
| Maghull | 6.0 mi | 16 | 13 |
| Southport | 6.5 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Bootle | 7.0 mi | 26 | 21 |
| Ormskirk | 7.1 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Kirkby | 8.8 mi | 26 | 21 |
Help from the council
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Sefton council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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Free care cost report for Formby
- 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 substance misuse support in Formby
How many agencies in Formby offer substance misuse support?
Substance misuse support is a registered specialism for 10 of the 38 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Formby (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Care Connect UK, Aspirations Northwest Adults and The Care Worker Agency.
How are home care agencies in Formby rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 10. Of those, 9 (90%) are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Formby?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Can Sefton council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Sefton council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Sefton council.
How can I pick between agencies in Formby?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 2 of the 10 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 8. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about substance misuse support in towns near Formby?
Formby has 10, with 9 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Crosby (5.1 miles): 24, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Maghull (6.0 miles): 16, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Southport (6.5 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Substance misuse support in nearby towns
- Substance misuse support in Crosby 5.1 mi
- Substance misuse support in Maghull 6.0 mi
- Substance misuse support in Southport 6.5 mi
- Substance misuse support in Bootle 7.0 mi
- Substance misuse support in Ormskirk 7.1 mi
- Substance misuse support in Kirkby 8.8 mi
- Substance misuse support in Burscough 9.2 mi
- Substance misuse support in Wallasey 9.6 mi
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