Home care · Stockport
Children's care at home in High Lane
Children's care is offered by 13 of the 96 home care agencies covering High Lane. CQC has rated 8 of them, and 75% are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for children's care across England). We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- Stockport council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- CQC rates 6 of the 8 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement and 5 are not yet rated.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Stockport daily: see the latest changes.
- 11 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
To cite: "Children's care at home in High Lane", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 13agencies registered with CQC
- 75%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 11offer dementia support
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering children's care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 96
- Elderly care · 87
- Care for adults under 65 · 84
- Physical disability care · 83
- Dementia care · 77
- Sensory impairment care · 67
- Mental health care · 58
- Learning disability care · 53
- Supported living · 21
- Substance misuse support · 17
- Eating disorder support · 15
- Children's care · 13
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ICare Solutions Stockport Limited | Mar 2023 | 5.5 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Family Care Solutions | Sep 2018 | 4.2 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Management Office | Jul 2019 | 4.4 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | The Together Trust Domiciliary Care Agency | Mar 2019 | 4.6 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | C4 Care Ltd | Oct 2021 | 6.2 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Head Office | Jul 2018 | 6.7 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Caremark (Cheshire North East) | Jan 2024 | 6.1 miles | 8 | |
| 8 | Westwood Homecare (NorthWest) Limited Stockport | May 2023 | 6.8 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | Lacura Care Services Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.7 miles | 4 |
| 10 | Councillor Lane | Not yet rated | – | 5.8 miles | 7 |
| 11 | SureCare Stockport | Not yet rated | – | 6.2 miles | 6 |
| 12 | Complex Care Professionals Tameside | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 4 |
| 13 | Alvar Healthcare ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.4 miles | 7 |
This table lists each agency covering High Lane registered for children's care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from High Lane centre.
Children's care in High Lane: what the data shows
14% of High Lane's agencies (13 of 96) hold a CQC registration for children's care. Their Good or Outstanding share is 75%, 7 points below the town-wide 82% and below the 89% for children's care across England.
The highest rated agencies for children's care are ICare Solutions Stockport Limited, Family Care Solutions and Management Office. The newest rating is from January 2024 and the oldest from July 2018; 0 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of High Lane centre: 0 offices. 5 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Children's care is on 14% of registrations here and 15% across Stockport.
In the North West, 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.
Children's care: what it means
Care for children at home supports disabled children and young people, or those with complex health needs, and their families: personal care, short breaks for parents and help with health routines.
Before you choose: questions on children's care
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
Helpline: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. How to get assessed by Stockport.
Nearby towns: children's care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Lane | – | 13 | 6 |
| Marple | 2.1 mi | 16 | 7 |
| Hazel Grove | 2.3 mi | 21 | 10 |
| New Mills | 2.9 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Romiley | 3.5 mi | 24 | 9 |
| Bredbury | 4.2 mi | 35 | 14 |
| Stockport | 4.6 mi | 48 | 22 |
Council help
Stockport
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Children's care in High Lane: your questions answered
Who offers children's care at home in High Lane?
Of the 96 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of High Lane, 13 list children's care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include ICare Solutions Stockport Limited, Family Care Solutions and Management Office.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in High Lane have?
Of the 8 that have been rated, 6 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding, and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 5 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in High Lane?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will Stockport council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Stockport council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Stockport council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in High Lane?
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, none of the 13 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 8 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does High Lane compare with nearby towns for children's care?
Nearest towns we cover: Marple (2.1 miles): 16, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Hazel Grove (2.3 miles): 21, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; New Mills (2.9 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. High Lane itself has 13, 6 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.