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Home help in Romiley

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. 161 agencies registered with CQC cover Romiley. Check with each one that it provides this kind of care.

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

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In short

  • 161 home care agencies registered with CQC have an office within 7 miles of Romiley, and 79 of them hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • Stockport 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 Romiley", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

Home help: the usual tasks

  • Cleaning, laundry, ironing and changing beds
  • Shopping and collecting prescriptions
  • Preparing meals
  • Post, bills and appointments
  • Company and trips out

Washing, dressing and medication are personal care, which must come from a CQC-registered home care agency.

Who provides home help

Choose a home care agency if personal care may be needed later, because the same carers can take it on. For housework alone, a cleaner or a local help-at-home scheme may cost less, though these are not CQC-regulated. Ask local charities and Stockport council what low-cost services exist. Getting assessed by Stockport council.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. Stockport council can fund practical help only where it is part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment, which housework alone rarely is. Many older people use Attendance Allowance to cover it. More: home help for the elderly and the difference between home help and home care.

What the register shows for Romiley

Across Stockport we list 380 agencies, and 87% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Romiley the figure is 83%. The newest registration is Lumiere Homes Ltd Manchester, registered with CQC in September 2026. The oldest current rating dates from June 2018 (Cheshire Quality Care Ltd). Of Romiley and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Romiley ranks 3rd for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (49%); Hazel Grove is highest at 56%. 122 of the 161 agencies (76%) list dementia as a specialism, against 78% across Stockport. By specialism, 135 of 161 list physical disabilities, 87 of 161 list learning disabilities and 98 of 161 list mental health conditions.

Paying for home help in Romiley: typical prices

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

Council rates in Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council: £24.80 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,112.52 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,165.75 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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Tools: weekly cost calculator and what would we pay?

Home care agencies covering Romiley

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

  1. Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway

    4.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Mar 2024
    Full profile (Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway)

  2. Cera Stockport

    2.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Cera Stockport)

  3. Tender Hands Homecare Ltd

    3.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Tender Hands Homecare Ltd)

  4. Care Needs Limited Stockport

    4.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Care Needs Limited Stockport)

  5. Safe Hands Care & Support Services

    4.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Safe Hands Care & Support Services)

  6. Zeno Limited

    4.7 miles · Older people, Sensory impairments, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    Full profile (Zeno Limited)

  7. Apollo Care Central Manchester

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Apollo Care Central Manchester)

  8. Home Instead Stockport and Tameside

    2.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £33–£40/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2022
    Full profile (Home Instead Stockport and Tameside)

  9. Ambiance Care Limited

    2.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2023
    Full profile (Ambiance Care Limited)

  10. REaCH

    3.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2023
    Full profile (REaCH)

  11. Quality Care of Cheadle

    3.0 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2023
    Full profile (Quality Care of Cheadle)

  12. Stockport

    3.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2022
    Full profile (Stockport)

  13. Appleford Homes

    3.2 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2022
    Full profile (Appleford Homes)

  14. ICare Solutions Stockport Limited

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2023
    Full profile (ICare Solutions Stockport Limited)

  15. Right at Home Stockport & Didsbury

    3.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2023
    Full profile (Right at Home Stockport & Didsbury)

  16. Helping Hands Stalybridge

    3.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2023
    Full profile (Helping Hands Stalybridge)

  17. BoJo Care Services Ltd

    4.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    Full profile (BoJo Care Services Ltd)

  18. Shabach Health Care Ltd Tameside

    4.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2022
    Full profile (Shabach Health Care Ltd Tameside)

  19. Tameside Learning Disability Service

    4.4 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2024
    Full profile (Tameside Learning Disability Service)

  20. Excel Care Group

    4.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2023
    Full profile (Excel Care Group)

See all 161 agencies covering Romiley →

Questions about home help in Romiley

Who provides home help in Romiley?

161 agencies on the CQC register have an office within 7 miles of Romiley, and 79 hold a Good or Outstanding rating. Which of them provide home help is not recorded by CQC: ask them.

How much is a home help per hour in Romiley?

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.

Can I get home help from the council?

Sometimes, if Stockport 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.

How good are home care agencies around Romiley?

83% Good or Outstanding (79 of 95 rated). 11 were inspected or rated within two years, and 122 are registered for dementia.

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