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Eating disorder support at home in Needham Market
Eating disorder support is offered by 4 of the 27 home care agencies covering Needham Market. CQC has rated 3 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for eating disorder support 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. 1 home care agency was last rated more than four years ago.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Suffolk council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Rating changes in Suffolk are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 3 of the 3 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding and 1 is not yet rated.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 4.
Citation: "Eating disorder support at home in Needham Market", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 4agencies on the CQC register
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 4are registered for dementia
- 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Providers offering eating disorder support
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 27
- Elderly care · 22
- Physical disability care · 21
- Dementia care · 20
- Care for adults under 65 · 19
- Sensory impairment care · 17
- Learning disability care · 16
- Mental health care · 15
- Supported living · 8
- Eating disorder support · 4
- Substance misuse support · 4
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloomsbury Home Care - Suffolk | Mar 2023 | 5.8 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Homecare Ipswich | Feb 2023 | 6.6 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Frantec | Dec 2018 | 4.4 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Eternity Healthcare Limited (Suffolk) | Not yet rated | – | 0.8 miles | 8 |
Every agency covering Needham Market registered with CQC for eating disorder support, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Eating disorder support in Needham Market: what the data shows
CQC lists eating disorder support for 4 of the 27 agencies covering Needham Market, or 15%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, 9 points above the town-wide 91% and above the 88% for eating disorder support across England.
The highest rated agencies for eating disorder support are Bloomsbury Home Care - Suffolk, Homecare Ipswich and Frantec. 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from December 2018 and the newest from March 2023. Within 2 miles of Needham Market centre: 1 office. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 20 agencies in Suffolk list eating disorder support, and 81% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 15% of agencies list eating disorder support, compared with 10% across Suffolk.
In the East of England, 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.
Eating disorder support: what it means
Help at mealtimes, and with staying safe physically and emotionally, is offered to people with binge eating disorder, anorexia or bulimia, working in step with the NHS eating disorder service.
Questions to ask agencies about eating disorder support
- How do you monitor physical health safely?
- How is the care plan reviewed?
- How do you support life outside mealtimes?
- What training do staff have in eating disorders?
- How do you work with the NHS eating disorder team?
Free advice: Beat helpline, 0808 801 0677. Suffolk: care needs assessment.
Nearby towns: eating disorder support
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Market | – | 4 | 3 |
| Ipswich | 8.2 mi | 9 | 5 |
| Hadleigh | 8.3 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Lawford | 14.7 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Colchester | 19.3 mi | 7 | 6 |
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Eating disorder support in Needham Market: your questions answered
Which agencies in Needham Market provide eating disorder support?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 4 of the 27 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Needham Market list eating disorder support as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Bloomsbury Home Care - Suffolk, Homecare Ipswich and Frantec.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Needham Market have?
Of the 3 that have been rated, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Needham Market?
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.
Will Suffolk council pay for home care?
It may. Suffolk 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 Suffolk council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Needham Market?
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 4 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 3 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Needham Market compare with nearby towns for eating disorder support?
Nearest towns we cover: Stowmarket (3.4 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Ipswich (8.2 miles): 9, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Hadleigh (8.3 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding. Needham Market itself has 4, 3 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Eating disorder support in nearby towns
- Eating disorder support in Stowmarket 3.4 mi
- Eating disorder support in Ipswich 8.2 mi
- Eating disorder support in Hadleigh 8.3 mi
- Eating disorder support in Woodbridge 11.7 mi
- Eating disorder support in Lawford 14.7 mi
- Eating disorder support in Sudbury 15.4 mi
- Eating disorder support in Bury St Edmunds 15.8 mi
- Eating disorder support in Felixstowe 17.9 mi
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