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Home help in Claygate

Home help covers the everyday jobs that get harder with age: cleaning, laundry, shopping, cooking, errands and a bit of company, so someone can keep living independently at home. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 207 CQC-registered agencies covering Claygate directly.

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

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Key points

  • Of the 207 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Claygate, 158 have a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • Surrey council has to offer a care needs assessment free of charge.
  • 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.
  • The CQC register does not say who provides home help: ask the agencies directly.

Citation: "Home help in Claygate", 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 Claygate 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. How to ask Surrey 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. Surrey 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.

Agencies covering Claygate: the data

By specialism, 175 of 207 list physical disabilities, 114 of 207 list learning disabilities and 121 of 207 list mental health conditions. Most recent to register: HEALTHQO CARE PROFESSIONALS LTD (October 2026). Oldest rating on the list: Dial House, December 2017. The share registered for dementia is 86% in Claygate (179 of 207) and 84% across Surrey. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed agency that is rated Good or Outstanding, Claygate comes 3rd of 7 (76%), with Kingston upon Thames top at 85%. Outstanding ratings: 10 covering Claygate, 16 across Surrey. Ratings are more recent than average here: 31% of agencies have one less than two years old, compared with 22% across Surrey. At 96% Good or Outstanding, Claygate sits above the Surrey figure of 91% (from 1,090 agencies).

Paying for home help in Claygate: 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 Surrey County Council: £24.87 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £952.38 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £988.04 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. 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. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Home care agencies covering Claygate

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

  1. Comfort Care At Home

    2.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £36–£44/hr

    OutstandingRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Comfort Care At Home)

  2. Home Instead

    3.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Home Instead)

  3. Home Instead

    3.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Home Instead)

  4. Tendacare

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Tendacare)

  5. Trinity Homecare

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £36–£44/hr

    OutstandingRated May 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Trinity Homecare)

  6. Trinity Homecare (Worcester Park)

    4.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £36–£44/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Trinity Homecare (Worcester Park))

  7. Right at Home Sutton & Mid-Surrey

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jan 2022
    Full profile (Right at Home Sutton & Mid-Surrey)

  8. Excellence Healthcare Services Ltd

    2.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Excellence Healthcare Services Ltd)

  9. Master One Care

    2.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Master One Care)

  10. SDL Kingston

    2.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (SDL Kingston)

  11. Vigilant Health Care Ltd

    2.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Vigilant Health Care Ltd)

  12. Emezzions Care

    2.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Emezzions Care)

  13. Hollyfield House

    2.7 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Hollyfield House)

  14. Link House

    2.8 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Learning disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Link House)

  15. Freedom Care 24/7 Ltd

    3.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Freedom Care 24/7 Ltd)

  16. BBC CARE SERVICE LIMITED- Walton on Thames branch (New)

    3.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (BBC CARE SERVICE LIMITED- Walton on Thames branch (New))

  17. Harrington Homecare Headquarters

    3.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Harrington Homecare Headquarters)

  18. Blue Ribbon Community Care in South West London

    3.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Blue Ribbon Community Care in South West London)

  19. Amily Homecare

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Amily Homecare)

  20. Alina Homecare Walton on Thames

    3.8 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Alina Homecare Walton on Thames)

The full list: 207 agencies covering Claygate →

Home help in Claygate: common questions

Which home care agencies offer home help in Claygate?

The CQC register does not show who offers home help. There are 207 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Claygate, 158 of them rated Good or Outstanding, so ask each one.

How much does home help cost in Claygate?

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 Surrey 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 are agencies covering Claygate rated?

Of 165 agencies with a CQC rating, 158 (96%) are Good or Outstanding. Dementia is a specialism for 179, and 65 have a rating or inspection from the past two years.

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