Home care · Surrey
Children's care at home in Sunbury-on-Thames
Children's care is offered by 48 of the 261 home care agencies covering Sunbury-on-Thames, operated by 43 separate providers. Avant Healthcare Services Limited runs the most, with 3. CQC has rated 41 of them, and 95% are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for children's care across England). We estimate typical fees here at about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 13 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since October 2024. Most recently, LOYALTY HEALTHCARE LIMITED was rated Good on 16 August 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- You can ask Surrey council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Good or Outstanding: 39 of the 41 rated agencies, and 2 are rated below Good. 7 are not rated yet.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Surrey, checked daily.
- For dementia support, 43 have it on their CQC registration.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Sunbury-on-Thames", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 48registered agencies
- 95%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 43support people with dementia
- 18rated or inspected within two years
Children's care in Sunbury-on-Thames: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 261
- Elderly care · 246
- Care for adults under 65 · 237
- Dementia care · 224
- Physical disability care · 222
- Sensory impairment care · 176
- Mental health care · 149
- Learning disability care · 144
- Supported living · 64
- Children's care · 48
- Eating disorder support · 40
- Substance misuse support · 29
All agencies covering Sunbury-on-Thames with a CQC registration for children's care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Children's care in Sunbury-on-Thames: what the data shows
Registered for children's care: 48 out of 261 agencies covering Sunbury-on-Thames (18%). Of those rated, 95% are Good or Outstanding: 2 points above the 93% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 89% for children's care.
Absolute Care Services, Avant Healthcare Services ltd and Allfor Care Alpha Care Recruitment West and Home Care Service Limited lead the list for children's care. Ratings run from January 2019 to August 2026, and 18 are from the last two years. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Sunbury-on-Thames centre. 7 still await a first CQC rating.
Across Surrey, 12% of agencies are registered for children's care, against 18% here.
Visiting home care in the South East typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from children's care
Short breaks for parents, personal care and support with health routines are the main parts of this care, which is for young people and children with disabilities or complex health needs, together with their families.
What to ask about 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?
Support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Surrey: care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers children's care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbury-on-Thames | – | 48 | 39 |
| Shepperton | 1.8 mi | 25 | 19 |
| Walton-on-Thames | 2.1 mi | 29 | 21 |
| Ashford | 2.4 mi | 39 | 31 |
| Weybridge | 3.2 mi | 17 | 10 |
| Stanwell | 3.7 mi | 53 | 39 |
| Esher | 3.9 mi | 24 | 17 |
Help from the council
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How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Surrey
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Free care cost report for Sunbury-on-Thames
- 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 children's care in Sunbury-on-Thames
Which home care agencies in Sunbury-on-Thames offer children's care?
48 of the 261 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Sunbury-on-Thames list children's care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Absolute Care Services, Avant Healthcare Services ltd and Allfor Care Alpha Care Recruitment West and Home Care Service Limited.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Sunbury-on-Thames have?
Of the 41 that have been rated, 39 (95%) are rated Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 7 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Sunbury-on-Thames?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Surrey council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Surrey council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Surrey council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Sunbury-on-Thames?
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, 18 of the 48 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 23 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Sunbury-on-Thames compare with nearby towns for children's care?
Nearest towns we cover: Shepperton (1.8 miles): 25, 19 rated Good or Outstanding; Walton-on-Thames (2.1 miles): 29, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Ashford (2.4 miles): 39, 31 rated Good or Outstanding. Sunbury-on-Thames itself has 48, 39 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.