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Home help in Thames Ditton

Help with housework, shopping, meals and errands, often alongside a chat and a cup of tea: that is home help, and it keeps many older people independent for longer. 296 agencies registered with CQC cover Thames Ditton. Check with each one that it provides this kind of care.

Agencies from the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026. Prices: Typical prices across England in 2026

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Key points

  • 296 home care agencies registered with CQC have an office within 7 miles of Thames Ditton, and 216 of them hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • A care needs assessment from Surrey council costs nothing.
  • Ask each agency about home help; the CQC register has no record of who provides it.
  • 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.

To cite: "Home help in Thames Ditton", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

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.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. Surrey 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.

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 Surrey council what low-cost services exist. Asking Surrey council for an assessment.

What the register shows for Thames Ditton

Dementia appears on 257 of 296 registrations here (87%), compared with 84% in Surrey as a whole. Looking at specialisms, 251 of 296 list physical disabilities, 165 of 296 list learning disabilities and 177 of 296 list mental health conditions. HEALTHQO CARE PROFESSIONALS LTD is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in October 2026. 96% of rated agencies covering Thames Ditton are Good or Outstanding, compared with 91% of those rated among the 1,090 we list across Surrey. Worcester Park has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (100%); Thames Ditton, at 73%, is 5th of the 7 towns compared. Dial House has the oldest rating still in force, from December 2017.

How much home help costs in Thames Ditton

Typical prices across England in 2026
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).

Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. Estimate the weekly cost or see what you might pay

Home care agencies that cover Thames Ditton

Ranked on CQC rating, its date and then distance. Ask each one about home help.

  1. Comfort Care At Home

    2.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £36–£44/hr

    OutstandingRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Comfort Care At Home)

  2. Trinity Homecare

    4.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £36–£44/hr

    OutstandingRated May 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Trinity Homecare)

  3. Trinity Homecare (Worcester Park)

    4.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £36–£44/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Trinity Homecare (Worcester Park))

  4. Home Instead

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Home Instead)

  5. Home Instead

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Home Instead)

  6. Tendacare

    5.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Tendacare)

  7. Right at Home Sutton & Mid-Surrey

    4.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jan 2022
    More details (Right at Home Sutton & Mid-Surrey)

  8. Hollyfield House

    1.7 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Hollyfield House)

  9. Blue Ribbon Community Care in South West London

    2.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Blue Ribbon Community Care in South West London)

  10. Excellence Healthcare Services Ltd

    2.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Excellence Healthcare Services Ltd)

  11. Master One Care

    2.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Master One Care)

  12. SDL Kingston

    2.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    More details (SDL Kingston)

  13. Vigilant Health Care Ltd

    2.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Vigilant Health Care Ltd)

  14. Emezzions Care

    2.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Emezzions Care)

  15. Link House

    2.3 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Learning disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Link House)

  16. Alpenbest

    2.5 miles · Older people, Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Alpenbest)

  17. Care Quality Services Sutton

    2.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Care Quality Services Sutton)

  18. Heypi Care Service

    2.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Heypi Care Service)

  19. Absolute Care Services

    2.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2024Inspected recently
    More details (Absolute Care Services)

  20. Leys Consultants

    2.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Leys Consultants)

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Questions about home help in Thames Ditton

Which agencies provide home help in Thames Ditton?

296 agencies on the CQC register have an office within 7 miles of Thames Ditton, and 216 hold a Good or Outstanding rating. Which of them provide home help is not recorded by CQC: ask them.

How much does home help cost in Thames Ditton?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Can I get home help from the council?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by Surrey council; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

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.

What CQC ratings do agencies covering Thames Ditton have?

CQC rates 216 of 225 as Good or Outstanding, or 96%. Recent evidence: 89 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 257.

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