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Home help in Shrivenham
Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. Compare the 52 CQC-registered agencies covering Shrivenham and ask which of them provide it.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Prices: Usual 2026 prices across England
In short
- 52 home care agencies registered with CQC have an office within 7 miles of Shrivenham, and 33 of them hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
- Swindon council has to offer a care needs assessment free of charge.
- 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.
Citation: "Home help in Shrivenham", 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.
How people pay for home help
Most people pay privately, by the hour. Swindon 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 Swindon council what low-cost services exist. Getting assessed by Swindon council.
Shrivenham's agencies in figures
Shrivenham leads the 6 closest towns on our site on the share of every listed agency rated Good or Outstanding, at 63%, ahead of Swindon (63%). 2 are rated Outstanding here, out of 1 across Swindon. Across Swindon, 39% of agencies have a rating under two years old; covering Shrivenham it is 35%. Across Swindon we list 69 agencies, and 86% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Shrivenham the figure is 89%. By specialism, 45 of 52 list physical disabilities, 27 of 52 list learning disabilities and 29 of 52 list mental health conditions. The newest registration is Earnest Support Care Ltd, registered with CQC in July 2026. The oldest current rating dates from January 2018 (Penponds Homecare Ltd). 47 of the 52 agencies (90%) list dementia as a specialism, against 87% across Swindon.
Home help prices in Shrivenham
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
What the council pays (Swindon Borough Council): £26.80 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £831.68 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £847.37 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 in and around Shrivenham
Ask each agency whether it provides home help. Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance.
First City Nursing Services
Est. £32–£39/hr
Sylvian Care Swindon
Est. £30–£37/hr
Tony Long House
Est. £30–£37/hr
Dynamic Support
Est. £30–£37/hr
S-Rock Care Services Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
Shared Lives and Reablement Scheme
Est. £30–£37/hr
SSG Care Services Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
Arc Care
Est. £30–£37/hr
Yourlife (Swindon)
Est. £30–£37/hr
CARE 24/7 SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Est. £30–£37/hr
Golden Hope Care Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
Best Pinnacle Care Limited
Est. £30–£37/hr
Everlife (Swindon)
Est. £30–£37/hr
The Care Net
Est. £30–£37/hr
Caring@Home Ltd
Est. £30–£37/hr
Crystal Caring
Est. £30–£37/hr
Nissi Care Solutions
Est. £30–£37/hr
Celtic Care Services Ltd (Swindon)
Est. £30–£37/hr
Xperience Recruitment Limited
Est. £30–£37/hr
Swindon Family Breaks Service
Est. £30–£37/hr
What families ask about home help in Shrivenham
Who provides home help in Shrivenham?
52 agencies on the CQC register have an office within 7 miles of Shrivenham, and 33 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 Shrivenham?
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.
Does the council pay for home help?
Sometimes, if Swindon 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 Shrivenham?
89% Good or Outstanding (33 of 37 rated). 19 were inspected or rated within two years, and 47 are registered for dementia.
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Built from the Care Quality Commission's register (Oct 2026) under Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel lists and compares services but runs none.