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Sensory impairment care at home in Dukinfield
135 out of 236 home care agencies covering Dukinfield are registered for sensory impairment care, run by 128 different providers. The largest is Manchester City Council - Adult Directorate, with 3. Of the 84 CQC has rated, 94% are Good or Outstanding, next to 89% for sensory impairment care across England; 3 are Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 52 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 18 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 27 October 2026, Blue Tree Care Limited was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- Tameside council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 121.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Tameside daily: see the latest changes.
- Among the 84 rated agencies, 79 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 5 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement and 51 are not yet rated.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Sensory impairment care at home in Dukinfield", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 135CQC-registered agencies
- 94%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 121offer dementia support
- 16inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering sensory impairment care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 236
- Care for adults under 65 · 217
- Elderly care · 215
- Physical disability care · 194
- Dementia care · 184
- Mental health care · 144
- Sensory impairment care · 135
- Learning disability care · 126
- Supported living · 64
- Children's care · 41
- Substance misuse support · 34
- Eating disorder support · 33
All agencies covering Dukinfield with a CQC registration for sensory impairment care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Sensory impairment care in Dukinfield by the numbers
Registered for sensory impairment care: 135 out of 236 agencies covering Dukinfield (57%). England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for sensory impairment care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 94% (above England, 4 points above the 90% for all agencies in the town).
For sensory impairment care, the top rated agencies are Roxhsana Ltd, Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway and Care Quality Services Oldham. Ratings run from June 2018 to October 2026, and 16 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Dukinfield centre: 15 offices. 51 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Tameside, 57% of agencies are registered for sensory impairment care, against 57% here.
In the North West, 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.
Sensory impairment care: what it means
Clear communication comes first in sensory impairment care. Homes and daily routines are organised so people can move about safely, staff help with aids, equipment and technology, and the support covers sight loss, hearing loss and deafblindness.
What to ask about sensory impairment care
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How are written information and menus made accessible?
Where to get support: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care in Tameside as a whole.
Nearby towns: sensory impairment care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukinfield | – | 135 | 79 |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 1.3 mi | 133 | 76 |
| Hyde | 1.7 mi | 116 | 70 |
| Stalybridge | 1.7 mi | 87 | 55 |
| Denton | 2.2 mi | 149 | 87 |
| Hattersley | 2.7 mi | 80 | 54 |
| Droylsden | 2.8 mi | 174 | 97 |
Council help
Tameside
A care needs assessment from Tameside council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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Free care cost report for Dukinfield
- 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
What families want to know about sensory impairment care in Dukinfield
Which home care agencies in Dukinfield offer sensory impairment care?
135 of the 236 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Dukinfield list sensory impairment care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Roxhsana Ltd, Central Reablement Service & Home Pathway and Care Quality Services Oldham.
How are home care agencies in Dukinfield rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 84. Of those, 79 (94%) are Good or Outstanding, including 3 Outstanding, while 5 are rated below Good. 51 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Dukinfield?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Tameside council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Tameside 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 Tameside council.
How can I pick between agencies in Dukinfield?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 16 of the 135 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 68 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about sensory impairment care in towns near Dukinfield?
Dukinfield has 135, with 79 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Ashton-under-Lyne (1.3 miles): 133, 76 rated Good or Outstanding; Hyde (1.7 miles): 116, 70 rated Good or Outstanding; Stalybridge (1.7 miles): 87, 55 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Sensory impairment care near Dukinfield
- Sensory impairment care in Ashton-under-Lyne 1.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Hyde 1.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Stalybridge 1.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Denton 2.2 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Hattersley 2.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Droylsden 2.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Failsworth 3.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Bredbury 3.9 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.