Home care · Westmorland and Furness
Learning disability care at home in Barrow-in-Furness
7 out of 17 home care agencies covering Barrow-in-Furness are registered for learning disability care. Of the 7 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 89% for learning disability care across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 7.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Westmorland and Furness daily: see the latest changes.
- A care needs assessment from Westmorland and Furness council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
To cite: "Learning disability care at home in Barrow-in-Furness", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 7agencies registered with CQC
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 7list dementia as a specialism
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering learning disability care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 17
- Dementia care · 16
- Elderly care · 16
- Physical disability care · 16
- Care for adults under 65 · 16
- Mental health care · 14
- Sensory impairment care · 10
- Learning disability care · 7
- Children's care · 4
- Substance misuse support · 4
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twilight Years Limited | Jan 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Corporate Care Furness Limited | Jan 2023 | 0.8 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Lakeland Care & Support Services Limited | May 2021 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 4 | Heydays Care & Support Services LTD | May 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | MSH Healthcare | Jul 2021 | 0.7 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Creative Support - Barrow Personalised Services | Jan 2019 | 0.7 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Combe Domiciliary Care Limited | Feb 2020 | 6.7 miles | 6 |
The full list for learning disability care covering Barrow-in-Furness: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Learning disability care in Barrow-in-Furness by the numbers
41% of Barrow-in-Furness's agencies (7 of 17) hold a CQC registration for learning disability care. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, 10 points above the town-wide 90% and above the 89% for learning disability care across England.
The highest rated agencies for learning disability care are Twilight Years Limited, Corporate Care Furness Limited and Lakeland Care & Support Services Limited. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2019. Newest: January 2023. Within 2 miles of Barrow-in-Furness centre: 6 offices.
Westmorland and Furness as a whole has 21 agencies registered for learning disability care; 100% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for learning disability care: 41% here, 44% across Westmorland and Furness.
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.
Learning disability care: what it means
Learning disability care supports adults with a learning disability to live the life they choose: daily living skills, health appointments, work, education and friendships. Good services follow CQC's "Right support, right care, right culture" guidance and put the person's own choices first.
Questions worth asking about learning disability care
- How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?
- How do you support health appointments and annual health checks?
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
- How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
Helpline: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Learning disability care in Westmorland and Furness as a whole.
Nearby towns: learning disability care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow-in-Furness | – | 7 | 7 |
| Askam in Furness | 5.0 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Morecambe | 15.4 mi | 18 | 17 |
| Fleetwood | 15.9 mi | 15 | 13 |
| Lancaster | 18.0 mi | 18 | 17 |
| Carnforth | 18.4 mi | 18 | 17 |
| Thornton | 18.7 mi | 24 | 22 |
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Westmorland and Furness
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Learning disability care in Barrow-in-Furness: your questions answered
Who offers learning disability care at home in Barrow-in-Furness?
Of the 17 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Barrow-in-Furness, 7 list learning disability care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Twilight Years Limited, Corporate Care Furness Limited and Lakeland Care & Support Services Limited.
How are home care agencies in Barrow-in-Furness rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 7. Of those, 7 (100%) are Good or Outstanding.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Barrow-in-Furness?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Can Westmorland and Furness council help pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Westmorland and Furness council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Westmorland and Furness council.
How can I pick between agencies in Barrow-in-Furness?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 7 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 7 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about learning disability care in towns near Barrow-in-Furness?
Barrow-in-Furness has 7, with 7 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Askam in Furness (5.0 miles): 8, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Ulverston (7.5 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Morecambe (15.4 miles): 18, 17 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: learning disability care around Barrow-in-Furness
- Learning disability care in Askam in Furness 5.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Ulverston 7.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Morecambe 15.4 mi
- Learning disability care in Fleetwood 15.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Lancaster 18.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Carnforth 18.4 mi
- Learning disability care in Thornton 18.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Blackpool 22.1 mi
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