Home care · Wigan
Mental health care at home in Aspull
68 out of 110 home care agencies covering Aspull are registered for mental health care, run by 66 different providers. The largest is Belong Limited, with 2. CQC has rated 52 of them, and 94% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for mental health care across England; 5 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 28 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 7 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 11 September 2026, Homecare Team Ltd was rated Good, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Rating changes in Wigan are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Good or Outstanding: 49 of the 52 rated agencies, and 3 are rated below Good; 16 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Wigan council will assess care needs for free.
- 57 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Citation: "Mental health care at home in Aspull", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 68CQC-registered agencies
- 94%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 57are registered for dementia
- 12inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering mental health care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 110
- Elderly care · 99
- Care for adults under 65 · 93
- Physical disability care · 93
- Dementia care · 83
- Mental health care · 68
- Sensory impairment care · 67
- Learning disability care · 59
- Children's care · 31
- Supported living · 23
- Substance misuse support · 18
- Eating disorder support · 14
Every agency covering Aspull registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Mental health care in Aspull by the numbers
CQC lists mental health care for 68 of the 110 agencies covering Aspull, or 62%. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for mental health care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 94% (above England, 2 points above the 92% for all agencies in the town).
For mental health care, the top rated agencies are Belong at Home Domiciliary Care Agency - Wigan & Southport, Passion Home Care Ltd and Essential Homecare Ltd. 12 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from August 2018 and the newest from September 2026. Within 2 miles of Aspull centre: 0 offices. 16 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Here 62% of agencies list mental health care, compared with 56% across Wigan.
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.
Mental health care: what it means
Someone living with a serious mental illness, whether schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression or psychosis connected with dementia, may need this kind of support. Good providers coordinate with the NHS community mental health team and concentrate on stability, recovery and taking medication safely.
Questions to ask agencies about mental health care
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
Where to get support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care in Wigan as a whole.
Nearby towns: mental health care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspull | – | 68 | 49 |
| Blackrod | 1.5 mi | 68 | 48 |
| Ince-in-Makerfield | 2.3 mi | 46 | 32 |
| Horwich | 2.4 mi | 70 | 50 |
| Hindley | 2.7 mi | 69 | 48 |
| Westhoughton | 3.0 mi | 73 | 52 |
| Wigan | 3.2 mi | 43 | 31 |
Help from the council
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Free care cost report for Aspull
- 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 mental health care in Aspull
Which agencies in Aspull provide mental health care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 68 of the 110 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Aspull list mental health care as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Belong at Home Domiciliary Care Agency - Wigan & Southport, Passion Home Care Ltd and Essential Homecare Ltd.
How are home care agencies in Aspull rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 52. Of those, 49 (94%) are Good or Outstanding (5 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 3. Not yet rated: 16. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Aspull?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Can Wigan council help pay for home care?
It may. Wigan council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Wigan council.
How can I pick between agencies in Aspull?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 12 of the 68 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 40 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about mental health care in towns near Aspull?
Aspull has 68, with 49 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Blackrod (1.5 miles): 68, 48 rated Good or Outstanding; Ince-in-Makerfield (2.3 miles): 46, 32 rated Good or Outstanding; Horwich (2.4 miles): 70, 50 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care in nearby towns
- Mental health care in Blackrod 1.5 mi
- Mental health care in Ince-in-Makerfield 2.3 mi
- Mental health care in Horwich 2.4 mi
- Mental health care in Hindley 2.7 mi
- Mental health care in Westhoughton 3.0 mi
- Mental health care in Wigan 3.2 mi
- Mental health care in Standish 3.2 mi
- Mental health care in Adlington 3.3 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.