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Mental health care at home in Hindley
69 of the 106 home care agencies covering Hindley offer mental health care, from 68 providers. Belong Limited has the most, at 2. 92% of the 52 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for mental health care across England. 5 are Outstanding. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 33 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 6 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Homecare Team Ltd, rated Good on 11 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 58 have it on their CQC registration.
- 48 of the 52 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 4 are Requires improvement or Inadequate and 17 are not yet rated.
- Rating changes in Wigan are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Wigan council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Hindley", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 69agencies registered with CQC
- 92%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 58support people with dementia
- 10inspected or rated since October 2024
Mental health care in Hindley: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 106
- Elderly care · 98
- Care for adults under 65 · 94
- Physical disability care · 93
- Dementia care · 83
- Mental health care · 69
- Sensory impairment care · 68
- Learning disability care · 57
- Children's care · 29
- Supported living · 18
- Substance misuse support · 15
- Eating disorder support · 12
Every agency covering Hindley registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How mental health care in Hindley compares
Registered for mental health care: 69 out of 106 agencies covering Hindley (65%). 92% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 92% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for mental health care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for mental health care: Belong at Home Domiciliary Care Agency - Wigan & Southport, Passion Home Care Ltd and Essential Homecare Ltd. 10 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from August 2018 and the newest from September 2026. 2 have an office within 2 miles of Hindley centre. 17 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Here 65% of agencies list mental health care, compared with 56% across Wigan.
Visiting home care in the North West typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from mental health care
Keeping well and stable, recovering, managing medication and joint work alongside local mental health teams in the community are the core of mental health care. People who use it may live with schizophrenia, severe depression, psychosis related to dementia or bipolar disorder.
Questions to ask agencies about mental health care
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- What mental health training do staff have?
Helpline: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care across Wigan.
Where else nearby offers mental health care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley | – | 69 | 48 |
| Ince-in-Makerfield | 1.8 mi | 46 | 32 |
| Westhoughton | 2.2 mi | 73 | 52 |
| Aspull | 2.7 mi | 68 | 49 |
| Leigh | 3.1 mi | 72 | 49 |
| Atherton | 3.2 mi | 86 | 61 |
| Wigan | 3.3 mi | 43 | 31 |
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- 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
Questions families ask about mental health care in Hindley
Which home care agencies in Hindley offer mental health care?
69 of the 106 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Hindley list mental health care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Belong at Home Domiciliary Care Agency - Wigan & Southport, Passion Home Care Ltd and Essential Homecare Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Hindley?
48 (92%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 52 with a rating, including 5 Outstanding, while 4 are rated below Good. 17 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Hindley?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Wigan council fund home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Wigan 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 Wigan council.
How do I choose between agencies in Hindley?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 10 of 69 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 42 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more mental health care in towns near Hindley?
In Hindley there are 69, 48 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Ince-in-Makerfield (1.8 miles): 46, 32 rated Good or Outstanding; Westhoughton (2.2 miles): 73, 52 rated Good or Outstanding; Aspull (2.7 miles): 68, 49 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Hindley
- Mental health care in Ince-in-Makerfield 1.8 mi
- Mental health care in Westhoughton 2.2 mi
- Mental health care in Aspull 2.7 mi
- Mental health care in Leigh 3.1 mi
- Mental health care in Atherton 3.2 mi
- Mental health care in Wigan 3.3 mi
- Mental health care in Golborne 4.0 mi
- Mental health care in Ashton-in-Makerfield 4.1 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.