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Home help in Ince-in-Makerfield

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 75 CQC-registered agencies covering Ince-in-Makerfield directly.

Agencies from the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026. Prices: Typical prices across England in 2026

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In short

  • 75 home care agencies registered with CQC have an office within 7 miles of Ince-in-Makerfield, and 49 of them hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • 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.
  • The CQC register does not say who provides home help: ask the agencies directly.
  • A care needs assessment from Wigan council costs nothing.

To cite: "Home help in Ince-in-Makerfield", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

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.

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 Wigan council what low-cost services exist. Requesting an assessment from Wigan council.

How people pay for home help

Most people pay privately, by the hour. Wigan 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.

Agencies covering Ince-in-Makerfield: the data

Aspull has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (66%); Ince-in-Makerfield, at 65%, is 2nd of the 7 towns compared. The Local Care Company (Bolton) Limited has the oldest rating still in force, from July 2018. Abbeyrose Court Community Care is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in September 2026. Compare Ince-in-Makerfield's 91% Good or Outstanding with 92% for the rated agencies among the 283 we list in Wigan. Looking at specialisms, 65 of 75 list physical disabilities, 42 of 75 list learning disabilities and 46 of 75 list mental health conditions. Dementia appears on 59 of 75 registrations here (79%), compared with 75% in Wigan as a whole.

How much home help costs in Ince-in-Makerfield

Typical prices across England in 2026
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

Council rates in Wigan Council: £22.96 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £779 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £852 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. 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. Work out a weekly cost · What would we pay?

Home care agencies that cover Ince-in-Makerfield

Ranked on CQC rating, its date and then distance. Ask each one about home help.

  1. Belong at Home Domiciliary Care Agency - Wigan & Southport

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated May 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Belong at Home Domiciliary Care Agency - Wigan & Southport)

  2. Tania Brown Limited

    0.8 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Tania Brown Limited)

  3. New Leaf Care Limited

    1.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    More details (New Leaf Care Limited)

  4. Essential Homecare Ltd

    2.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Essential Homecare Ltd)

  5. Passion Home Care Ltd

    4.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Passion Home Care Ltd)

  6. Home Instead Leigh

    5.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £33–£40/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Home Instead Leigh)

  7. Cherish Support Services Ltd

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Cherish Support Services Ltd)

  8. Wigan Community Services

    1.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2021
    More details (Wigan Community Services)

  9. Elite Care North West Limited

    1.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2023
    More details (Elite Care North West Limited)

  10. Helping Hands Wigan

    2.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2023
    More details (Helping Hands Wigan)

  11. Combined Care Services

    2.6 miles · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2022
    More details (Combined Care Services)

  12. Alcedo Care St Helens, Wigan and Warrington

    2.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2022
    More details (Alcedo Care St Helens, Wigan and Warrington)

  13. Folson Care Ltd

    3.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2022
    More details (Folson Care Ltd)

  14. SureCare Bolton

    4.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2022
    More details (SureCare Bolton)

  15. Beacon Case Management Ltd

    4.9 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2022
    More details (Beacon Case Management Ltd)

  16. My Life Legacy

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2022
    More details (My Life Legacy)

  17. Rings Homecare Greater Manchester

    6.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2024
    More details (Rings Homecare Greater Manchester)

  18. Wigan Link

    0.8 miles · Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2019
    More details (Wigan Link)

  19. Wigan Reablement Service

    0.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jun 2019
    More details (Wigan Reablement Service)

  20. Home Instead Wigan

    1.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £33–£40/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2020
    More details (Home Instead Wigan)

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Home help in Ince-in-Makerfield: common questions

Where can I find home help in Ince-in-Makerfield?

75 agencies on the CQC register have an office within 7 miles of Ince-in-Makerfield, and 49 hold a Good or Outstanding rating. Which of them provide home help is not recorded by CQC: ask them.

What does home help cost in Ince-in-Makerfield?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Can I get home help from the council?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by Wigan council; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

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.

Are home care agencies in Ince-in-Makerfield well rated?

49 of the 54 rated agencies (91%) are Good or Outstanding; 59 list dementia as a specialism and 11 were inspected or rated in the last two years.

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