Helping Hands
Helping Hands is a home care agency in Halifax, Calderdale (HX1 1UR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Helping Hands
We at Helping Hands Halifax are proud to offer trusted home care across Halifax and the wider Calderdale area, supporting people to live safely, comfortably and independently in the place they know best: their own home. Our team supports people throughout Halifax and the surrounding HX postcode communities, bringing warmth and professionalism directly to each doorstep. Whether your loved one lives in a family home, a bungalow or a flat, we tailor our visits around their routines, their preferences and the rhythm of their day. Home is more than an address, and we work hard to make sure it remains a place of comfort, familiarity and dignity. The care we provide is broad and thoughtfully personalised. We support older people who value a helping hand with everyday tasks, and we offer specialist dementia care that focuses on gentle routines, familiar faces and meaningful moments. For younger adults, we recognise that independence and choice matter deeply, and our approach reflects that. We also support people living with learning disabilities and autism, offering consistent, understanding companionship alongside practical assistance. For those with physical disabilities or visual and hearing impairments, we adapt our communication and our care to ensure every individual feels respected, heard and genuinely supported. In practice, this means families can expect a compassionate team who take the time to understand not just what needs to be done, but how each person likes it done. From help with washing, dressing and medication to preparing favourite meals, supporting hobbies or simply sharing a friendly conversation over a cup of tea, our aim is always to enhance quality of life. We know that inviting a carer into a loved one's home is a significant step, and we treat that trust with the seriousness and warmth it deserves. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our CQC rating of Good across every domain: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well led. For families, this offers reassurance that the care being delivered meets recognised national standards, that our team is well supported and that the wellbeing of every person we visit sits at the heart of what we do. If you are exploring home care options for yourself or someone you love in Halifax, we would be delighted to talk with you. Reach out at your own pace, ask any questions on your mind, and let us help you understand what thoughtful, personalised home care could look like. Whatever the next chapter holds, we at Helping Hands Halifax are here to walk it with you.
Care provided at Helping Hands
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 3 April 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Helping Hands
Where is Helping Hands located?
Helping Hands is a home care agency based in Halifax, Calderdale (HX1 1UR), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Helping Hands provide?
Helping Hands is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Helping Hands's CQC rating?
Helping Hands is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 3 April 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Helping Hands provide dementia care?
Yes. Helping Hands supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Helping Hands
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Helping Hands Halifax is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Helping Hands Halifax covers roughly 10 miles from Halifax.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the Yorkshire & Humberside
Helping Hands Halifax has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £25 to £30 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Helping Hands Halifax. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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