Voyage (DCA)
Voyage (DCA) is a home care agency in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (PE29 6XU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Voyage (DCA)
Voyage in Huntingdon is a home care agency supporting adults across Huntingdon and the wider Cambridgeshire area. We provide care and support in people's own homes, working with adults who have a learning disability or who are autistic, adults living with a mental health condition, people with physical disabilities or a visual or hearing impairment, and older people who need help to stay independent where they are. Our starting point is what the person wants their life to look like, not what is easiest to deliver. For some people that means a great deal of support every day, and for others it means a short call to keep things on track. Either way we agree the plan with the person, involve family or an advocate where they want that, and put it in language that makes sense to them. Consistency matters more in this work than almost anything else. Being supported by people who know you, who recognise when something is off and who do not need the same explanation every visit, is what makes support feel safe rather than intrusive. We plan our rotas with that in mind. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are looking into support for yourself or someone you care about, please contact us. We are glad to meet, talk it through and be honest about what we can offer.
Care provided at Voyage (DCA)
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 29 September 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Voyage (DCA)
Where is Voyage (DCA) located?
Voyage (DCA) is a home care agency based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (PE29 6XU), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Voyage (DCA) provide?
Voyage (DCA) is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health 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 Voyage (DCA)'s CQC rating?
Voyage (DCA) is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 September 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Voyage (DCA)
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Voyage (DCA) Huntingdon does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.
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. Voyage (DCA) Huntingdon covers roughly 10 miles from Huntingdon.
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 East
Voyage (DCA) Huntingdon has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £28 to £33 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Voyage (DCA) Huntingdon. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Voyage (DCA)
Home Care at Voyage (DCA)
Home care means paid support delivered in someone's own house or flat rather than in a residential setting, and Voyage is registered to provide this across Huntingdon and the wider Cambridgeshire area. Visits can be short calls for medication or a specific task, or longer sessions covering personal care, meals, shopping and companionship, arranged around the person's own routine. Indicative hourly rates for home care in the East of England sit at roughly £28 to £33, though the actual price depends on the length of call, time of day and whether care is privately funded or arranged through Cambridgeshire County Council. The Care Quality Commission last inspected the agency in September 2018 and rated it good overall. Ask for a written breakdown of fees, minimum call lengths and what is included before signing anything.
Older Person Care at Voyage (DCA)
Older people in Huntingdon who want to stay in their own home often need a mix of practical help and company, and Voyage (DCA) Huntingdon is registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide exactly that. Day to day this can mean support with washing and dressing in the morning, prompting or administering medication at the right times, help preparing meals, and someone to sit and talk with rather than rush off. Families looking at a home care agency should ask how calls are scheduled, whether the same small group of workers covers a round, and how continuity is protected when someone is on leave. It is also worth asking what happens outside standard hours, how late evening calls are staffed, and how the agency responds if a worker is delayed or a client does not answer the door.
Mental Health at Voyage (DCA)
Living well with a long term mental health condition often depends on small, reliable things happening at the same time each day, from medication prompts to a check in call. Voyage is registered to support adults with mental health needs at home across the Huntingdon area. Families should ask what training staff have in this area, how the service liaises with community mental health teams, and what the plan is if someone becomes unwell between visits.
Visual and Hearing Impairment at Voyage (DCA)
Sight or hearing loss changes how someone reads post, answers the door and follows a conversation, so consistent workers who know the person's preferences make a real difference. Voyage is registered to support adults with sensory impairments in their own homes. Ask how staff announce themselves on arrival, whether written information can be provided in large print, and how the agency works with hearing aids, magnifiers or assistive technology already in use.
Younger Adults at Voyage (DCA)
Being an adult under 65 who needs support at home is very different from needing care in later life, and the rhythm of the week should reflect that. Voyage is registered to work with younger adults across Cambridgeshire, which can mean support with college, work, friendships, hobbies and simply having a private life. Ask how workers are matched by interests and age, and how the plan flexes as goals change. The agency currently holds a good rating from its most recent CQC inspection.
Learning Disability and Autism at Voyage (DCA)
Adults with a learning disability or who are autistic often do best when support is built around familiar routines, clear communication and respect for sensory preferences. Voyage is registered to work with this group in their own homes, which usually means one team learning how a person likes things done and sticking to it. Ask how the agency contributes to annual reviews with Cambridgeshire commissioners, and how easy read plans or advocates are used when decisions come up.
Physical Disability at Voyage (DCA)
Physical disability support at home covers help with transfers, personal care, continence, meals and getting out into the community, delivered around whatever equipment the person already uses. Voyage is registered to provide this type of care in people's own homes. It is worth asking how the agency works alongside occupational therapists, whether staff are comfortable using hoists and profiling beds already in place, and how they encourage the person to keep doing what they can for themselves.
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