Empowering U (East Midlands)
Empowering U (East Midlands) is a home care agency in Derby, Derby (DE24 8GX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Empowering U (East Midlands)
We at Empowering U (East Midlands) are proud to provide compassionate home care across Derby and the surrounding communities, supporting individuals to live confidently and comfortably in the place they know best: their own home. Based in the heart of Derby within the DE postcode area, our team is well placed to reach people throughout the city and wider East Midlands region. Being a home care provider means the environment we work in is yours. We come to you, adapting to the rhythms of your household, respecting your routines, and ensuring that the familiar surroundings of home remain a source of comfort and independence. Whether you live in a bustling neighbourhood near the city centre or in a quieter corner of the county, our carers travel to where they are needed most. The breadth of support we offer reflects the diverse needs of the people we care for. Our specialisms include older person care and dementia care, where our team focuses on gentle, personalised approaches that promote dignity, familiarity, and calm. For those living with mental health needs, physical disabilities, or visual and hearing impairments, we tailor our support to remove barriers and encourage confidence in everyday life. We also work with younger adults, and provide sensitive, informed care for people affected by eating disorders or alcohol and drug misuse. In practice, this means families can trust that their loved one is being supported by carers who understand the nuances of complex needs, and who take the time to build genuine, trusting relationships. Whether it is help with personal care, medication, meals, mobility, or simply a friendly and reliable presence throughout the week, our approach is shaped around the individual rather than a fixed template. Families often tell us that peace of mind matters just as much as practical support. Following our most recent CQC inspection in December 2022, we were rated Good overall, with Good ratings across the Safe, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led domains. Our Effective rating was noted as Requires Improvement, and we have taken this feedback seriously, using it as a genuine opportunity to strengthen the way we deliver care and to keep raising our standards. We believe honest reflection is part of what makes a good care provider a truly trusted one, and we remain committed to continuous learning across our team. Choosing home care is a deeply personal decision, and we understand the weight that families carry when exploring options for a parent, partner, or loved one. If you would like to learn more about how we can support you or someone you care about in Derby and the East Midlands, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We are here to listen, to answer your questions, and to help you feel confident about the next step, whenever you are ready to take it.
Care provided at Empowering U (East Midlands)
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Eating disorder support
- Substance misuse support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 2 December 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Empowering U (East Midlands)
Where is Empowering U (East Midlands) located?
Empowering U (East Midlands) is a home care agency based in Derby, Derby (DE24 8GX), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Empowering U (East Midlands) provide?
Empowering U (East Midlands) is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Empowering U (East Midlands)'s CQC rating?
Empowering U (East Midlands) is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 2 December 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Empowering U (East Midlands) provide dementia care?
Yes. Empowering U (East Midlands) supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Empowering U (East Midlands)
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Empowering U (East Midlands) 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. Empowering U (East Midlands) covers roughly 10 miles from Derby.
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 Midlands
Empowering U (East Midlands) has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £26 to £31 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Empowering U (East Midlands). Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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