Mencap in (DCA)
Mencap in (DCA) is a home care agency in Huddersfield, Kirklees (HD3 3HN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Mencap in (DCA)
Mencap in Kirklees provides support at home for people in Huddersfield and across the Kirklees district. We work with adults who have a learning disability or autism, including older people and younger adults, supporting them in their own homes and out in their own communities. Our purpose is to make ordinary life workable rather than to run anybody's life for them. For some people that means help with personal care and daily routines. For others it means doing a weekly shop and cooking properly, keeping on top of bills and appointments, getting to a job or a course, or carrying on with something they have always done. We are careful about the line between supporting a person and taking over, because that line is easily crossed by staff who are in a hurry to be helpful. We pay close attention to how people communicate, which is not always through words, and we take the time needed to get it right rather than assuming. Plans are written with the person, reviewed honestly and changed when they stop fitting. We also work alongside families and with social work and health colleagues, since joined up support is what tends to last. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep examining our own practice, particularly around choice and independence. If you would like to talk about support for yourself or someone in your family, we are happy to meet and explain how we work.
Care provided at Mencap in (DCA)
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 21 December 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Mencap in (DCA)
Where is Mencap in (DCA) located?
Mencap in (DCA) is a home care agency based in Huddersfield, Kirklees (HD3 3HN), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Mencap in (DCA) provide?
Mencap in (DCA) is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Mencap in (DCA)'s CQC rating?
Mencap in (DCA) is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 21 December 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Mencap in (DCA)
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Mencap in Kirklees (DCA) 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. Mencap in Kirklees (DCA) covers roughly 10 miles from Huddersfield.
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
Mencap in Kirklees (DCA) 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 Mencap in Kirklees (DCA). Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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