Helping Hands
Helping Hands is a home care agency in Wigston, Leicestershire (LE18 1AD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Helping Hands
At Helping Hands Wigston, we provide home care to people across Wigston and the surrounding areas of Leicestershire, supporting individuals to live comfortably and independently in their own homes. We work with older adults, younger adults, and people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments. Whatever someone's circumstances, our aim is straightforward: to provide reliable, thoughtful care that genuinely fits around the person receiving it. We know that inviting someone into your home is a big step, and we do not take that trust lightly. From the very first conversation, we take time to understand what matters to each person, how they like their day to run, and what support would make the most meaningful difference to their life. Care is not one size fits all, and we work hard to make sure it never feels that way. Our team is made up of people who take their work seriously and who understand that the quality of care comes down to the small things as much as the large ones. Whether we are helping someone with personal care, supporting them through a period of difficulty with their mental health, or simply being a consistent and friendly presence, we show up properly and we do the job well. We are proud to hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the standard we hold ourselves to across everything we do. It is something we work to maintain, not just to achieve. If you are looking for home care in Wigston or the wider Leicestershire area, for yourself or for someone you care about, we would be very happy to have a conversation about how we might be able to help. There is no pressure, just a straightforward chat about what you need.
Care provided at Helping Hands
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 29 May 2026
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 Wigston, Leicestershire (LE18 1AD), 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, Mental health care, 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 29 May 2026. 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 Wigston 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 Wigston covers roughly 10 miles from Wigston.
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
Helping Hands Wigston 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 Helping Hands Wigston. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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