Next Steps
Next Steps is a home care agency in Market Harborough, North Northamptonshire (LE16 8HB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Next Steps
At Next Steps, we provide home care to people living in Market Harborough and the surrounding areas of North Northamptonshire. Our work centres on supporting individuals to live well in their own homes, with the kind of care and companionship that makes a genuine difference to daily life. We work with a wide range of people, including older adults, younger adults, and those living with dementia, learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments. We take the time to understand each person as an individual, building support around their specific needs, preferences and routines rather than offering a one size fits all approach. We are proud to hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the consistent effort our team puts into delivering care that is safe, responsive and respectful. That rating matters to us not as a badge, but as reassurance to the people we support and their families that we take our responsibilities seriously. Home care works best when there is trust between the people we support and the people providing that support. We work hard to ensure continuity, so that clients see familiar faces and can build a real relationship with their carers over time. For many people, particularly those living with dementia or complex needs, that consistency is not just helpful, it is essential. If you are considering home care for yourself or a loved one, we would welcome the chance to have an initial conversation. There is no pressure and no obligation. We simply want to understand what you are looking for and explain honestly how we might be able to help. We are based in Market Harborough and are always happy to hear from people in the local area who want to find out more about what we do.
Care provided at Next Steps
- Older person care
- Dementia 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: 14 June 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Next Steps
Where is Next Steps located?
Next Steps is a home care agency based in Market Harborough, North Northamptonshire (LE16 8HB), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Next Steps provide?
Next Steps is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Next Steps's CQC rating?
Next Steps is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 June 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Next Steps provide dementia care?
Yes. Next Steps supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Next Steps
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Next Steps Ltd 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. Next Steps Ltd covers roughly 10 miles from Market Harborough.
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
Next Steps Ltd 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 Next Steps Ltd. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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