Direct Care ()
Direct Care () is a home care agency in Hyde, Tameside (SK14 2JW). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Direct Care ()
We at Direct Care (Tameside) are proud to provide compassionate home care across Hyde and the wider Tameside area, supporting older people and adults with a wide range of needs to live well in the place they know best: their own home. Operating from the SK postcode area of Hyde, our team is well placed to reach families throughout Tameside and the surrounding North West communities. Because our care is delivered in your own home, the environment remains familiar, comforting, and entirely yours, whether that is a family house, a bungalow, or a flat. We simply bring skilled, respectful support to your doorstep, working around your routines rather than asking you to fit around ours. Our care covers a broad spectrum of needs, reflecting the reality that every person we support has a unique story. For older people, we offer gentle, consistent home care that helps with everyday tasks, from personal care and medication prompts to companionship and meal preparation. For those living with dementia, we take a patient, person centred approach that focuses on preserving dignity, encouraging familiarity, and offering reassurance during moments of confusion. Our support for adults with a learning disability or autism is built around independence, choice, and respecting each person's preferred way of communicating and engaging with the world. We also support people managing mental health conditions, providing steady, non judgemental care that promotes wellbeing, routine, and confidence. For adults with a physical disability, our team assists with mobility, personal care, and daily living in a way that champions autonomy. And for those with visual or hearing impairments, we adapt our communication and approach so that every interaction feels clear, calm, and considerate. For families, this breadth of specialism means one trusted provider can often meet the changing needs of a loved one over time, offering continuity when it matters most. We understand that reaching out for care can feel like a significant step, and we aim to make that transition as gentle and transparent as possible. The Care Quality Commission has rated us Good overall, with Good ratings across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, a consistent Good rating across every area is a meaningful reassurance. It reflects a team that is safe in its practice, effective in its outcomes, genuinely caring in its manner, responsive to individual needs, and well led at every level. If you are exploring home care options in Hyde or the wider Tameside area for yourself or someone you love, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We know this can be an emotional and sometimes overwhelming journey, and we are here to listen, answer your questions, and help you feel confident about the next step. Whatever the need, and however it may change over time, our commitment is to deliver care that feels personal, respectful, and reliably kind.
Care provided at Direct Care ()
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 25 July 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Direct Care ()
Where is Direct Care () located?
Direct Care () is a home care agency based in Hyde, Tameside (SK14 2JW), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Direct Care () provide?
Direct Care () 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 Direct Care ()'s CQC rating?
Direct Care () is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 25 July 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Direct Care () provide dementia care?
Yes. Direct Care () supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Direct Care ()
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Direct Care (Tameside) 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. Direct Care (Tameside) covers roughly 10 miles from Hyde.
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 North West
Direct Care (Tameside) has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the North West, 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 North West, not a quote from Direct Care (Tameside). Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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