Age UK District - Home Support Services
Age UK District - Home Support Services is a home care agency in Castleford, Wakefield (WF10 1JD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Age UK District - Home Support Services
We at Age UK Wakefield District welcome you to our home support offering in Castleford, a trusted home care provider supporting older people and younger adults across the Wakefield district and the wider Yorkshire and Humberside region. Rather than asking you to move into a residential setting, our team comes to you. We support people in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes throughout the WF postcode area, helping residents of Castleford and surrounding communities continue to live where they feel most at ease, surrounded by their own belongings, memories, and routines. Our specialism lies in older person home care, alongside tailored support for younger adults who benefit from assistance in daily life. In practice, this means our visits are shaped around the individual: helping with personal care, supporting medication routines, preparing meals, assisting with mobility, and offering the kind of companionship that can make a real difference to wellbeing. For families, it means peace of mind, knowing that a familiar, dependable team is checking in on your loved one and supporting them to remain independent for longer. We understand that inviting a care team into a family member's home is a significant step, which is why consistency, kindness, and clear communication sit at the heart of how we work. Whether your relative needs a short daily visit or more comprehensive support throughout the week, we shape our involvement around what genuinely helps them thrive. Our most recent CQC inspection, carried out in December 2023, rated us Good overall, with a Good rating across every domain assessed: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. For families weighing up options, this independent endorsement offers reassurance that the care delivered in your loved one's home meets the standards you would expect, across every aspect of how we operate. If you are exploring home care options in Castleford or elsewhere in the Wakefield district, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We would be glad to talk through your situation, answer your questions, and help you understand whether our support could be the right fit for your family.
Care provided at Age UK District - Home Support Services
- Older person care
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 15 December 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Age UK District - Home Support Services
Where is Age UK District - Home Support Services located?
Age UK District - Home Support Services is a home care agency based in Castleford, Wakefield (WF10 1JD), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Age UK District - Home Support Services provide?
Age UK District - Home Support Services is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Age UK District - Home Support Services's CQC rating?
Age UK District - Home Support Services is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 December 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Age UK District - Home Support Services
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Age UK Wakefield District - Home Support Services 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. Age UK Wakefield District - Home Support Services covers roughly 10 miles from Castleford.
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
Age UK Wakefield District - Home Support Services 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 Age UK Wakefield District - Home Support Services. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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