Because We Care
Because We Care is a home care agency in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN2 7LS). It holds a CQC rating of Inadequate.
About Because We Care
We are Because We Care Northampton, and we provide support in people's own homes across Northampton and the surrounding area. Our work is with adults with learning disabilities, autistic people, and people with physical disabilities. We have kept our focus deliberately narrow, because supporting these groups well is a skill in itself rather than a general kind of helpfulness. The people we support often rely on precise routines and on staff who know exactly how things are done in that household, so we train our teams for the specific person rather than in general terms, and we keep those teams small and steady. Support is planned with the person and with whoever they want involved, which may include family, social workers and therapists. It might cover personal care, moving and handling, help with medication, cooking and shopping, managing money and post, keeping on top of a tenancy, or getting out to work, college, appointments and the places somebody actually enjoys. Wherever we can, we help someone do a thing rather than doing it for them, because a skill used is a skill kept. For autistic people in particular, predictability is a need rather than a preference, so changes are explained in advance, routines hold, and we take noise, light and busyness seriously rather than treating them as fussiness. If you are a family member or a professional wondering whether we would suit somebody, ring us and we will give you a straight answer either way, including if we think another provider would do better.
Care provided at Because We Care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 25 March 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Because We Care
Where is Because We Care located?
Because We Care is a home care agency based in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN2 7LS), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Because We Care provide?
Because We Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Because We Care's CQC rating?
Because We Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Inadequate following its last inspection on 25 March 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Because We Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Because We Care Northampton 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. Because We Care Northampton covers roughly 10 miles from Northampton.
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
Because We Care Northampton 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 Because We Care Northampton. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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