South Manchester & Stockport Services

South Manchester & Stockport Services is a home care agency based in Stockport, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 9 miles of its Stockport office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is part of Creative Support, which has 48 branches in England. The agency has been registered since March 2019.

At its latest inspection, published May 2019, the CQC rated South Manchester & Stockport Services Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

South Manchester & Stockport Services has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Stockport. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

There are 69 registered home care agencies in Stockport. Others working the same area include Stockport Supported Living Service, Gian Healthcare and Management Office. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.