Deafness Support Network

Deafness Support Network is a home care agency based in Northwich, in the Cheshire West and Chester council area, 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 Northwich office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for people with a sensory impairment. Its website lists younger adults. It is run by Cheshire Deaf Society. The agency has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published November 2019, the CQC rated Deafness Support Network 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.

Deafness Support Network has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Cheshire West and Chester. 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.

On how it works, the agency says: family app or online notes, bsl and 48 years operating. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.

There are 74 registered home care agencies in Cheshire West and Chester. Others working the same area include Care at Home Group Warrington, Crewe - SOS Homecare Ltd and Cathedral Care (Sale), 1 of which has a rate on record. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.