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Helping Hands Chelmsford

Office: Unit 1, The Aquarium, 101 Lower Anchor Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0AU

Most likely works within about 6 miles of its Chelmsford office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us.

Home care agency · Midshires Care

Hourly rate
Not published
area typical £27
Live-in care
from £1,675
a week, September 2026
CQC rating
Good
March 2020
Family reviews
None yet
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The typical agency in Essex
£27an hour

About £378 a week for two one-hour visits a day

Live-in care £1,675 a week

PrimeCarersA self-employed carer you choose
£18 to £25an hour

Typically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits

Your own carer could cost about £98 a week less, £5,096 over a year

Live-in care near Essex typically £1,120 a week.

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34 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex

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About Helping Hands Chelmsford

Helping Hands Chelmsford is a home care agency based in Chelmsford, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 6 miles of its Chelmsford office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. Its website lists hourly visits, live-in care, respite care, same-day start and hospital discharge. It is part of Midshires Care, which has 150 branches in England. The agency has been registered since February 2015.

At its latest inspection, published March 2020, the CQC rated Helping Hands Chelmsford 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.

Helping Hands Chelmsford charges from £1,675 a week for live-in care, a figure published on the agency's own website in September 2026. Live-in care is from £1,675 a week.

On how it works, the agency says: employs its carers, 24/7 on-call, care within 24 hours, free assessment, carers drive and private clients only. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.

There are 448 registered home care agencies in Essex. Others working the same area include Magic Helping Hands, Proud To Serve HealthCare Ltd and InfiniteLife Essex, 3 of which have 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.

Care offered

  • Hourly visits
  • Live-in care
  • Respite care
  • Same-day start
  • Hospital discharge
  • Companionship without personal care
  • Younger adults

Experience with

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's
  • Stroke recovery
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Complex clinical care
  • Nurse-led

How they work

  • Employs its carers
  • 24/7 on-call
  • care within 24 hours
  • Free assessment
  • Carers drive

Money

  • Private clients only

Read from the agency’s own website. Details change; check when you call.

Registered with the CQC for

  • Older people
  • Dementia
  • Younger adults
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Brand
Midshires Care Ltd
Registered with CQC
February 2015
Latest CQC rating
Good (March 2020)
Council area
Essex
Office town
Chelmsford
Read the full CQC inspection report

Rates

Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves. Always ask for the full price list.

Type of careRate
Live-in care
from £1,675 a week
as of September 2026
From the agency's website
“Starting from £1,675 a week, our live-in care”
View on Helping Hands Chelmsford’s website

For comparison, a self-employed carer through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care near Essex is typically £1,120 a week.

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Common questions about Helping Hands Chelmsford

How much does Helping Hands Chelmsford charge an hour?

Helping Hands Chelmsford charges from £1,675 a week for live-in care (as of September 2026). Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves, so confirm the current price list with the agency.

Does Helping Hands Chelmsford offer live-in care?

Yes. Helping Hands Chelmsford charges from £1,675 a week for live-in care (as of September 2026).

What is the CQC rating for Helping Hands Chelmsford?

The Care Quality Commission rated Helping Hands Chelmsford Good in March 2020. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Which areas does Helping Hands Chelmsford cover?

Helping Hands Chelmsford most likely works within about 6 miles of its Chelmsford office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. If your postcode is on the edge of that, ring and ask: most agencies will travel a little further for a regular package of visits.

Does Helping Hands Chelmsford care for people with dementia?

Yes. Helping Hands Chelmsford is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia.

Other agencies covering Chelmsford

Magic Helping Hands, Chelmsford

Magic Helping Hands

Chelmsford, CM1 · Covers this postcode
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour
PrimeCarersAnother option

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Self-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.

34 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,120 a week

InfiniteLife Essex

Chelmsford, CM1 · Covers this postcode
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £27 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

See all 150 Midshires Care branches