Helping Hands Darlington
Office: Business Central, 2 Union Square, Central Park, Darlington, DL1 1GL
Most likely works within about 16 miles of its Darlington office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us.
Home care agency · Midshires Care
- Hourly rate
- Not published
- Live-in care
- from £1,675
- a week, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2022
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Not published. Ask the agency for a written price list.
Live-in care £1,675 a week
Typically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits
Live-in care near Darlington typically £1,100 a week.
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About Helping Hands Darlington
Helping Hands Darlington is a home care agency based in Darlington, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 16 miles of its Darlington 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 March 2021.
At its latest inspection, published July 2022, the CQC rated Helping Hands Darlington 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 Darlington 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 21 years operating. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.
There are 17 registered home care agencies in Darlington. Others working the same area include Home Instead, Care Matters (Homecare) Limited Darlington and Yarm Office, 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
- 21 years operating
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
- Provider
- Midshires Care Limited
- Brand
- Midshires Care Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- March 2021
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2022)
- Council area
- Darlington
- Office town
- Darlington
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 care | Rate | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Darlington’s website | From the agency's website “Starting from £1,675 a week, our live-in care” View on Helping Hands Darlington’s website |
For comparison, a self-employed carer through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care near Darlington is typically £1,100 a week.
Reviews
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Common questions about Helping Hands Darlington
How much does Helping Hands Darlington charge an hour?
Helping Hands Darlington 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 Darlington offer live-in care?
Yes. Helping Hands Darlington charges from £1,675 a week for live-in care (as of September 2026).
What is the CQC rating for Helping Hands Darlington?
The Care Quality Commission rated Helping Hands Darlington Good in July 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Which areas does Helping Hands Darlington cover?
Helping Hands Darlington most likely works within about 16 miles of its Darlington 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 Darlington care for people with dementia?
Yes. Helping Hands Darlington is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia.
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