Helping Hands Oxford
Office: Suite 7, Whichford House, Parkway Court, John Smith Drive, Oxford, OX4 2JY
Most likely works within about 6 miles of its Oxford office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us.
Home care agency · Midshires Care
- Hourly rate
- Not published
- area typical £28
- Live-in care
- from £1,675
- a week, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- June 2023
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £392 a week for two one-hour visits a day
Live-in care £1,675 a week
Typically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits
Your own carer could cost about £112 a week less, £5,824 over a year
Live-in care near Oxfordshire typically £1,050 a week.
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About Helping Hands Oxford
Helping Hands Oxford is a home care agency based in Oxford, in the Oxfordshire 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 Oxford 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, people with a learning disability or autism 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 January 2022.
At its latest inspection, published June 2023, the CQC rated Helping Hands Oxford 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 Oxford 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: 30 minute visits, employs its carers, 24/7 on-call, care within 24 hours, free assessment, male or female carer on request and carers drive. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.
There are 166 registered home care agencies in Oxfordshire. Others working the same area include Brandon Trust Supported Living - Oxfordshire, Day and Nightcare Live-in care Ltd and Bolff Healthcare Services Ltd, 4 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
- 30 minute visits
- Employs its carers
- 24/7 on-call
- care within 24 hours
- Free assessment
- Male or female carer on request
- Carers drive
- Happy with pets
Money
- Takes direct payments
- Takes council-funded clients
- Takes NHS Continuing Healthcare
Read from the agency’s own website. Details change; check when you call.
Registered with the CQC for
- Older people
- Dementia
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Midshires Care Limited
- Brand
- Midshires Care Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- January 2022
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (June 2023)
- Council area
- Oxfordshire
- Office town
- Oxford
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 Oxford’s website | From the agency's website “Starting from £1,675 a week, our live-in care” View on Helping Hands Oxford’s website |
For comparison, a self-employed carer through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care near Oxfordshire is typically £1,050 a week.
Reviews
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Common questions about Helping Hands Oxford
How much does Helping Hands Oxford charge an hour?
Helping Hands Oxford 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 Oxford offer live-in care?
Yes. Helping Hands Oxford charges from £1,675 a week for live-in care (as of September 2026).
What is the CQC rating for Helping Hands Oxford?
The Care Quality Commission rated Helping Hands Oxford Good in June 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Which areas does Helping Hands Oxford cover?
Helping Hands Oxford most likely works within about 6 miles of its Oxford 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 Oxford care for people with dementia?
Yes. Helping Hands Oxford is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia.
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