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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
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The typical agency in Oxfordshire
£28an hour

About £392 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 £112 a week less, £5,824 over a year

Live-in care near Oxfordshire typically £1,050 a week.

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36 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Oxfordshire

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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

Brand
Midshires Care Ltd
Registered with CQC
January 2022
Latest CQC rating
Good (June 2023)
Council area
Oxfordshire
Office town
Oxford
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 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.

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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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36 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Oxfordshire
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,050 a week

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