Lifeways SIL Limited (North West)

Lifeways SIL Limited (North West) is a home care agency based in Blackpool, 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 Blackpool office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for younger adults and people with mental health needs. It is part of Lifeways Community Care, which has 33 branches in England. The agency has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published May 2018, the CQC rated Lifeways SIL Limited (North West) 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.

Lifeways SIL Limited (North West) has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Blackpool. 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.

There are 25 registered home care agencies in Blackpool. Others working the same area include Routes Healthcare DCA, 1 Homecare Blackpool and Alcedo Care North West Lancashire, 2 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.