Mencap in Kirklees (DCA)

Mencap in Kirklees (DCA) is a home care agency based in Huddersfield, in the Kirklees 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 Huddersfield office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Mencap in Kirklees. The agency has been registered since January 2021.

At its latest inspection, published December 2023, the CQC rated Mencap in Kirklees (DCA) 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.

Mencap in Kirklees (DCA) has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Kirklees. 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 71 registered home care agencies in Kirklees. Others working the same area include Medevent Limited, Huddersfield and Nestora Home Care. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.