NCC Swift Response

NCC Swift Response is a home care agency based in Norwich, in the Norfolk 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 Norwich 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 and people with a physical disability. It is part of Norfolk County Council, which has 8 branches in England. The agency has been registered since September 2016.

At its latest inspection, published February 2020, the CQC rated NCC Swift Response 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.

NCC Swift Response has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Norfolk. 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 175 registered home care agencies in Norfolk. Others working the same area include Norwich Office, Prestige Nursing Norwich and First Choice Home Care (Norwich). A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.