Striving For Independence Care Solutions

Striving For Independence Care Solutions is a home care agency based in Wembley, in the Brent 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 Wembley 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, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Striving For Independence Care. The agency has been registered since November 2016.

At its latest inspection, published May 2018, the CQC rated Striving For Independence Care Solutions 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.

Striving For Independence Care Solutions has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Brent. 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 90 registered home care agencies in Brent. Others working the same area include Unique Personnel (UK) Limited Brent, 24/7 Assured Care Services Limited and Krystal Care Services. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.