Support to Lead

Support to Lead is a home care agency based in Oldham, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 16 miles of its Oldham office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for people living with dementia, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. The agency has been registered since June 2020.

At its latest inspection, published November 2021, the CQC rated Support to Lead 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.

Support to Lead has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Oldham. 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 56 registered home care agencies in Oldham. Others working the same area include Care Quality Services Oldham, Oldham and STRATUS SUPPORT SERVICES LTD. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.