Third Hand Care

Third Hand Care is a home care agency based in Farnham, in the Surrey 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 Farnham 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 part of Third Hand Healthcare, which has 2 branches in England. The agency has been registered since May 2018.

At its latest inspection, published December 2025, the CQC rated Third Hand Care 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.

Third Hand Care has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Surrey. 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 285 registered home care agencies in Surrey. Others working the same area include Alina Homecare Farnham & Alton, GoodOaks Homecare - Farnham and Bennett Care Hampshire Ltd. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.