Voyage (DCA) London West

Voyage (DCA) London West is a home care agency based in Reading, 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 Reading office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for 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 Voyage, which has 37 branches in England. The agency has been registered since August 2014.

At its latest inspection, published December 2023, the CQC rated Voyage (DCA) London West 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.

Voyage (DCA) London West has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Reading. 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 Reading. Others working the same area include Voyage (DCA) Berkshire, Dunlin Care Ltd and Golden Aura Care Main Office. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.