Midshires Care Ltd

Helping Hands Derby

Home care agency in Derby

Operated by Midshires Care

CQC GoodDementia
Address31 Shardlow Road, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0JG

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About

Helping Hands Derby is a home care agency operated by Midshires Care Ltd. It provides care and support in people's own homes, and its office is in Derby, Derbyshire. The agency supports adults with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities, with dementia as its main focus. It says it tailors its services to individual needs, including for people with ongoing, progressive or terminal conditions arising from ageing, accident or injury, so that they can keep living well at home in their local community.

The Care Quality Commission rates the agency Good overall, with Good grades for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions. The report was published in 2018.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Learning disabilities
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
Hospital3.7 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Local crime statistics

12 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)

Top categories:

Public order25%
Violent crime25%
Vehicle crime17%
Burglary8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Helping Hands Derby will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Helping Hands Derby is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Derby Hospital, 3.7 miles away. The local GP practice is ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Derby Hospital · 3.7 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.2 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Part of Midshires Care

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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