Home care agency
The Octagon
Home care agency in Colchester, Essex
The Octagon
Home care agency in Colchester, Essex
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About
The Octagon is a home care agency based in Colchester, Essex, providing care and support to people in their own homes. It supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults, and people with physical disabilities, sensory impairment or learning disabilities.
The agency delivers domiciliary care tailored to the needs of the people it supports, enabling them to remain at home with the help they require.
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — The Octagon 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
The Octagon is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Colchester Hospital, 1.2 miles away. The local GP practice is BEACON HOUSE MINISTRIES, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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