Magic Helping Hands
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- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
- CQC: Good
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- Coverage Radius: 10 mi
- Last CQC Inspection: 2026
About Us
We are Magic Helping Hands, based in Chelmsford, and we provide care in people's own homes across Essex. The people we visit are a varied group: older people, many living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, adults living with mental ill health, people with physical disabilities, people living with sight or hearing loss, and younger adults.
Because the range is broad, we do not begin from a fixed offer. We begin with the person, in their own home, asking how the day actually runs, what has become difficult, what they want to keep doing themselves, and where help would genuinely help. The support plan comes out of that conversation and is revised as circumstances change.
In practice that might mean personal care, a prompt and a check with medication, meals cooked and eaten with company, help getting safely about the house, support to get out to work, college or the shops, or reliable company for somebody who has become isolated. For autistic people especially, predictability matters a great deal, so changes are explained in advance and staffing is kept steady wherever the rota allows.
We work at that consistency rather than promising it lightly. A carer who knows a person well is the one who notices early when something has changed.
Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Ring us if you would like to talk it through.
Common questions about Magic Helping Hands
Where is Magic Helping Hands located?
Magic Helping Hands is a home care agency based in Chelmsford, Essex (CM1 2QE), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Magic Helping Hands provide?
Magic Helping Hands is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Magic Helping Hands's CQC rating?
Magic Helping Hands is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 16 April 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Magic Helping Hands provide dementia care?
Yes. Magic Helping Hands supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Coverage Area
Within 10 miles of Chelmsford
This agency provides care within approximately 10 miles of their Chelmsford office. Radius is approximate — claim to update
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Care We Offer
- Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
- Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
- Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
- Mental Health: Support for people managing a mental health condition, with routines that promote stability and wellbeing.
- Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
- Visual / Hearing Impairment: Tailored support and adaptations for residents living with sight or hearing loss.
- Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
- Latest inspection: 16 April 2026
- Report published: 16 April 2026
Overall: Good
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
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