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Substance misuse support at home in Esh Winning

3 of the 24 home care agencies covering Esh Winning offer substance misuse support. CQC has rated 3 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for substance misuse support across England. 1 is Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago.

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Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Substance misuse support at home in Esh Winning", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

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  • 0inspected or rated since November 2024

Ranked providers of substance misuse support

Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers

#AgencyCQC ratingLast ratedOfficeOther specialisms
1Crescent Homecare LimitedOutstandingSep 20182.4 miles7
2YS Services Limited trading as Embracing CareGoodMar 20194.6 miles8
3Second to None Care LtdGoodDec 20205.0 miles7

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How substance misuse support in Esh Winning compares

Registered for substance misuse support: 3 out of 24 agencies covering Esh Winning (13%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 5 points above the 95% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for substance misuse support across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for substance misuse support: Crescent Homecare Limited, YS Services Limited trading as Embracing Care and Second to None Care Ltd. Ratings run from September 2018 to December 2020, and 0 are from the last two years. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Esh Winning.

County Durham as a whole has 7 agencies registered for substance misuse support; 86% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across County Durham, 10% of agencies are registered for substance misuse support, against 13% here.

Typical prices in the North East: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.

About substance misuse support

For people affected by drug or alcohol use, substance misuse support focuses on safety, health and recovery, and works alongside specialist treatment services.

What to ask about substance misuse support

  1. How do you support physical health and medication?
  2. How do you help with housing, money or work?
  3. Who decides when support can be reduced?
  4. What training do staff have in substance misuse?
  5. What happens if someone relapses?

Helpline: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Ask County Durham for a care needs assessment.

Substance misuse support around Esh Winning

PlaceHow farAgenciesRated Good or Outstanding
Esh Winning–33
Lanchester3.7 mi33
Sacriston4.7 mi44
Durham5.4 mi44
Stanley6.7 mi87
Chester-le-Street7.7 mi97
Pelton8.1 mi1614

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Questions families ask about substance misuse support in Esh Winning

Which home care agencies in Esh Winning offer substance misuse support?

3 of the 24 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Esh Winning list substance misuse support as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Crescent Homecare Limited, YS Services Limited trading as Embracing Care and Second to None Care Ltd.

How does CQC rate home care agencies in Esh Winning?

3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 3 with a rating, including 1 Outstanding.

What does home care cost in Esh Winning?

Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.

Does County Durham council fund home care?

Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, County Durham council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting County Durham council.

How do I choose between agencies in Esh Winning?

Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 3 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 3 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.

Are there more substance misuse support in towns near Esh Winning?

In Esh Winning there are 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Lanchester (3.7 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Sacriston (4.7 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Durham (5.4 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.

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