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Respite care in Ferryhill

Respite care gives a family carer time off: it can be a few hours each week at home, or a brief stay in a care home. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 32 CQC-registered agencies covering Ferryhill directly.

Agencies from the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026. Prices: Usual 2026 prices across England

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Quick summary

  • Of the 32 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ferryhill, 20 have a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • County Durham council has to offer a care needs assessment free of charge, with the family carer entitled to a carer's assessment too.
  • At home, respite is usually billed at the normal visiting rate, about around £32–£34 an hour. The 5 local care homes charge short stays by the week.
  • The CQC register does not say who provides respite care: ask the agencies directly.

Citation: "Respite care in Ferryhill", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

Your respite options

  • Respite at home: a few hours of visits, or a live-in carer for days or weeks while you are away.
  • Care home stay: usually one or two weeks, booked well ahead for holiday periods. Ferryhill has 5 care homes registered with CQC, so ask which of them offer short stays.
  • Day centre: run by the council or a charity.

If you are paying privately

  • Agencies: ask for the minimum visit length and the notice they need.
  • Care homes: ask whether rooms are kept for short stays, and visit before booking.
  • Before the stay: share the care plan, the medicines and the daily routine.

Start with a carer's assessment

If you look after someone, you are entitled to your own free carer's assessment from County Durham council, separate from the assessment of the person you care for. It looks at the effect caring has on you and can lead to funded breaks, a carer's personal budget or other support. Carers UK runs a free helpline on 0808 808 7777. Getting assessed by County Durham council.

Agencies covering Ferryhill: the data

Across County Durham we list 189 agencies, and 97% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Ferryhill the figure is 91%. Across County Durham, 15% of agencies have a rating under two years old; covering Ferryhill it is 9%. 1 Outstanding agencies is covering Ferryhill, against 3 across County Durham. Durham has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (82%); Ferryhill, at 63%, is 6th of the 7 towns compared. Dementia appears on 15 of 32 registrations here (47%), compared with 72% in County Durham as a whole. Human Support Group Limited - Appleton Lodge has the oldest rating still in force, from July 2019. County Durham Office is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in October 2026. Registered specialisms here: 21 of 32 list physical disabilities, 18 of 32 list learning disabilities and 17 of 32 list mental health conditions.

How much respite care costs in Ferryhill

Usual 2026 prices across England
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week
Residential care home£1,185 a week
Nursing home£1,305 a week

What Durham County Council pays providers: £22.83 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £857 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £890 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Home care agencies that cover Ferryhill

Ranked on CQC rating, its date and then distance. Ask each one about respite care.

  1. ROC Support Network

    4.7 miles · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Mental health conditions

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Nov 2021
    More details (ROC Support Network)

  2. MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    More details (MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd)

  3. RCS Domiciliary Agency Ltd

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    More details (RCS Domiciliary Agency Ltd)

  4. Social Return Case Management Ltd

    7.0 miles · Older people, Adults under 65, Caring for children (0 - 18yrs)

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Social Return Case Management Ltd)

  5. Extra Care

    1.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2024
    More details (Extra Care)

  6. Dale Care Durham

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2023
    More details (Dale Care Durham)

  7. St Anne's Community Services - Durham DCA

    4.8 miles · Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2023
    More details (St Anne's Community Services - Durham DCA)

  8. Beechfield Care & Support Limited

    4.8 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2023
    More details (Beechfield Care & Support Limited)

  9. Excellence Home Care

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2022
    More details (Excellence Home Care)

  10. Premier Community Care

    5.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2023
    More details (Premier Community Care)

  11. Potens Dipton Supported Living and Outreach

    5.4 miles · Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2022
    More details (Potens Dipton Supported Living and Outreach)

  12. Positive Care and Support Ltd

    5.8 miles · Older people, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2023
    More details (Positive Care and Support Ltd)

  13. Deaconstar Limited

    5.8 miles · Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2023
    More details (Deaconstar Limited)

  14. Blossom Home Care Durham

    5.8 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2022
    More details (Blossom Home Care Durham)

  15. Helping Hands Durham

    6.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £29–£35/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2023
    More details (Helping Hands Durham)

  16. Supportive SRC Ltd

    0.5 miles · Services for everyone

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2020
    More details (Supportive SRC Ltd)

  17. Human Support Group Limited - Appleton Lodge

    2.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2019
    More details (Human Support Group Limited - Appleton Lodge)

  18. Perfect Care - Durham Home Care

    2.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2021
    More details (Perfect Care - Durham Home Care)

  19. The Integration Trust Limited

    4.8 miles · Physical disabilities, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2020
    More details (The Integration Trust Limited)

  20. Blue Mile Care Ltd

    5.2 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2023Previous provider's rating
    More details (Blue Mile Care Ltd)

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Respite care in Ferryhill: common questions

Who provides respite care in Ferryhill?

The CQC register does not show who offers respite care. There are 32 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ferryhill, 20 of them rated Good or Outstanding, so ask each one.

Is respite care ever free?

Sometimes. Ask County Durham council for a carer's assessment: if you are eligible, the council can arrange or fund breaks. Charities and carers' centres also run free or low-cost sitting services.

How much notice do care homes need for respite?

Some homes do not hold rooms for short stays, so ask early. Aim for several weeks ahead, and longer for school holiday periods.

How good are home care agencies around Ferryhill?

91% Good or Outstanding (20 of 22 rated). 4 were inspected or rated within two years, and 15 are registered for dementia.

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