Home care · County Durham

Home help in Stanley

Home help covers the everyday jobs that get harder with age: cleaning, laundry, shopping, cooking, errands and a bit of company, so someone can keep living independently at home. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 57 CQC-registered agencies covering Stanley directly.

Agency data: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Prices: Typical 2026 prices across England

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In short

  • 57 CQC-registered home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Stanley; 45 are rated Good or Outstanding.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs around £32–£34 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.
  • Which agencies provide home help is not on the CQC register, so ask each one.
  • County Durham council must offer a free care needs assessment.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Home help in Stanley", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

What home help includes

Typical tasks are cleaning and tidying, laundry and ironing, changing beds, food shopping and collecting prescriptions, preparing meals, help with post and bills, and getting out to appointments or the shops. Many people also value the company. Home help does not include personal care such as washing, dressing or help with medication: for that you need a home care agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Agency, cleaner or council?

Many home care agencies in Stanley provide home help as well as personal care, which is useful if needs grow. A cleaner or a local "home help" service can be cheaper for housework alone, but is not regulated by CQC. Some councils and charities run low-cost help-at-home or shopping services. Requesting an assessment from County Durham council.

Paying for home help

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or just below the rate for visiting care. County Durham council may include practical help in a care plan if a care needs assessment finds eligible needs, though help with housework alone often does not qualify. Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, is often used to pay for it. See home help for the elderly and home help vs home care.

Agencies covering Stanley: the data

On their CQC registrations, 47 of 57 list physical disabilities, 39 of 57 list learning disabilities and 42 of 57 list mental health conditions. The newest registration is Human Support Group – Gateshead, registered with CQC in August 2026. The oldest current rating dates from September 2018 (Crescent Homecare Limited). 44 of the 57 agencies (77%) list dementia as a specialism, against 72% across County Durham. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Stanley (79% Good or Outstanding) is 2nd out of 7 local towns, led by Sacriston (87%). 2 are rated Outstanding here, out of 3 across County Durham. 23% of agencies covering Stanley have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 15% across County Durham. Compare Stanley's 100% Good or Outstanding with 97% for the rated agencies among the 189 we list in County Durham.

Paying for home help in Stanley: typical prices

Typical 2026 prices across England
Visiting carearound £32–£34 an hour
Live-in carearound £1,540–£1,610 a week

Durham County Council's own rates: £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).

Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Check what you would pay · Weekly cost calculator

Home care agencies covering Stanley

Not confirmed for home help, so ask. Listed by CQC rating and rating date, then distance.

  1. Home Instead Durham

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Nov 2023
    Full profile (Home Instead Durham)

  2. The Care and Support Group County Durham

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (The Care and Support Group County Durham)

  3. TLC Community Services Limited

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (TLC Community Services Limited)

  4. New Vision Care Services

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (New Vision Care Services)

  5. Medsolve (UK) Limited

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Medsolve (UK) Limited)

  6. My Home Care Ltd

    5.2 miles · Dementia, Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (My Home Care Ltd)

  7. Coquet Trust

    5.2 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2024Inspected recently
    Full profile (Coquet Trust)

  8. Nupath Care Gateshead

    5.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Nupath Care Gateshead)

  9. Bluebird Care (Gateshead)

    5.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Bluebird Care (Gateshead))

  10. KEYFORT North East

    5.5 miles · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Learning disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (KEYFORT North East)

  11. Housing 21 - Fountain Court

    6.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Housing 21 - Fountain Court)

  12. DK Home Support

    6.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (DK Home Support)

  13. Nurtured Care NE

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Nurtured Care NE)

  14. My Versatile Healthcare Ltd

    6.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (My Versatile Healthcare Ltd)

  15. Accept Care Limited

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2024
    Full profile (Accept Care Limited)

  16. North East Autism Society

    4.0 miles · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65, Caring for children (0 - 18yrs)

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2023
    Full profile (North East Autism Society)

  17. Care and Protect UK

    4.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2024
    Full profile (Care and Protect UK)

  18. Infinite Homecare Limited

    4.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2022
    Full profile (Infinite Homecare Limited)

  19. Orchard Home Care Services Limited

    4.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2023
    Full profile (Orchard Home Care Services Limited)

  20. Eternity Care Ltd

    4.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2023
    Full profile (Eternity Care Ltd)

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Home help in Stanley: common questions

Where can I find home help in Stanley?

Ask each agency: CQC keeps no record of who provides home help. Of the 57 registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Stanley, 45 are rated Good or Outstanding.

How much does home help cost in Stanley?

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or a little below the local rate for visiting care. Ask each agency for its hourly rate, minimum visit length and any weekend charges in writing.

Can I get home help from the council?

Sometimes, if County Durham council's care needs assessment finds eligible needs and practical help is part of meeting them. Help with housework alone often does not qualify, so many people use Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, to pay privately.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Are home care agencies in Stanley well rated?

45 of the 45 rated agencies (100%) are Good or Outstanding; 44 list dementia as a specialism and 14 were inspected or rated in the last two years.

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