Home care · Gateshead
Mental health care at home in Birtley
92 of the 132 home care agencies covering Birtley offer mental health care, from 79 providers. Housing 21 has the most, at 6. CQC has rated 80 of them, and 94% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for mental health care across England. 3 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 32 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 9 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Home Healthcare Delivery - South Tyneside, rated Requires improvement on 18 September 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- Latest CQC rating changes in Gateshead, checked daily.
- 75 of the 80 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 5 are rated below Good; 12 are still waiting for a first rating.
- 83 list dementia as a specialism.
- Whatever your savings, Gateshead council will assess care needs for free.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Birtley", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 92agencies registered with CQC
- 94%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 83offer dementia support
- 28inspected or rated since October 2024
Mental health care in Birtley: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 132
- Care for adults under 65 · 113
- Elderly care · 113
- Physical disability care · 110
- Dementia care · 105
- Sensory impairment care · 97
- Mental health care · 92
- Learning disability care · 85
- Children's care · 42
- Supported living · 35
- Eating disorder support · 19
- Substance misuse support · 18
Every agency covering Birtley registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How mental health care in Birtley compares
Registered for mental health care: 92 out of 132 agencies covering Birtley (70%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for mental health care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 94% (above England, in line with the 95% for all agencies in the town).
For mental health care, the top rated agencies are St Anthony of Padua Care Services, My Home Care Ltd and Coquet Trust. 28 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from February 2019 and the newest from September 2026. 1 has an office within 2 miles of Birtley centre. 12 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Here 70% of agencies list mental health care, compared with 74% across Gateshead.
Visiting home care in the North East typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from mental health care
Keeping well and stable, recovering, managing medication and joint work alongside local mental health teams in the community are the core of mental health care. People who use it may live with schizophrenia, severe depression, psychosis related to dementia or bipolar disorder.
Questions to ask agencies about mental health care
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
Helpline: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care across Gateshead.
Where else nearby offers mental health care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birtley | – | 92 | 75 |
| Washington | 1.7 mi | 93 | 75 |
| Pelton | 2.3 mi | 66 | 52 |
| Chester-le-Street | 3.0 mi | 45 | 38 |
| Penshaw | 3.4 mi | 61 | 53 |
| Gateshead | 3.4 mi | 109 | 87 |
| Shiney Row | 3.6 mi | 58 | 50 |
Help from the council
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What families want to know about mental health care in Birtley
Which home care agencies in Birtley offer mental health care?
92 of the 132 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Birtley list mental health care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include St Anthony of Padua Care Services, My Home Care Ltd and Coquet Trust.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Birtley?
75 (94%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 80 with a rating, including 3 Outstanding, while 5 are rated below Good. 12 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Birtley?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Gateshead council fund home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Gateshead 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 Gateshead council.
How do I choose between agencies in Birtley?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 28 of 92 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 52 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more mental health care in towns near Birtley?
In Birtley there are 92, 75 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Washington (1.7 miles): 93, 75 rated Good or Outstanding; Pelton (2.3 miles): 66, 52 rated Good or Outstanding; Chester-le-Street (3.0 miles): 45, 38 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care near Birtley
- Mental health care in Washington 1.7 mi
- Mental health care in Pelton 2.3 mi
- Mental health care in Chester-le-Street 3.0 mi
- Mental health care in Penshaw 3.4 mi
- Mental health care in Gateshead 3.4 mi
- Mental health care in Shiney Row 3.6 mi
- Mental health care in Stanley 5.2 mi
- Mental health care in Whickham 5.4 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.