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Mental health care at home in Blaydon
Of the 99 home care agencies covering Blaydon, 71 offer mental health care; 63 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Comfort Call Limited (3). Of the 59 CQC has rated, 97% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for mental health care across England. Outstanding: 2. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 27 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 10 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Housing 21 - Fountain Court: Good, on 5 August 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 68.
- You can ask Gateshead council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Good or Outstanding: 57 of the 59 rated agencies, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 12 are not rated yet.
- Rating changes in Gateshead are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Blaydon", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 71agencies on the CQC register
- 97%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 68are registered for dementia
- 20with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Who offers mental health care in Blaydon
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 99
- Physical disability care · 86
- Care for adults under 65 · 85
- Elderly care · 84
- Dementia care · 81
- Sensory impairment care · 74
- Mental health care · 71
- Learning disability care · 64
- Supported living · 28
- Children's care · 28
- Substance misuse support · 15
- Eating disorder support · 14
Every agency covering Blaydon registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Mental health care in Blaydon: ratings, size and cost
Registered for mental health care: 71 out of 99 agencies covering Blaydon (72%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for mental health care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 97% (above England, in line with the 98% for all agencies in the town).
For mental health care, the top rated agencies are St Anthony of Padua Care Services, My Versatile Healthcare Ltd and Care Quality Services Newcastle. 20 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from May 2019 and the newest from August 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Blaydon centre: 5. Not yet rated: 12. That is usual for services registered recently.
Here 72% of agencies list mental health care, compared with 74% across Gateshead.
Live-in care in the North East runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What mental health care involves
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
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
Free advice: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. All mental health care in Gateshead.
Mental health care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon | – | 71 | 57 |
| Ryton | 1.7 mi | 57 | 44 |
| Whickham | 1.7 mi | 74 | 60 |
| Crawcrook | 2.8 mi | 32 | 26 |
| Rowlands Gill | 2.8 mi | 51 | 38 |
| Throckley | 2.9 mi | 52 | 39 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 3.9 mi | 96 | 73 |
Council support
Gateshead
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- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about mental health care in Blaydon
Which home care agencies in Blaydon offer mental health care?
71 of the 99 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Blaydon list mental health care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include St Anthony of Padua Care Services, My Versatile Healthcare Ltd and Care Quality Services Newcastle.
Are home care agencies in Blaydon well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 57 (97%) of the 59 rated, including 2 Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 12 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Blaydon?
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.
Will I get help from Gateshead council with the cost of 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 should I compare agencies in Blaydon?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 20 of the 71 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 39 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Blaydon for mental health care?
Counting mental health care: Blaydon 71 (57 Good or Outstanding); Ryton (1.7 miles): 57, 44 rated Good or Outstanding; Whickham (1.7 miles): 74, 60 rated Good or Outstanding; Crawcrook (2.8 miles): 32, 26 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care in nearby towns
- Mental health care in Ryton 1.7 mi
- Mental health care in Whickham 1.7 mi
- Mental health care in Crawcrook 2.8 mi
- Mental health care in Rowlands Gill 2.8 mi
- Mental health care in Throckley 2.9 mi
- Mental health care in Newcastle upon Tyne 3.9 mi
- Mental health care in Gateshead 5.1 mi
- Mental health care in Prudhoe 5.1 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.