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Mental health care at home in Crawcrook
Of the 51 home care agencies covering Crawcrook, 32 offer mental health care; 30 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Housing 21 (2). CQC has rated 26 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for mental health care across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 15 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 3 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.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Whatever your savings, Gateshead council will assess care needs for free.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Gateshead daily: see the latest changes.
- CQC rates 26 of the 26 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 6 are still waiting for a first rating.
- 30 list dementia as a specialism.
Citation: "Mental health care at home in Crawcrook", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 32CQC-registered agencies
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 30list dementia as a specialism
- 7inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Mental health care in Crawcrook: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 51
- Care for adults under 65 · 46
- Elderly care · 45
- Physical disability care · 41
- Dementia care · 38
- Sensory impairment care · 32
- Mental health care · 32
- Learning disability care · 32
- Supported living · 15
- Children's care · 14
- Eating disorder support · 5
- Substance misuse support · 5
Every agency covering Crawcrook registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Mental health care in Crawcrook: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists mental health care for 32 of the 51 agencies covering Crawcrook, or 63%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, in line with the town-wide 100% and above the 88% for mental health care across England.
The highest rated agencies for mental health care are Care Quality Services Newcastle, My Versatile Healthcare Ltd and DK Home Support. 7 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from May 2019 and the newest from August 2026. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Crawcrook centre. 6 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Here 63% 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
Someone living with a serious mental illness, whether schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression or psychosis connected with dementia, may need this kind of support. Good providers coordinate with the NHS community mental health team and concentrate on stability, recovery and taking medication safely.
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?
Where to get support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care across Gateshead.
Where else nearby offers mental health care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawcrook | – | 32 | 26 |
| Ryton | 1.4 mi | 57 | 44 |
| Throckley | 2.3 mi | 52 | 39 |
| Prudhoe | 2.4 mi | 11 | 10 |
| Blaydon | 2.8 mi | 71 | 57 |
| Rowlands Gill | 3.6 mi | 51 | 38 |
| Whickham | 4.4 mi | 74 | 60 |
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Mental health care in Crawcrook: your questions answered
Which agencies in Crawcrook provide mental health care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 32 of the 51 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Crawcrook list mental health care as a specialism. Highly rated options include Care Quality Services Newcastle, My Versatile Healthcare Ltd and DK Home Support.
Are home care agencies in Crawcrook well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 26 (100%) of the 26 rated. Not yet rated: 6. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Crawcrook?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Gateshead council with the cost of home care?
It may. Gateshead council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Gateshead council.
How should I compare agencies in Crawcrook?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 7 of the 32 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 19 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Crawcrook for mental health care?
Counting mental health care: Crawcrook 32 (26 Good or Outstanding); Ryton (1.4 miles): 57, 44 rated Good or Outstanding; Throckley (2.3 miles): 52, 39 rated Good or Outstanding; Prudhoe (2.4 miles): 11, 10 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: mental health care around Crawcrook
- Mental health care in Ryton 1.4 mi
- Mental health care in Throckley 2.3 mi
- Mental health care in Prudhoe 2.4 mi
- Mental health care in Blaydon 2.8 mi
- Mental health care in Rowlands Gill 3.6 mi
- Mental health care in Whickham 4.4 mi
- Mental health care in Ponteland 5.4 mi
- Mental health care in Newcastle upon Tyne 6.2 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.