Home care · Northumberland
Mental health care at home in Blyth
34 out of 45 home care agencies covering Blyth are registered for mental health care, run by 33 different providers. The largest is HH Community Care Limited, with 2. Of the 27 CQC has rated, 93% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for mental health care across England; 5 are Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 11 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 6 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 16 October 2026, Comfort Call-North Tyneside was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- 26 list dementia as a specialism.
- Whatever your savings, Northumberland council will assess care needs for free.
- 25 of the 27 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 2 are rated below Good; 7 are still waiting for a first rating.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Northumberland daily: see the latest changes.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Blyth", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 34agencies on the CQC register
- 93%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 26offer dementia support
- 10with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Providers offering mental health care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 45
- Care for adults under 65 · 42
- Elderly care · 42
- Physical disability care · 37
- Mental health care · 34
- Sensory impairment care · 33
- Dementia care · 32
- Learning disability care · 24
- Children's care · 12
- Supported living · 11
- Eating disorder support · 8
- Substance misuse support · 8
This table lists each agency covering Blyth registered for mental health care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Blyth centre.
Mental health care in Blyth by the numbers
34 of the 45 agencies covering Blyth are registered with CQC for mental health care (76%). 93% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 2 points above the 91% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for mental health care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for mental health care: South East STSS (Short Term Support Service), G&P Healthcare Limited and Home Instead South East Northumberland. The newest rating is from October 2026 and the oldest from February 2019; 10 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of Blyth centre: 4 offices. Not yet rated: 7. That is usual for services registered recently.
Mental health care is on 76% of registrations here and 67% across Northumberland.
In the North East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Mental health care: what it means
Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe depression and psychosis linked to dementia are among the conditions this care is for. Providers aim to keep people stable and help them recover, support them with their medicines, and work closely with the community mental health team.
Before you choose: questions on mental health care
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
Free advice: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care in Northumberland as a whole.
Nearby towns: mental health care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth | – | 34 | 25 |
| Cramlington | 3.4 mi | 46 | 37 |
| Seaton Delaval | 3.5 mi | 56 | 43 |
| Ashington | 4.2 mi | 16 | 14 |
| Dudley | 5.1 mi | 79 | 58 |
| Whitley Bay | 5.9 mi | 61 | 47 |
| Morpeth | 7.1 mi | 12 | 10 |
Help from the council
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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
Questions families ask about mental health care in Blyth
How many agencies in Blyth offer mental health care?
Mental health care is a registered specialism for 34 of the 45 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Blyth (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include South East STSS (Short Term Support Service), G&P Healthcare Limited and Home Instead South East Northumberland.
How are home care agencies in Blyth rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 27. Of those, 25 (93%) are Good or Outstanding, with 5 Outstanding; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 7 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Blyth?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Can Northumberland council help pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Northumberland council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Northumberland council.
How can I pick between agencies in Blyth?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 10 of the 34 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 17. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about mental health care in towns near Blyth?
Blyth has 34, with 25 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Cramlington (3.4 miles): 46, 37 rated Good or Outstanding; Seaton Delaval (3.5 miles): 56, 43 rated Good or Outstanding; Ashington (4.2 miles): 16, 14 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care near Blyth
- Mental health care in Cramlington 3.4 mi
- Mental health care in Seaton Delaval 3.5 mi
- Mental health care in Ashington 4.2 mi
- Mental health care in Dudley 5.1 mi
- Mental health care in Whitley Bay 5.9 mi
- Mental health care in Morpeth 7.1 mi
- Mental health care in Longbenton 7.2 mi
- Mental health care in Tynemouth 7.8 mi
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