Home care · Northumberland
Learning disability care at home in Cramlington
41 of the 68 home care agencies covering Cramlington offer learning disability care, from 37 providers. Comfort Call Limited has the most, at 3. Of the 37 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for learning disability care across England. 6 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. 13 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 3 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Comfort Call-North Tyneside, rated Good on 16 October 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 29 have it on their CQC registration.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Northumberland, updated every day.
- CQC rates 37 of the 37 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding and 4 are not yet rated.
- Northumberland council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Learning disability care at home in Cramlington", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 41registered agencies
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 29list dementia as a specialism
- 15rated or inspected within two years
Learning disability care in Cramlington: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 68
- Care for adults under 65 · 59
- Elderly care · 58
- Physical disability care · 57
- Dementia care · 50
- Sensory impairment care · 48
- Mental health care · 46
- Learning disability care · 41
- Supported living · 20
- Children's care · 16
- Eating disorder support · 11
- Substance misuse support · 9
All agencies covering Cramlington with a CQC registration for learning disability care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How learning disability care in Cramlington compares
Registered for learning disability care: 41 out of 68 agencies covering Cramlington (60%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 5 points above the 95% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for learning disability care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for learning disability care: G&P Healthcare Limited, Home Instead South East Northumberland and Nupath Care Northumberland. Ratings run from February 2019 to October 2026, and 15 are from the last two years. 6 have an office within 2 miles of Cramlington centre. 4 still await a first CQC rating.
Across Northumberland, 58% of agencies are registered for learning disability care, against 60% here.
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 learning disability care
Everyday living skills, health appointments, jobs, studying and friendships are all part of learning disability care. It exists so that adults with a learning disability can live as they choose, and good providers follow CQC's published guidance for these services, with the person's own choices coming first.
What to ask about learning disability care
- How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?
- How do you support health appointments and annual health checks?
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
- How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
Support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Learning disability care across Northumberland.
Where else nearby offers learning disability care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington | – | 41 | 37 |
| Dudley | 2.0 mi | 68 | 59 |
| Seaton Delaval | 2.6 mi | 46 | 39 |
| Blyth | 3.4 mi | 24 | 21 |
| Longbenton | 4.5 mi | 97 | 86 |
| Whitley Bay | 5.7 mi | 51 | 44 |
| Ashington | 6.4 mi | 9 | 9 |
Council support
Northumberland
Northumberland council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
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Free care cost report for Cramlington
- 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 learning disability care in Cramlington
Which home care agencies in Cramlington offer learning disability care?
41 of the 68 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Cramlington list learning disability care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include G&P Healthcare Limited, Home Instead South East Northumberland and Nupath Care Northumberland.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Cramlington?
37 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 37 with a rating, including 6 Outstanding. 4 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Cramlington?
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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Northumberland council fund home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Northumberland 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 Northumberland council.
How do I choose between agencies in Cramlington?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 15 of 41 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 22 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more learning disability care in towns near Cramlington?
In Cramlington there are 41, 37 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Dudley (2.0 miles): 68, 59 rated Good or Outstanding; Seaton Delaval (2.6 miles): 46, 39 rated Good or Outstanding; Blyth (3.4 miles): 24, 21 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: learning disability care around Cramlington
- Learning disability care in Dudley 2.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Seaton Delaval 2.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Blyth 3.4 mi
- Learning disability care in Longbenton 4.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Whitley Bay 5.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Ashington 6.4 mi
- Learning disability care in Wallsend 6.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Morpeth 6.7 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.