Home care · Northumberland
Children's care at home in Prudhoe
Children's care is offered by 7 of the 16 home care agencies covering Prudhoe. Among the 7 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for children's care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 6 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- New and changed CQC ratings across Northumberland, updated every day.
- For dementia support, 5 have it on their CQC registration.
- Whatever your savings, Northumberland council will assess care needs for free.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Prudhoe", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 7registered agencies
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 5are registered for dementia
- 0rated or inspected within two years
Children's care in Prudhoe: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 16
- Elderly care · 15
- Care for adults under 65 · 14
- Physical disability care · 13
- Dementia care · 12
- Mental health care · 11
- Sensory impairment care · 11
- Learning disability care · 10
- Children's care · 7
- Supported living · 6
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Care and Support Group Tyneside | Jul 2022 | 5.5 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Steps Support | Nov 2021 | 6.6 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Lincoln Healthcare Group Limited | Jul 2023 | 6.7 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Seco Support (North East) | Jul 2022 | 6.9 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Carers Trust Tyne and Wear | Apr 2020 | 4.1 miles | 9 | |
| 6 | Shine Care Limited North East Office | Aug 2019 | 6.7 miles | 6 | |
| 7 | J S Parker Limited North East | Feb 2020 | 6.8 miles | 3 |
This table lists each agency covering Prudhoe registered for children's care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Prudhoe centre.
Children's care in Prudhoe: what the data shows
Registered for children's care: 7 out of 16 agencies covering Prudhoe (44%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for children's care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for children's care: The Care and Support Group Tyneside, Steps Support and Lincoln Healthcare Group Limited. The newest rating is from July 2023 and the oldest from August 2019; 0 fall within the last two years. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Prudhoe centre.
Children's care is on 44% of registrations here and 16% across Northumberland.
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 children's care
Short breaks for parents, personal care and support with health routines are the main parts of this care, which is for young people and children with disabilities or complex health needs, together with their families.
Before you choose: questions on children's care
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
Support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Ask Northumberland for a care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers children's care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe | – | 7 | 7 |
| Crawcrook | 2.4 mi | 14 | 12 |
| Ryton | 3.8 mi | 25 | 21 |
| Throckley | 4.3 mi | 24 | 20 |
| Rowlands Gill | 5.0 mi | 27 | 23 |
| Blaydon | 5.1 mi | 28 | 23 |
| Ponteland | 6.7 mi | 12 | 10 |
Council support
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about children's care in Prudhoe
Which home care agencies in Prudhoe offer children's care?
7 of the 16 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Prudhoe list children's care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include The Care and Support Group Tyneside, Steps Support and Lincoln Healthcare Group Limited.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Prudhoe have?
Of the 7 that have been rated, 7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding.
What are typical home care prices in Prudhoe?
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 Northumberland council pay for 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.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Prudhoe?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, none of the 7 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 7 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Prudhoe compare with nearby towns for children's care?
Nearest towns we cover: Crawcrook (2.4 miles): 14, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Ryton (3.8 miles): 25, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Throckley (4.3 miles): 24, 20 rated Good or Outstanding. Prudhoe itself has 7, 7 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Children's care in nearby towns
- Children's care in Crawcrook 2.4 mi
- Children's care in Ryton 3.8 mi
- Children's care in Throckley 4.3 mi
- Children's care in Rowlands Gill 5.0 mi
- Children's care in Blaydon 5.1 mi
- Children's care in Ponteland 6.7 mi
- Children's care in Corbridge 6.7 mi
- Children's care in Whickham 6.7 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.