Home care · Sunderland
Children's care at home in Hetton-le-Hole
Of the 17 home care agencies covering Hetton-le-Hole, 20 offer children's care. CQC has rated 16 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% for children's 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. 4 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Quality + Care Solutions Ltd: Good, on 31 July 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 19 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- A care needs assessment from Sunderland council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 16 of the 16 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, with 4 not yet rated.
- For dementia support, 11 have it on their CQC registration.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Sunderland, updated every day.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Hetton-le-Hole", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 20CQC-registered agencies
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 11support people with dementia
- 5inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of children's care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 17
- Elderly care · 15
- Care for adults under 65 · 15
- Dementia care · 13
- Physical disability care · 13
- Mental health care · 10
- Sensory impairment care · 10
- Learning disability care · 5
- Children's care · 4
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social Return Case Management Ltd | Nov 2025 | 4.2 miles | 2 | |
| 2 | Medsolve (UK) Limited | Feb 2026 | 5.3 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Quality + Care Solutions Ltd | Jul 2026 | 5.3 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | New Vision Care Services | Jan 2026 | 5.3 miles | 7 | |
| 5 | Include 'In' Autism | Jan 2026 | 6.9 miles | 6 | |
| 6 | Essential Care and Support Ltd | Nov 2023 | 5.0 miles | 5 | |
| 7 | Office NE | Feb 2023 | 5.1 miles | 6 | |
| 8 | Orchard Home Care Services Limited | Jun 2023 | 5.2 miles | 9 | |
| 9 | Yeshua Healthcare | Feb 2023 | 5.3 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | Comfort Call Durham | Jul 2023 | 5.9 miles | 6 | |
| 11 | Elite Home Care Service Limited | Sep 2022 | 6.4 miles | 8 | |
| 12 | Signa Care Group | Mar 2023 | 6.4 miles | 6 | |
| 13 | North East Autism Society | Aug 2023 | 6.5 miles | 2 | |
| 14 | Support services for disabled children | Apr 2019 | 4.7 miles | 3 | |
| 15 | Second to None Care Ltd | Dec 2020 | 5.8 miles | 7 | |
| 16 | YS Services Limited trading as Embracing Care | Mar 2019 | 6.9 miles | 8 | |
| 17 | TSF Healthcare Solutions Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2.9 miles | 8 |
| 18 | The Care and Support Group Wearside | Not yet rated | – | 3.1 miles | 7 |
| 19 | Almond Flex Care | Not yet rated | – | 5.0 miles | 2 |
| 20 | Easton Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.5 miles | 4 |
All agencies covering Hetton-le-Hole with a CQC registration for children's care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Children's care in Hetton-le-Hole: ratings, size and cost
20 of the 62 agencies covering Hetton-le-Hole are registered with CQC for children's care (32%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, in line with the town-wide 100% and above the 89% for children's care across England.
The highest rated agencies for children's care are Social Return Case Management Ltd, Medsolve (UK) Limited and Quality + Care Solutions Ltd. Ratings run from March 2019 to July 2026, and 5 are from the last two years. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Hetton-le-Hole. 4 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Sunderland, 19% of agencies are registered for children's care, against 32% here.
Typical prices in the North East: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About children's care
Families of disabled children, or of children with complex health needs, can get help at home: carers give personal care, support health routines and let parents take short breaks.
What to ask about 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?
Where to get support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. How to get assessed by Sunderland.
Children's care around Hetton-le-Hole
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton-le-Hole | – | 20 | 16 |
| Easington Lane | 1.1 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 1.7 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Shiney Row | 3.6 mi | 11 | 8 |
| Penshaw | 4.1 mi | 15 | 12 |
| Seaham | 4.4 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Easington | 5.2 mi | 5 | 4 |
Council help
Sunderland
Savings under £23,250? Sunderland council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Sunderland
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Hetton-le-Hole
- 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
Children's care in Hetton-le-Hole: your questions answered
How many agencies in Hetton-le-Hole offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 20 of the 17 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Hetton-le-Hole (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Social Return Case Management Ltd, Medsolve (UK) Limited and Quality + Care Solutions Ltd.
Are home care agencies in Hetton-le-Hole well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 16 (100%) of the 16 rated. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 4 here are still unrated.
How much does home care cost in Hetton-le-Hole?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Will I get help from Sunderland council with the cost of home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Sunderland 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 Sunderland council.
How should I compare agencies in Hetton-le-Hole?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 5 of the 20 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 11. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with Hetton-le-Hole for children's care?
Counting children's care: Hetton-le-Hole 4 (2 Good or Outstanding); Easington Lane (1.1 miles): 6, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Houghton-le-Spring (1.7 miles): 8, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Shiney Row (3.6 miles): 11, 8 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.