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Physical disability care at home in Houghton-le-Spring
Physical disability care is offered by 54 of the 70 home care agencies covering Houghton-le-Spring, operated by 47 separate providers. Housing 21 runs the most, with 6. Among the 47 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for physical disability care across England). 5 hold 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. 23 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 5 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Quality + Care Solutions Ltd was rated Good on 31 July 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 46.
- You can ask Sunderland council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Rating changes in Sunderland are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Good or Outstanding: 47 of the 47 rated agencies. 7 are not rated yet.
Citation: "Physical disability care at home in Houghton-le-Spring", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 54agencies registered with CQC
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 46list dementia as a specialism
- 12inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering physical disability care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 70
- Care for adults under 65 · 61
- Elderly care · 60
- Physical disability care · 54
- Dementia care · 51
- Sensory impairment care · 47
- Mental health care · 45
- Learning disability care · 38
- Children's care · 26
- Supported living · 16
- Eating disorder support · 8
- Substance misuse support · 7
This table lists each agency covering Houghton-le-Spring registered for physical disability care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Houghton-le-Spring centre.
Physical disability care in Houghton-le-Spring: what the data shows
CQC lists physical disability care for 54 of the 70 agencies covering Houghton-le-Spring, or 77%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, in line with the town-wide 100% and above the 88% for physical disability care across England.
The highest rated agencies for physical disability care are Blue Ribbon Community Care (Tyne and Wear), Home Instead Durham and Cergus Prime Care Durham and Sunderland. The newest rating is from July 2026 and the oldest from October 2018; 12 fall within the last two years. Within 2 miles of Houghton-le-Spring centre: 6 offices. 7 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Physical disability care is on 77% of registrations here and 79% across Sunderland.
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.
Physical disability care: what it means
Hoists and other equipment, personal care, and steady encouragement to stay independent: that is the day-to-day of physical disability care. It serves people whose movement or strength is limited by conditions including MS, arthritis, spinal injury, Parkinson's and stroke.
Before you choose: questions on physical disability care
- How do you support independence rather than doing everything for the person?
- Who reviews the care plan when needs change?
- Can support fit around the person's own routine?
- How do you work with physiotherapists and occupational therapists?
- Are staff trained in moving and handling, including hoists and slings?
Helpline: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. Physical disability care in Sunderland as a whole.
Nearby towns: physical disability care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton-le-Spring | – | 54 | 47 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 1.7 mi | 49 | 40 |
| Shiney Row | 1.9 mi | 70 | 59 |
| Penshaw | 2.4 mi | 76 | 63 |
| Easington Lane | 2.8 mi | 34 | 26 |
| Chester-le-Street | 4.3 mi | 51 | 40 |
| Washington | 4.4 mi | 111 | 87 |
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Physical disability care in Houghton-le-Spring: your questions answered
Which agencies in Houghton-le-Spring provide physical disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 54 of the 70 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Houghton-le-Spring list physical disability care as a specialism. Highly rated options include Blue Ribbon Community Care (Tyne and Wear), Home Instead Durham and Cergus Prime Care Durham and Sunderland.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Houghton-le-Spring have?
Of the 47 that have been rated, 47 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (5 Outstanding). Not yet rated: 7. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Houghton-le-Spring?
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 Sunderland council pay for home care?
It may. Sunderland 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 Sunderland council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Houghton-le-Spring?
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, 12 of the 54 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 35 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Houghton-le-Spring compare with nearby towns for physical disability care?
Nearest towns we cover: Hetton-le-Hole (1.7 miles): 49, 40 rated Good or Outstanding; Shiney Row (1.9 miles): 70, 59 rated Good or Outstanding; Penshaw (2.4 miles): 76, 63 rated Good or Outstanding. Houghton-le-Spring itself has 54, 47 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: physical disability care around Houghton-le-Spring
- Physical disability care in Hetton-le-Hole 1.7 mi
- Physical disability care in Shiney Row 1.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Penshaw 2.4 mi
- Physical disability care in Easington Lane 2.8 mi
- Physical disability care in Chester-le-Street 4.3 mi
- Physical disability care in Washington 4.4 mi
- Physical disability care in Sunderland 4.8 mi
- Physical disability care in Seaham 5.1 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.