Children's Care at Home in Washington: 21 Agencies (Oct 2026)

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

#	Agency	CQC rating	Last rated	Office	Other specialisms
1	New Vision Care Services	Good	Jan 2026	3.4 miles	7
2	Medsolve (UK) Limited	Good	Feb 2026	3.6 miles	7
3	Coquet Trust	Good	Nov 2024	4.2 miles	6
4	Bluebird Care (Gateshead)	Good	Oct 2026	4.3 miles	6
5	Nupath Care Gateshead	Good	May 2025	4.3 miles	8
6	Hales Group Limited - North East	Good	Jan 2026	5.3 miles	9
7	Hales Group Limited - Newcastle	Good	Jul 2025	5.4 miles	9
8	TLC Community Services Limited	Good	Jan 2026	6.0 miles	6
9	Nurtured Care NE	Good	May 2026	6.0 miles	6
10	Magnus Care Ltd	Good	Mar 2025	6.2 miles	8
11	Include 'In' Autism	Good	Jan 2026	6.4 miles	6
12	My Versatile Healthcare Ltd	Good	Jul 2025	6.5 miles	6
13	The Care and Support Group County Durham	Good	Jun 2025	6.9 miles	8
14	Eternity Care Ltd	Good	Aug 2023	2.0 miles	3
15	North East Autism Society	Good	Aug 2023	3.1 miles	2
16	Office NE	Good	Feb 2023	3.5 miles	6
17	Orchard Home Care Services Limited	Good	Jun 2023	3.6 miles	9
18	Signa Care Group	Good	Mar 2023	3.7 miles	6
19	Care Outcomes UK Ltd	Good	Jun 2023	3.9 miles	7
20	Sunderland Home Care Associates (20-20) Limited	Good	Jan 2024	4.7 miles	8
21	Be Caring Newcastle	Good	May 2022	6.3 miles	7
22	Care Quality Services North East	Good	Aug 2022	6.3 miles	7
23	Rainbow Trust Childrens Charity 1	Good	Sep 2023	6.3 miles	3
24	Yeshua Healthcare	Good	Feb 2023	6.7 miles	7
25	Calderdale Home Care - Newcastle	Good	Feb 2022	6.9 miles	7
26	Seco Support (North East)	Good	Jul 2022	6.9 miles	6
27	L S Care Limited	Outstanding	Nov 2019	3.9 miles	7
28	Bluebird Care South Tyneside, Newcastle and Darlington	Outstanding	Oct 2019	3.9 miles	7
29	Support services for disabled children	Good	Apr 2019	4.0 miles	3
30	Official Care Newcastle	Good	Aug 2021	5.3 miles	9
31	JohnJasper Care	Good	Sep 2021	5.7 miles	7
32	Philip Parkinson Homecare Ltd	Good	Aug 2019	6.0 miles	9
33	Aspire Supported Living	Good	Nov 2019	6.2 miles	6
34	YS Services Limited trading as Embracing Care	Good	Mar 2019	6.7 miles	8
35	Shine Care Limited North East Office	Good	Aug 2019	7.0 miles	6
36	E2E Homecare	Requires improvement	Oct 2024	4.1 miles	6
37	Easton Care Ltd	Not yet rated	–	3.1 miles	4
38	TSF Healthcare Solutions Limited	Not yet rated	–	4.3 miles	8
39	Education and Case Management Services Limited	Not yet rated	–	4.4 miles	3
40	The Care and Support Group Wearside	Not yet rated	–	4.4 miles	7
41	Prestige Nursing And Care Gateshead.	Not yet rated	–	5.0 miles	5
42	Springfield Healthcare (South Tyneside)	Not yet rated	–	5.7 miles	6
43	Welcome Care and Support	Not yet rated	–	6.5 miles	6

The full list for children's care covering Washington: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.

Children's care in Washington: ratings, size and cost

Registered for children's care: 43 out of 136 agencies covering Washington (32%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 97%, 2 points above the town-wide 95% and above the 89% for children's care across England.

The highest rated agencies for children's care are New Vision Care Services, Medsolve (UK) Limited and Coquet Trust. 14 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: March 2019. Newest: October 2026. 1 is based within 2 miles of the centre of Washington. 7 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Share registered for children's care: 32% here, 19% across Sunderland.

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

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.

Questions worth asking about children's care

Can we have the same carers each time?
How do you plan for the move to adult services?
How much notice do you need for short breaks?
How do you work with school and health professionals?
What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?

Helpline: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Sunderland: care needs assessment.

Children's care around Washington

Place	How far	Agencies	Rated Good or Outstanding
Washington	–	43	35
Birtley	1.7 mi	17	12
Penshaw	2.0 mi	15	12
Shiney Row	2.5 mi	11	8
Chester-le-Street	3.6 mi	13	12
Pelton	3.7 mi	16	12
Gateshead	4.2 mi	29	19

Help from the council

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

Children's care in Washington: your questions answered

Which home care agencies in Washington offer children's care?

43 of the 65 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Washington list children's care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are New Vision Care Services, Medsolve (UK) Limited and Coquet Trust.

Are home care agencies in Washington well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 35 (97%) of the 36 rated, including 2 Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 7 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.

How much does home care cost in Washington?

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. 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. Our cost guide has more detail.

Will I get help from Sunderland council with the cost of home care?

Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Sunderland 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 Sunderland council.

How should I compare agencies in Washington?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 14 of the 43 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 22 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.

How do nearby towns compare with Washington for children's care?

Counting children's care: Washington 21 (14 Good or Outstanding); Birtley (1.7 miles): 17, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Penshaw (2.0 miles): 15, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Shiney Row (2.5 miles): 11, 8 rated Good or Outstanding.