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Mental health care at home in Whitburn
50 out of 79 home care agencies covering Whitburn are registered for mental health care, run by 45 different providers. The largest is Housing 21, with 4. Among the 45 with a CQC rating, 93% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for mental health care across England; 2 are Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 25 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 3 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 18 September 2026, Home Healthcare Delivery - South Tyneside was rated Requires improvement, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 26 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- New and changed CQC ratings across Sunderland, updated every day.
- Good or Outstanding: 42 of the 45 rated agencies, and 3 are rated below Good, with 5 not yet rated.
- 43 list dementia as a specialism.
- A care needs assessment from Sunderland council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Whitburn", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 50agencies registered with CQC
- 93%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 43support people with dementia
- 14inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of mental health care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 79
- Care for adults under 65 · 66
- Elderly care · 66
- Physical disability care · 61
- Dementia care · 59
- Sensory impairment care · 52
- Mental health care · 50
- Learning disability care · 43
- Children's care · 16
- Eating disorder support · 8
- Substance misuse support · 7
Every agency covering Whitburn registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Mental health care in Whitburn by the numbers
Registered for mental health care: 50 out of 79 agencies covering Whitburn (63%). Of those rated, 93% are Good or Outstanding: 2 points below the 95% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for mental health care.
Vestra Homecare Sunderland, Include 'In' Autism and Cura Care lead the list for mental health care. 14 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from February 2019 and the newest from September 2026. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Whitburn. 5 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Here 63% of agencies list mental health care, compared with 58% 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 mental health care
Keeping well and stable, recovering, managing medication and joint work alongside local mental health teams in the community are the core of mental health care. People who use it may live with schizophrenia, severe depression, psychosis related to dementia or bipolar disorder.
Questions to ask agencies about mental health care
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
Helpline: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Sunderland: mental health care.
Mental health care around Whitburn
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitburn | – | 50 | 42 |
| Cleadon | 1.5 mi | 63 | 50 |
| South Shields | 3.1 mi | 75 | 59 |
| Sunderland | 3.9 mi | 39 | 34 |
| Jarrow | 4.8 mi | 105 | 81 |
| Tynemouth | 5.6 mi | 78 | 60 |
| Hebburn | 6.0 mi | 115 | 90 |
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
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Free care cost report for Whitburn
- 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
Common questions about mental health care in Whitburn
Which home care agencies in Whitburn offer mental health care?
50 of the 79 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Whitburn list mental health care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Vestra Homecare Sunderland, Include 'In' Autism and Cura Care.
How are home care agencies in Whitburn rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 45. Of those, 42 (93%) are Good or Outstanding, including 2 Outstanding, while 3 are rated below Good. 5 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Whitburn?
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.
Can Sunderland council help pay for 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 can I pick between agencies in Whitburn?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 14 of the 50 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 31 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about mental health care in towns near Whitburn?
Whitburn has 50, with 42 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Cleadon (1.5 miles): 63, 50 rated Good or Outstanding; South Shields (3.1 miles): 75, 59 rated Good or Outstanding; Sunderland (3.9 miles): 39, 34 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Whitburn area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Whitburn
- Mental health care in Cleadon 1.5 mi
- Mental health care in South Shields 3.1 mi
- Mental health care in Sunderland 3.9 mi
- Mental health care in Jarrow 4.8 mi
- Mental health care in Tynemouth 5.6 mi
- Mental health care in Hebburn 6.0 mi
- Mental health care in Wallsend 7.1 mi
- Mental health care in Whitley Bay 7.3 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.