Newcastle

Newcastle is a home care agency based in Newcastle upon Tyne, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 9 miles of its Newcastle upon Tyne office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is part of Calderdale Home Care, which has 3 branches in England. The agency has been registered since March 2020.

At its latest inspection, published February 2022, the CQC rated Newcastle Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Newcastle has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Newcastle upon Tyne. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

There are 45 registered home care agencies in Newcastle upon Tyne. Others working the same area include Philip Parkinson Homecare Ltd, Beyond The Care UK Ltd and My Versatile Healthcare Ltd. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.