Crisis North

Crisis North is a home care agency based in Lancaster, in the Lancashire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It Ryan and Ann work alongside an experienced team that believes individuals should be at the heart of their care, this has allowed us to develop a strong emphasis on person-centred services and grow to support several communities in the Northwest. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults and people with a physical disability. Its website lists hourly visits, live-in care, respite care, hospital discharge and end of life care. It is part of Mr & Mrs Ryan Godwin, which has 5 branches in England. The agency has been registered since May 2021.

At its latest inspection, published September 2023, the CQC rated Crisis North 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.

Crisis North has not published its rates and has not yet told us what they are. Home care agencies in Lancashire with a rate on record typically charge about £25 an hour and £1,675 a week for live-in care, so expect a figure in that range and ask for a written price list that shows weekend and bank holiday rates.

On how it works, the agency says: employs its carers, takes direct payments, takes council-funded clients and takes nhs continuing healthcare. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.

There are 262 registered home care agencies in Lancashire. Others working the same area include 1st for Care (GB) Ltd, Home Instead Senior Care Lancaster and Holywell Care Services (Morecambe), 5 of which have a rate on record. 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.