ESPA Agency

ESPA Agency is a home care agency based in Sunderland, 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 Sunderland office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for people with a learning disability or autism. Its website lists hourly visits and younger adults. It is part of Education and Services for People with Autism, which has 3 branches in England. The agency has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published December 2025, the CQC rated ESPA Agency 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.

ESPA Agency has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Sunderland. 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.

On how it works, the agency says: 36 years operating. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.

There are 43 registered home care agencies in Sunderland. Others working the same area include Helping Hands Sunderland, Include 'In' Autism and Signa Care Group, 2 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.