Include 'In' Autism

Include 'In' Autism 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 The group consists of many projects and based in Sunderland and Peterlee with the prospects of reaching wider communities to span the entire north east and as far as Scotland. It is registered to care for 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. Its website lists hourly visits, sleeping nights, waking nights, 24-hour care and respite care. It is run by Include 'In' Autism community interest company. The agency has been registered since April 2019.

At its latest inspection, published January 2026, the CQC rated Include 'In' Autism 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.

Include 'In' Autism 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: free assessment. 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 Housing & Care 21 Keelboat Lodge, Seafarers Way and Care Quality Services North East, 1 of which has 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.