Interactive Development Support Limited

Interactive Development Support Limited is a home care agency based in North Shields, in the North Tyneside council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 16 miles of its North Shields office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Interactive Development Support. The agency has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published November 2019, the CQC rated Interactive Development Support Limited 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.

Interactive Development Support Limited has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for North Tyneside. 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 39 registered home care agencies in North Tyneside. Others working the same area include Flexible Support Options Ltd, Shiremoor Farm House, Breeze Support Solutions and Help at Home Care. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.