North STSS (Short Term Support Service) Alnwick

North STSS (Short Term Support Service) Alnwick is a home care agency based in Alnwick, in the Northumberland council area, 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 Alnwick 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 and people with a sensory impairment. It is part of Northumberland County Council, which has 4 branches in England. The agency has been registered since January 2013.

At its latest inspection, published March 2024, the CQC rated North STSS (Short Term Support Service) Alnwick Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

North STSS (Short Term Support Service) Alnwick has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Northumberland. 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 43 registered home care agencies in Northumberland. Others working the same area include Time to Care Specialist Support Services Limited and Whell Care. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.