Potens Dipton Supported Living and Outreach

Potens Dipton Supported Living and Outreach is a home care agency based in Durham, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 6 miles of its Durham 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 and people with mental health needs. It is part of Potensial, which has 11 branches in England. The agency has been registered since June 2020.

At its latest inspection, published June 2022, the CQC rated Potens Dipton Supported Living and Outreach 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.

Potens Dipton Supported Living and Outreach has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for County Durham. 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 60 registered home care agencies in County Durham. Others working the same area include Dale Care Durham, MMAB Healthcare- MMAB Consulting Ltd and St Annes Community Services Durham DCA. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.