The Care and Support Group County Durham

The Royal, 1st Floor, 1 Front Street, Stanley DH9 0JQ
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  • The Care and Support Group County Durham, Stanley
The Care and Support Group in County Durham provides tailored support to individuals with a wide range of needs, with a focus on promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing. Their services are person-centred and designed to help people live fulfilling lives within their communities.

Core services include:

Supported Living: Helping individuals to live independently in their own homes or shared accommodation, with support that is flexible and responsive to their needs.

Residential Care: Safe, comfortable, and supportive living environments for people who require 24-hour care.

Domiciliary (Home) Care: Assistance with personal care, household tasks, and daily living activities to help people remain in their own homes.

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS): Specialist support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or behaviours that challenge, focusing on improving quality of life.

Community Support & Outreach: Enabling people to access community activities, education, employment, and social opportunities.

Respite Services: Short-term support to give family carers a break while ensuring their loved one is safe and supported.

Day Opportunities: Structured activities that promote skills development, confidence, and social connections.

Approach:

Person centred planning tailored to each individual’s needs and aspirations.

Skilled, compassionate staff trained in PBS and safeguarding.

Partnership working with families, local authorities, and health professionals.

Commitment to dignity, respect, and independence for all people they support.
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Care Provided by The Care and Support Group County Durham

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Overnight Care (Waking)
  • Overnight Care (Sleeping)

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 30 minutes

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (65+)
  • Younger Adult Care (18-65)
  • Children (0-18)

Personal Care Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Companionship
  • Continence Care
  • Feeding & Drinking Assistance

Household Services

  • Cleaning Service
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • Laundry Service
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Transportation Service

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Cancer Care
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £15 – £27

Call times vary from a min 30 min calls to 24 hour care

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Care and Support Group County Durham to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Private Funding (Self-funded)
  • Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
  • Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
  • NHS (Contracted Provider)
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Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Nicola Taylor (Manager)

The Care and Support Group County Durham Reviews (65)

9.2

The Care and Support Group County Durham has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.233) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Care and Support Group County Durham has 65 reviews.

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Review from Marilyn L (Client) published on 26 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The girls that come to my house are really good, they do not just help with small meals but they actually leave my rooms as they found them and give me help with my motivation.
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Review from Neil M (Son of Client) published on 1 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Carers are very helpful but my mother doesn't always know what time they are coming.
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Review from Beth B (Daughter of Client) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having had some dubious experiences with other care providers in the past, my mother and I have been pleasantly surprised by this company. Staff are unfailingly pleasant, for the most part very conscientious and extremely reliable. When a (minor) issue has arisen I have felt able to approach them about
the matter, which has always been immediately addressed and resolved. The carers are very professional, but also treat my mother was a human being and recognise the sensitive nature of the work and the importance of maintaining dignity. Highly recommended.
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Review from Melvyn B (Partner of Client) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My partner has vascular dementia and it is better if she gets the same carers. My home care are doing that and it's a big help because it's better for my partner.
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Review from Winifred Pamela V (Client) published on 23 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent - staff 99% perfect but you always get the odd one who lets the side down. I can cope and deal with them. There are some very dedicated staff, where nothing is a trouble and I value them - they are carers in the full sense of the word. Thank you.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.233)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.233) out of 10 for The Care and Support Group County Durham is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Home Care Provider is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.733 for The Care and Support Group County Durham is calculated as follows: ( (22 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 30 Ratings = 4.733
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows: 3 points for the first Positive Review, 2 points in total for each of the next 9 Positive Reviews (1st = 3, 2nd = 0.5, 3rd = 0.5, 4th = 0.25, 5th = 0.25, 6th = 0.1, 7th = 0.1, 8th = 0.1, 9th = 0.1, 10th = 0.1)

    The 5 points relating to the number of Positive Reviews for The Care and Support Group County Durham is based on 5 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4.5
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Home Care Provider does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 10 Feb 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Awards / Recognitions (8)

Meet the Team (4)

David

David Johnson

Job Title: CEO Joined: 2005

My name is David, and I am the Business Development Manager and proud owner of The Care and Support Group. With over 25 years of experience in directing care companies, I rebranded the company in early 2025 to better reflect our mission and values.


The Care and Support Group specialises in domiciliary care, with a strong commitment to supporting individuals with mental health challenges and learning disabilities. Our new name truly represents our dedication to providing compassionate and tailored care. If you’re wondering about the bumblebee images, they symbolise our incredibly hardworking care staff and managers—always buzzing with energy and dedication. We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out via email on the contact page and share your thoughts.

Nicola

Nicola Taylor

Job Title: Director of Care Services Joined: 2020

I am the Director of Care Services for the Care and Support Group, and I am also Registered Manager for our County Durham Location. I oversee the delivery of domiciliary care services to both Adults and Children in their own homes. I support all locations with quality assurance, auditing and HR functions for the business.


Under my leadership, we have undergone inspections by the Care Quality Commission and various local authorities, which assessed us on safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership. The most recent inspection was in February 2025. I have an extensive background in Healthcare management, with a history of working in the sector for over 20 years, with 10 years of that being carried out in various management positions. I enjoy learning new skills and am constantly progressing myself with short training courses. Please contact me for any queries that you may have, and I will be more than happy to support where I can.

Darren

Darren Lowe

Job Title: Director of Support Services Joined: 2023

Darren Lowe is the L.D. Supported Living Service Manager for The Care and Support Group. He joined The Care and Support Group team in February 2023 and has grown our Supported Living side of the business to now providing over 7000 care hours a week.


Darren began his career in Care back in 2003, where he worked as a Residential Worker within Children’s Services in Durham. Darren’s career progressed over the years, and he became a Registered Manager in 2014 and during this time, managed his Team to be rated as Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. 2016.


Darren took a sabbatical for a year in 2022 to focus on his family and well-being. Fast forward to February 2023, Darren was headhunted to join The Care and Support Group to lead and develop the LD side of the business. Darren has since been promoted to Service Manager company-wide to lead and develop our other locations, which cover Tyneside and Yorkshire. Darren has a passion for promoting person-centred care, restraint reduction and ensuring all of our service users live their best lives.

John

John Wilberforce

Job Title: Business Development Manager Joined: 2025

John has worked in the Care Sector for a little under 30 years now and joins us with a wealth of experience in helping people to grow their businesses across the UK. He has lots of experience in Domiciliary Care, Supported Living and Complex Care and lives in the North East.


In his spare time, John is a joint-owner of a local non-league football club and enjoys going to gigs and travelling to “off the beaten track” destinations.

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