Quality First Care Services

Home care in County Durham & Northumberland

Kind, reliable care in the comfort of home

We help older adults stay independent and happy at home – with personal care, companionship and support shaped around each person and their family.

A carer holding hands with an older woman, both smiling

CQC rating, Durham branch

Good

Outstanding for Caring

Our care

Support that fits around your life

From a friendly visit a few times a week to daily help with personal care, we build every care plan around the person – their routines, preferences and what matters to them.

01

Personal care

Respectful help with washing, dressing, mobility and toileting, so every day starts with dignity.

02

Companionship

Conversation, outings, hobbies and a familiar face – the company that keeps spirits up.

03

Meals & home help

Nutritious meals cooked to taste and dietary needs, plus light housework to keep home comfortable.

04

End-of-life care

Gentle, dignified care in the final weeks of life, so people can stay at home with family close by – and support for the whole family too.

05

Respite care

Short-term cover so family carers can rest, knowing their loved one is in safe hands.

Not sure what you need? We’ll talk it through.

Starting care is simple

1

Get in touch

Call or send a message. We’ll listen and answer your questions – no obligation.

2

Free home assessment

We visit to understand needs, routines and preferences, with family involved.

3

Care begins

Your personal care plan starts with carers matched to you, reviewed as needs change.

A carer preparing a meal while an older man sits at the kitchen table

Our values

Care we’d want for our own families

Everything we do is guided by seven values that our carers live by on every visit.

CareCompassionCompetenceCommunicationConsistencyCommitmentCourage

Kind words

What families tell us

“The kindness of your team, their humanity, their gentleness and sensitivity went far beyond any job description… You are angels in every sense of the word and we will never forget the warmth and compassion you brought to our home.”

The family of a client, in a thank-you card

“It’s really helped her to stay independent, while getting help with difficult tasks at home. I could sleep at night knowing she’d be looked after.”

Daughter of a client

“First class care… went above and beyond her duty when my dear friend was admitted to hospital. She kept me fully informed at all times. Simply the best care.”

Friend of a client

“Heartfelt thanks for the exceptional care, support and empathy given… The whole team was brilliant.”

Family of a client, Stanley, Co. Durham

Quality First Family Support

Caring for the whole family, not just our clients

When someone is nearing the end of life, the people around them need support too. Quality First Family Support is our community arm, helping families through palliative and end-of-life care at home.

Every year, our Give a Gift campaign delivers a small gift to every end-of-life and palliative family we support – something as simple as a packet of biscuits or a hand cream, to say we’re thinking of them. If you’d like to donate or get involved, email CustomerService@qfcsn.com.

£50,000

awarded to Quality First Family Support by The National Lottery Community Fund in 2021

Hands holding a small wrapped gift with a red ribbon

CQC overall

Good

Outstanding for Caring

Our Durham branch is rated Good – and Outstanding for Caring

The Care Quality Commission, England’s independent regulator, rated our Durham branch Good for being safe, effective, responsive and well-led, and Outstanding for being caring.

Read the CQC report
CQC location ID 1-5500838383

Join our caring team

We’re looking for kind, dependable people. Full training provided, flexible hours, and a team that supports you.

Our branches

Find your local branch

Choose a branch to see its phone number, address and opening hours.

Durham branch

Office hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Office address

Office 15, Consett Innovation Centre
Ponds Court Business Park, Genesis Way
Consett DH8 5XP

CQC location ID

1-5500838383