Home care agency

Blue Ribbon Community Care (Tyne and Wear)

Home care agency in Sunderland

Blue Ribbon Community Care (Tyne and Wear)

Home care agency in Sunderland

Operated by WP Care

CQC OutstandingDementia
NeighbourhoodCultural HubWell Served
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  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressBusiness & Innovation Centre, Wearfield, Sunderland Enterprise Park, Sunderland, SR5 2TA

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About

Blue Ribbon Community Care is a home care agency based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, providing care and support in people's own homes. Established in 2009, it works with people who prefer to be looked after in familiar surroundings, aiming to help them keep living as they always have while protecting their independence and dignity. Its care focus is dementia, and it also supports older people, younger adults, and people with physical disabilities, sensory impairments or learning disabilities. Support ranges from professional personal care to companionship, and the people who use the service are involved in maintaining their own level of independence.

The Care Quality Commission rated the agency Outstanding overall in its 2026 report. It received Outstanding grades for Caring and Well-led, and Good grades for Safe, Effective and Responsive.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Learning disabilities
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
Hospital1.1 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Blue Ribbon Community Care (Tyne and Wear) will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Blue Ribbon Community Care (Tyne and Wear) is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 1.1 miles away. The local GP practice is BRIDGE VIEW MEDICAL GROUP, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Sunderland Royal Hospital · 1.1 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
BRIDGE VIEW MEDICAL GROUP · 0.5 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Part of WP Care

Blue Ribbon Community Care (Tyne and Wear) is one of 3 services run by WP Care on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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