Home care agency

Community Buddies North East

Home care agency in Stocksfield, Northumberland

Community Buddies North East

Home care agency in Stocksfield, Northumberland

Not yet rated by CQCDementia
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityPeaceful Neighbourhood
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  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Address5-11 Dene Workshops, West Road, Mickley, Stocksfield, NE43 7BG

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About

Community Buddies North East is a home care agency, providing care and support in people's own homes. Its office is in Stocksfield, Northumberland, in North East England, and it describes itself as a family-run support service serving the Tyne Valley and surrounding areas. The agency says it supports people of all ages and abilities, with a focus on dementia, and lists older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs and people with learning disabilities among the groups it supports.

According to the agency, its approach is to respect each client's privacy, dignity, wishes and preferences, with support tailored to individual needs. Its fully trained staff can also act as a companion, accompanying clients to visit places and take part in activities they might not feel confident doing alone.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Learning disabilities
Mental health
Older people (65+)
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery0.7 miles
Hospital10.7 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsLimited
  • TakeawaysLimited

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 — Community Buddies North East 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

Community Buddies North East is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Victoria Infirmary, 10.7 miles away. The local GP practice is BRANCH END SURGERY, 0.7 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
The Royal Victoria Infirmary · 10.7 mi
Nearest GP
BRANCH END SURGERY · 0.7 mi

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

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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