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Domiciliary Care and PRIME Service

Domiciliary Care and PRIME Service is a home care service in Gateshead, run by Gateshead Council. CQC rated it Good overall in September 2026 (last checked 18 September 2026). It is registered to support older people.

  • Home care

Gateshead Council, Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1HH

What CQC says

Overall rating

Goodrated less than a month ago (18 September 2026)

The service is performing well and meeting expectations.

Last checked by CQC: 18 September 2026.

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The five key questions

CQC rates each service on five questions. Each has its own rating.

  • Is it safe?

    Goodrated less than a month ago (18 September 2026)
  • Is it effective?

    Goodrated less than a month ago (18 September 2026)
  • Is it caring?

    Goodrated less than a month ago (18 September 2026)
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?

    Goodrated less than a month ago (18 September 2026)
  • Is it well-led?

    Goodrated less than a month ago (18 September 2026)

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About this service

Type of care
Home care
Who it supports
Older people
Registered since
11 March 2013
Local council area
Gateshead

Who runs it

Provider
Gateshead Council
Kind of provider
Company or organisation

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    Rating from January 2020 (more than 2 years ago)

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