Cambian Dilston College

Dilston Hall, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5RJ

01434632692

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 February 2023

Provider

Cambian Whinfell School Limited

Beds

40 beds

About Cambian Dilston College

Cambian Dilston College is a residential college in Northumberland, offering education, accommodation and personal care for young people aged 16 to 25 with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and complex needs. Further detail on the CQC's most recent findings is set out below.

Cambian Dilston College is a specialist residential college providing educational services, accommodation and personal care for young people aged 16 to 25 with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and complex needs. The college accommodates nine young people, some attending as day students while others have residential places for up to 52 weeks a year. The accommodation consists of several flats above the college and cottages within the grounds.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 March 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE45 5RJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 24 March 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 February 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 1 January 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 14 October 2021: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Cambian Dilston College's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Cambian Dilston College, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Cambian Dilston College, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Cambian Dilston College's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees