The Spinal Unit Action Group
6 Weld Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2AZ
Residential care home · 12 beds · Spinal Unit Action Group

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,047
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- May 2025
- Beds
- 12
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £54,457 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,095 a week
The typical live-in carer near Sefton, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £740 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About The Spinal Unit Action Group
The Spinal Unit Action Group is a residential care home in Southport, in the Sefton council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 12 residents. It provides care for people with a physical disability. It is run by Spinal Unit Action Group. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published May 2025, the CQC rated The Spinal Unit Action Group Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
The Spinal Unit Action Group has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Sefton with a fee on record typically charge about £1,047 a week for residential care and £1,269 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 111 registered care homes in Sefton. The nearest to The Spinal Unit Action Group include Seren House, Dalemain House and Westcliffe Manor, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Spinal Unit Action Group
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (May 2025)
- Council area
- Sefton
- Town
- Southport
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with improvements since the previous inspection.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
The Spinal Unit Action Group has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Sefton typically charge about £1,047 a week for residential care and £1,269 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Spinal Unit Action Group
How much does The Spinal Unit Action Group cost?
The Spinal Unit Action Group has not published its fees. Care homes in Sefton typically charge about £1,047 a week for residential care and £1,269 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Spinal Unit Action Group?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Spinal Unit Action Group Requires improvement in May 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Spinal Unit Action Group provide nursing care?
No. The Spinal Unit Action Group is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Spinal Unit Action Group offer dementia care?
The Spinal Unit Action Group is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Sefton listing for homes that are.
How many residents does The Spinal Unit Action Group have?
The Spinal Unit Action Group is registered for up to 12 residents.
38 live-in carers within about an hour of Sefton
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,270 a week. 34 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
“He developed a close affinity with Terence, spending time talking with him before he retired to bed and looking after his needs during the night.”
“It was clear that she genuinely cared and her warm approach really helped put our minds at ease.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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