Home care across East Midlands
Checked, self-employed carers for families across East Midlands, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. Choose your council area to see local hospitals, who to ask for a needs assessment, and the towns we cover.
Council areas in East Midlands
East Midlands is home to about 5.1 million people; 20.2% of them, about 1 million, are aged 65 or over (ONS mid-2025 population estimates).
Derby
16.5% aged 65 or over, 6 towns and districts
Derbyshire
23.0% aged 65 or over, 74 towns and districts
Leicester
12.5% aged 65 or over, 4 towns and districts
Leicestershire
21.4% aged 65 or over, 58 towns and districts
Lincolnshire
24.6% aged 65 or over, 53 towns and districts
Northamptonshire
18.1% aged 65 or over, 33 towns and districts
Nottingham
12.2% aged 65 or over, 3 towns and districts
Nottinghamshire
21.9% aged 65 or over, 54 towns and districts
Rutland
27.0% aged 65 or over, 2 towns and districts
Largest towns
- Northampton Northamptonshire
- Lincoln Lincolnshire
- Chesterfield Derbyshire
- Corby Northamptonshire
- Loughborough Leicestershire
- Mansfield Nottinghamshire
Care at home across East Midlands
- Hourly care in East Midlands: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in East Midlands: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in East Midlands: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in East Midlands: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in East Midlands: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in East Midlands: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in East Midlands: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Paying for care
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). See paying for care at home for Attendance Allowance, NHS Continuing Healthcare and direct payments.
Questions
Do you arrange home care across East Midlands?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in all 9 council areas of East Midlands, including Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you.
How is care at home paid for in East Midlands?
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).
How much does home care cost in East Midlands?
Across East Midlands, hourly care with LCH Care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Care at home in East Midlands
Tell us what is needed in East Midlands, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.