Home care in Derby
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Derby, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
Derby at a glance
About 45,400 people aged 65 or over live in Derby, 16.5% of its 275,300 residents (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). Around 6,710 Derby residents are aged 85 or over. Derby is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 3,529 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Derby
- Hourly care in Derby: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Derby: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Derby: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Derby: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Derby: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Derby: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Derby: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.
Arranging and funding care in Derby
Adult social care in Derby is run by Derby City. Ask Derby City for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.
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). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
Derby has NHS hospitals including Royal Derby Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.
How LCH Care works in Derby
Tell us what is needed
Where in Derby, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in Derby to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.
Towns and districts in Derby
LCH Care matches families across Derby, including these 6 towns, villages and districts:
- Allestree
- Chaddesden
- Chellaston
- Littleover
- Mickleover
- Spondon
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Derby include DE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE24 and DE73.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Derby?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Derby, including Allestree, Chaddesden, Chellaston and Littleover, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Derby?
Wherever you live in Derby, 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.
Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Derby?
Ask Derby City for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Royal Derby Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.
Will I have to pay for care in Derby?
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).
Do you have an office in Derby?
No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.
Care at home in Derby
Tell us what is needed in Derby, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.