Home care across East of England
Checked, self-employed carers for families across East of England, 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 of England
About 6.6 million people live in East of England, and 1.3 million of them (20.3%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Bedfordshire
16.1% aged 65 or over, 33 towns and districts
Cambridgeshire
18.1% aged 65 or over, 46 towns and districts
Essex
20.3% aged 65 or over, 112 towns and districts
Hertfordshire
17.9% aged 65 or over, 58 towns and districts
Norfolk
25.4% aged 65 or over, 54 towns and districts
Suffolk
24.7% aged 65 or over, 45 towns and districts
Largest towns
- Luton Bedfordshire
- Norwich Norfolk
- Peterborough Cambridgeshire
- Southend-on-Sea Essex
- Cambridge Cambridgeshire
- Ipswich Suffolk
Care at home across East of England
- Hourly care in East of England: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in East of England: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in East of England: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in East of England: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in East of England: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in East of England: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in East of England: 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 of England?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in all 6 council areas of East of England, including Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you.
How is care at home paid for in East of England?
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 of England?
Across East of England, 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 of England
Tell us what is needed in East of England, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.