Home care in Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Families in Dunstable can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Dunstable
Dunstable, a town in Bedfordshire, covers the LU6 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 34,500 residents in the Dunstable built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Dunstable is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, about 2 miles away. Needs assessments in Dunstable are carried out by Central Bedfordshire Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Dunstable with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Dunstable
- Hourly care in Dunstable: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Dunstable: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Dunstable: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Dunstable: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Dunstable: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Dunstable: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Dunstable: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Dunstable
Central Bedfordshire Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Dunstable: apply on GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Dunstable, see home care in Bedfordshire.
Nearby towns and districts
- Houghton Regis
- Leagrave
- Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
- Caddington
- Toddington
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Dunstable?
Yes, LCH Care covers Dunstable as part of Bedfordshire. It depends on carers being available near Dunstable, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Dunstable?
Hourly care in Dunstable costs £25 an hour (2 hours minimum a visit) and live-in care costs £1,100 a week, confirmed in a written quote before care starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Luton and Dunstable Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Dunstable. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Dunstable.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Dunstable?
Central Bedfordshire Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Dunstable: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Dunstable
Tell us what is needed in Dunstable, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.