Home care in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
Families in Whittlesey can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Whittlesey
Whittlesey is a town in Cambridgeshire; its postcode district is PE7. The 2021 Census counted about 13,800 residents in the Whittlesey built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Whittlesey is Peterborough City Hospital, about 7 miles away. Adult social care in Whittlesey is arranged by Cambridgeshire County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Whittlesey with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Whittlesey
- Hourly care in Whittlesey: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Whittlesey: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Whittlesey: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Whittlesey: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Whittlesey: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Whittlesey: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Whittlesey: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Whittlesey
Cambridgeshire County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Whittlesey: apply on GOV.UK.
Whittlesey is part of Cambridgeshire: see home care in Cambridgeshire for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Eye
- Peterborough
- Yaxley
- Ramsey
- Doddington and Wimblington
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Whittlesey?
Yes, LCH Care covers Whittlesey as part of Cambridgeshire. It depends on carers being available near Whittlesey, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Whittlesey?
In Whittlesey, 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. A written quote confirms the full price before care in Whittlesey starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Peterborough City Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Whittlesey. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Whittlesey.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Whittlesey?
Cambridgeshire County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Whittlesey: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Whittlesey
Tell us what is needed in Whittlesey, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.