Home care in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
LCH Care matches families in Welwyn Garden City with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City, a town in Hertfordshire, covers the AL7 and AL8 postcode districts. About 51,500 people lived in the Welwyn Garden City built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Welwyn Garden City is Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, about 2 miles away. Adult social care in Welwyn Garden City is arranged by Hertfordshire County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Welwyn Garden City with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Welwyn Garden City
- Hourly care in Welwyn Garden City: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Welwyn Garden City: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Welwyn Garden City: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Welwyn Garden City: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Welwyn Garden City: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Welwyn Garden City: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Welwyn Garden City: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Welwyn Garden City
If you live in Welwyn Garden City, ask Hertfordshire County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
More on paying for care near Welwyn Garden City, and on hospitals across Hertfordshire, is on the Hertfordshire page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Welwyn
- Birchwood
- Oaklands
- Hatfield
- Wheathampstead
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Welwyn Garden City?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Welwyn Garden City and across Hertfordshire with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Welwyn Garden City depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Welwyn Garden City?
In Welwyn Garden City, 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 Welwyn Garden City starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Queen Elizabeth II Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Welwyn Garden City when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Welwyn Garden City?
If you live in Welwyn Garden City, ask Hertfordshire County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Welwyn Garden City
Tell us what is needed in Welwyn Garden City, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.