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Home care in Norfolk

LCH Care matches families in Norfolk with checked, self-employed carers, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. You choose your carer and speak to them before anything is agreed.

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Norfolk at a glance

Of the 945,400 people who live in Norfolk, about 239,700 (25.4%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Around 33,500 Norfolk residents are aged 85 or over. Norfolk mixes urban and rural districts (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 176 people per square kilometre on average, so hourly visits suit the towns and live-in care often suits the countryside.

945,400people live in Norfolk
25.4%are aged 65 or over, about 239,700 people
33,500people are aged 85 or over
1 councilNorfolk County Council

Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.

Care at home in Norfolk

  • Hourly care in Norfolk: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
  • Live-in care in Norfolk: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
  • Overnight care in Norfolk: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
  • Respite care in Norfolk: cover while a family carer takes a break
  • 24-hour care in Norfolk: two carers sharing the day and the night
  • Companionship care in Norfolk: company, outings and help with daily routines
  • Dementia care in Norfolk: 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 Norfolk

Adult social care in Norfolk is run by Norfolk County Council. Ask Norfolk County Council 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

NHS hospitals in Norfolk include James Paget Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Norfolk and Norwich University 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 Norfolk

  1. Tell us what is needed

    Where in Norfolk, the help needed, and when care should start.

  2. See matched profiles

    Profiles say what experience each carer has.

  3. Speak first

    Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.

  4. Care starts

    You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.

There is no office in Norfolk 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 Norfolk

LCH Care matches families across Norfolk, including these 54 towns, villages and districts:

Postcode districts

Postcode districts in Norfolk include IP21, IP22, IP24, IP25, NR1, NR2, NR3, NR8, NR9, NR10, NR12, NR13, NR14, NR18, NR19, NR28, NR29, NR30, NR31, PE14, PE30, PE31, PE37 and PE38.

Nearby areas

Questions

Do you arrange home care across Norfolk?

Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Norfolk, including Norwich, King's Lynn, Great Yarmouth and Thetford, 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 Norfolk?

Wherever you live in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk?

Ask Norfolk County Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.

Can care start when someone leaves James Paget 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 Norfolk?

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 Norfolk?

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 Norfolk

Tell us what is needed in Norfolk, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.

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