Home care in Ipswich, Suffolk
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Ipswich, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Ipswich
Ipswich is a town in Suffolk; its postcode districts are IP1 and IP2. About 151,600 people lived in the Ipswich built-up area at the 2021 Census. Ipswich Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 2 miles from Ipswich. Adult social care in Ipswich is arranged by Suffolk County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Ipswich with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Ipswich
- Live-in care in Ipswich: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Ipswich: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Ipswich: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Ipswich: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Ipswich: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Ipswich: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Ipswich: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Ipswich
If you live in Ipswich, ask Suffolk County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
More on paying for care near Ipswich, and on hospitals across Suffolk, is on the Suffolk page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Whitton
- Kesgrave
- Claydon
- Martlesham
- Woodbridge
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Ipswich?
Yes. Families in Ipswich can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Ipswich, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Ipswich?
Care in Ipswich is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Ipswich Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Ipswich when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Ipswich?
If you live in Ipswich, ask Suffolk County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Ipswich
Tell us what is needed in Ipswich, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.