Bexley

Home care in Sidcup, Bexley

Families in Sidcup can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.

About Sidcup

Sidcup is a neighbourhood in Bexley; its postcode district is DA15. The nearest NHS hospital to Sidcup is Queen Mary's Hospital, about 1 mile away. Needs assessments in Sidcup are carried out by London Borough of Bexley.

LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Sidcup with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.

Care at home in Sidcup

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

Arranging care in Sidcup

If you live in Sidcup, ask London Borough of Bexley for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).

Sidcup is part of Bexley: see home care in Bexley for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.

Nearby towns and districts

  • Longlands
  • Blackfen
  • Foots Cray
  • New Eltham Greenwich
  • North Cray

Questions

Do you arrange carers in Sidcup?

Yes. Families in Sidcup can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Sidcup, and we will be honest about it.

How much does home care cost in Sidcup?

Hourly care in Sidcup 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 Queen Mary's Hospital?

Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Sidcup when your relative gets home.

Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Sidcup?

If you live in Sidcup, ask London Borough of Bexley for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).

Care at home in Sidcup

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

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