Home care in Richmond upon Thames
LCH Care matches families in Richmond upon Thames 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.
Richmond upon Thames at a glance
Richmond upon Thames has about 196,700 residents, and 17.5% of them, about 34,500 people, are aged 65 or over (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). About 4,490 people in Richmond upon Thames are aged 85 or over. Richmond upon Thames is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 3,427 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Richmond upon Thames
- Hourly care in Richmond upon Thames: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Richmond upon Thames: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Richmond upon Thames: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Richmond upon Thames: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Richmond upon Thames: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Richmond upon Thames: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Richmond upon Thames: 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 Richmond upon Thames
Adult social care in Richmond upon Thames is run by London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Ask London Borough of Richmond upon Thames 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
Richmond upon Thames has NHS hospitals including Teddington Memorial 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 Richmond upon Thames
Tell us what is needed
Where in Richmond upon Thames, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames
LCH Care matches families across Richmond upon Thames, including these 11 towns, villages and districts:
- Barnes
- East Sheen
- Hampton Hill
- Hampton Wick
- Kew
- Mortlake
- North Sheen
- Petersham
- Richmond
- St Margarets
- Twickenham
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Richmond upon Thames include KT1, KT8, SW13, SW14, SW15, TW1, TW7, TW8, TW9, TW10, TW11, TW12 and W4.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Richmond upon Thames?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Richmond upon Thames, including Barnes, East Sheen, Hampton Hill and Hampton Wick, 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 Richmond upon Thames?
Wherever you live in Richmond upon Thames, 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 Richmond upon Thames?
Ask London Borough of Richmond upon Thames for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Teddington Memorial 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 Richmond upon Thames?
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 Richmond upon Thames?
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 Richmond upon Thames
Tell us what is needed in Richmond upon Thames, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.