Home care across North East England
Checked, self-employed carers for families across North East England, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. Choose your council area to see local hospitals, who to ask for a needs assessment, and the towns we cover.
Council areas in North East England
About 2.8 million people live in North East England, and 589,400 of them (21.3%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
County Durham
22.3% aged 65 or over, 43 towns and districts
Darlington
21.5% aged 65 or over, 1 town or district
Gateshead
20.7% aged 65 or over, 12 towns and districts
Hartlepool
20.3% aged 65 or over, 1 town or district
Middlesbrough
17.4% aged 65 or over, 2 towns and districts
Newcastle upon Tyne
15.1% aged 65 or over, 4 towns and districts
North Tyneside
21.6% aged 65 or over, 14 towns and districts
Northumberland
27.2% aged 65 or over, 21 towns and districts
Redcar and Cleveland
24.6% aged 65 or over, 11 towns and districts
South Tyneside
22.0% aged 65 or over, 8 towns and districts
Stockton-on-Tees
20.1% aged 65 or over, 7 towns and districts
Sunderland
21.2% aged 65 or over, 13 towns and districts
Largest towns
- South Shields South Tyneside
- Tynemouth North Tyneside
- Washington Sunderland
- Durham County Durham
- Wallsend North Tyneside
- Blyth Northumberland
Care at home across North East England
- Hourly care in North East England: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in North East England: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in North East England: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in North East England: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in North East England: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in North East England: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in North East England: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Paying for care
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). See paying for care at home for Attendance Allowance, NHS Continuing Healthcare and direct payments.
Questions
Do you arrange home care across North East England?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in all 12 council areas of North East England, including County Durham, Northumberland, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and North Tyneside, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you.
How is care at home paid for in North East England?
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).
How much does home care cost in North East England?
Across North East England, 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.
Care at home in North East England
Tell us what is needed in North East England, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.