Home care in Bishop Auckland, County Durham
LCH Care matches families in Bishop Auckland with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland is a town in County Durham; its postcode district is DL14. The 2021 Census counted about 23,400 residents in the Bishop Auckland built-up area. Bishop Auckland Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Bishop Auckland. Needs assessments in Bishop Auckland are carried out by Durham County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Bishop Auckland with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Bishop Auckland
- Live-in care in Bishop Auckland: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Bishop Auckland: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Bishop Auckland: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Bishop Auckland: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Bishop Auckland: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Bishop Auckland: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Bishop Auckland: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Bishop Auckland
If you live in Bishop Auckland, ask Durham County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Bishop Auckland, see home care in County Durham.
Nearby towns and districts
- Coundon
- Shildon
- West Auckland
- Willington
- Spennymoor
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Bishop Auckland?
Yes. Families in Bishop Auckland can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Bishop Auckland, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Bishop Auckland?
Hourly care in Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Bishop Auckland. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Bishop Auckland.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Bishop Auckland?
If you live in Bishop Auckland, ask Durham County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Bishop Auckland
Tell us what is needed in Bishop Auckland, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.