Home care in Chester-le-Street, County Durham
LCH Care matches families in Chester-le-Street with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street, a town in County Durham, covers the DH2 and DH3 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 23,600 residents in the Chester-le-Street built-up area. Chester Le Street Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Chester-le-Street, and University Hospital North Durham is about 5 miles away. Needs assessments in Chester-le-Street are carried out by Durham County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Chester-le-Street with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Chester-le-Street
- Live-in care in Chester-le-Street: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Chester-le-Street: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Chester-le-Street: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Chester-le-Street: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Chester-le-Street: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Chester-le-Street: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Chester-le-Street: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Chester-le-Street
For a free needs assessment in Chester-le-Street, contact Durham County Council through GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Chester-le-Street, see home care in County Durham.
Nearby towns and districts
- Pelton and Ouston
- Great Lumley
- Birtley Gateshead
- Washington Sunderland
- Fence Houses Sunderland
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Chester-le-Street?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Chester-le-Street and across County Durham with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Chester-le-Street depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Chester-le-Street?
In Chester-le-Street, 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. A written quote confirms the full price before care in Chester-le-Street starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Chester Le Street Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Chester-le-Street. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Chester-le-Street.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Chester-le-Street?
For a free needs assessment in Chester-le-Street, contact Durham County Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Chester-le-Street
Tell us what is needed in Chester-le-Street, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.