Home care in Consett, County Durham
LCH Care matches families in Consett with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Consett
Consett, a town in County Durham, covers the DH8 postcode district. About 29,900 people lived in the Consett built-up area at the 2021 Census. Shotley Bridge Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Consett. Needs assessments in Consett are carried out by Durham County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Consett with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Consett
- Live-in care in Consett: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Consett: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Consett: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Consett: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Consett: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Consett: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Consett: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Consett
If you live in Consett, ask Durham County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Consett is part of County Durham: see home care in County Durham for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Leadgate
- Shotley Bridge
- Annfield Plain
- Lanchester
- Tanfield
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Consett?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Consett and across County Durham with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Consett depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Consett?
Care in Consett is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Shotley Bridge Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Consett. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Consett.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Consett?
If you live in Consett, ask Durham County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Consett
Tell us what is needed in Consett, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.