Home care in Ferryhill, County Durham
LCH Care matches families in Ferryhill with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Ferryhill
Ferryhill is a town in County Durham, in the DL17 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 8,860 residents in the Ferryhill built-up area. Sedgefield Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 5 miles from Ferryhill, and Bishop Auckland Hospital is about 5 miles away. Needs assessments in Ferryhill are carried out by Durham County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Ferryhill with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Ferryhill
- Live-in care in Ferryhill: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Ferryhill: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Ferryhill: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Ferryhill: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Ferryhill: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Ferryhill: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Ferryhill: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Ferryhill
For a free needs assessment in Ferryhill, contact Durham County Council through GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Ferryhill, see home care in County Durham.
Nearby towns and districts
- Chilton
- Spennymoor
- Coxhoe
- Bowburn
- Coundon
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Ferryhill?
Yes. Families in Ferryhill can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Ferryhill, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Ferryhill?
Hourly care in Ferryhill 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 Sedgefield Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Ferryhill. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Ferryhill.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Ferryhill?
For a free needs assessment in Ferryhill, contact Durham County Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Ferryhill
Tell us what is needed in Ferryhill, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.