Home care in Peterlee, County Durham
Care at home in Peterlee from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Peterlee
Peterlee is a town in County Durham, in the SR8 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 19,800 residents in the Peterlee built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Peterlee is Peterlee Community Hospital, about 1 mile away, and University Hospital of Hartlepool is about 6 miles away. Adult social care in Peterlee is arranged by Durham County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Peterlee with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Peterlee
- Live-in care in Peterlee: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Peterlee: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Peterlee: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Peterlee: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Peterlee: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Peterlee: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Peterlee: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Peterlee
Durham County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Peterlee: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Peterlee, and on hospitals across County Durham, is on the County Durham page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Horden
- Easington
- Blackhall Colliery
- Shotton Colliery
- Wingate
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Peterlee?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Peterlee and across County Durham with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Peterlee depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Peterlee?
In Peterlee, 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 Peterlee starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Peterlee Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Peterlee. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Peterlee.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Peterlee?
Durham County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Peterlee: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Peterlee
Tell us what is needed in Peterlee, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.