Home care in Seaham, County Durham
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Seaham, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Seaham
Seaham is a town in County Durham; its postcode district is SR7. The 2021 Census counted about 21,700 residents in the Seaham built-up area. Sunderland Royal Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 5 miles from Seaham. Adult social care in Seaham is arranged by Durham County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Seaham with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Seaham
- Live-in care in Seaham: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Seaham: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Seaham: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Seaham: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Seaham: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Seaham: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Seaham: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Seaham
Durham County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Seaham: apply on GOV.UK.
Seaham 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
- Ryhope Sunderland
- Murton
- Tunstall Sunderland
- Easington
- Farringdon Sunderland
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Seaham?
Yes. Families in Seaham can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Seaham, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Seaham?
Hourly care in Seaham 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 Sunderland Royal Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Seaham when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Seaham?
Durham County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Seaham: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Seaham
Tell us what is needed in Seaham, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.