Home care in Sedgefield, County Durham
Care at home in Sedgefield from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Sedgefield
Sedgefield is a town in County Durham; its postcode district is TS21. About 4,980 people lived in the Sedgefield built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Sedgefield is Sedgefield Community Hospital, about 1 mile away, and University Hospital of North Tees is about 6 miles away. Needs assessments in Sedgefield are carried out by Durham County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Sedgefield with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Sedgefield
- Live-in care in Sedgefield: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Sedgefield: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Sedgefield: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Sedgefield: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Sedgefield: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Sedgefield: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Sedgefield: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Sedgefield
Durham County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Sedgefield: apply on GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Sedgefield, see home care in County Durham.
Nearby towns and districts
- Wynyard Stockton-on-Tees
- Chilton
- Coxhoe
- Ferryhill
- Newton Aycliffe
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Sedgefield?
Yes, LCH Care covers Sedgefield as part of County Durham. It depends on carers being available near Sedgefield, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Sedgefield?
Care in Sedgefield 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 Sedgefield Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Sedgefield. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Sedgefield.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Sedgefield?
Durham County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Sedgefield: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Sedgefield
Tell us what is needed in Sedgefield, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.