Home care in Shildon, County Durham
Care at home in Shildon from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Shildon
Shildon, a town in County Durham, covers the DL4 and DL14 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 9,650 residents in the Shildon built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Shildon is Bishop Auckland Hospital, about 2 miles away. Adult social care in Shildon is arranged by Durham County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Shildon with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Shildon
- Live-in care in Shildon: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Shildon: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Shildon: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Shildon: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Shildon: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Shildon: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Shildon: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Shildon
For a free needs assessment in Shildon, contact Durham County Council through GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Shildon, see home care in County Durham.
Nearby towns and districts
- Coundon
- Bishop Auckland
- Newton Aycliffe
- West Auckland
- Chilton
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Shildon?
Yes. Families in Shildon can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Shildon, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Shildon?
Hourly care in Shildon 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 Bishop Auckland Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Shildon. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Shildon.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Shildon?
For a free needs assessment in Shildon, contact Durham County Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Shildon
Tell us what is needed in Shildon, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.