Home care in Birtley, Gateshead
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Birtley, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Birtley
Birtley is a community in Gateshead, in the DH2, DH3 and NE38 postcode districts. About 13,800 people lived in the Birtley built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Birtley is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, about 3 miles away. Adult social care in Birtley is arranged by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Birtley with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Birtley
- Hourly care in Birtley: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Birtley: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Birtley: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Birtley: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Birtley: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Birtley: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Birtley: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Birtley
For a free needs assessment in Birtley, contact Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council through GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Birtley, and on hospitals across Gateshead, is on the Gateshead page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Washington Sunderland
- Pelton and Ouston County Durham
- Lyndhurst
- Usworth Sunderland
- Chester-le-Street County Durham
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Birtley?
Yes. Families in Birtley can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Birtley, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Birtley?
Care in Birtley 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 Queen Elizabeth Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Birtley. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Birtley.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Birtley?
For a free needs assessment in Birtley, contact Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Birtley
Tell us what is needed in Birtley, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.