Home care in Middlesbrough
LCH Care matches families in Middlesbrough with checked, self-employed carers, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. You choose your carer and speak to them before anything is agreed.
Middlesbrough at a glance
Middlesbrough has about 152,800 residents, and 17.4% of them, about 26,500 people, are aged 65 or over (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). Around 3,270 Middlesbrough residents are aged 85 or over. Middlesbrough is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 2,836 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Middlesbrough
- Hourly care in Middlesbrough: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Middlesbrough: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Middlesbrough: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Middlesbrough: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Middlesbrough: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Middlesbrough: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Middlesbrough: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.
Arranging and funding care in Middlesbrough
Adult social care in Middlesbrough is run by Middlesbrough Borough Council. Ask Middlesbrough Borough Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
The main NHS hospitals serving Middlesbrough include The James Cook University Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.
How LCH Care works in Middlesbrough
Tell us what is needed
Where in Middlesbrough, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in Middlesbrough to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.
Towns and districts in Middlesbrough
LCH Care matches families across Middlesbrough, including these 2 towns, villages and districts:
- Marton
- Nunthorpe
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Middlesbrough include TS4, TS7 and TS8.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Middlesbrough?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Middlesbrough, including Marton and Nunthorpe, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Middlesbrough?
Wherever you live in Middlesbrough, 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. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Middlesbrough?
Ask Middlesbrough Borough Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves The James Cook University Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.
Will I have to pay for care in Middlesbrough?
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).
Do you have an office in Middlesbrough?
No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.
Care at home in Middlesbrough
Tell us what is needed in Middlesbrough, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.