Home care in Longbenton, North Tyneside
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Longbenton, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Longbenton
Longbenton is a town in North Tyneside, in the NE12 postcode district. About 26,900 people lived in the Longbenton built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Longbenton is Freeman Hospital, about 2 miles away. Needs assessments in Longbenton are carried out by North Tyneside Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Longbenton with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Longbenton
- Hourly care in Longbenton: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Longbenton: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Longbenton: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Longbenton: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Longbenton: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Longbenton: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Longbenton: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Longbenton
North Tyneside Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Longbenton: apply on GOV.UK.
Longbenton is part of North Tyneside: see home care in North Tyneside for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Killingworth
- Backworth
- Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne
- Wallsend
- Dudley
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Longbenton?
Yes. Families in Longbenton can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Longbenton, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Longbenton?
In Longbenton, 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. A written quote confirms the full price before care in Longbenton starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Freeman Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Longbenton. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Longbenton.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Longbenton?
North Tyneside Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Longbenton: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Longbenton
Tell us what is needed in Longbenton, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.