Home care in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside
LCH Care matches families in Whitley Bay with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay, a town in North Tyneside, covers the NE25, NE26 and NE30 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 36,900 residents in the Whitley Bay built-up area. North Tyneside General Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 2 miles from Whitley Bay. Adult social care in Whitley Bay is arranged by North Tyneside Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Whitley Bay with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Whitley Bay
- Hourly care in Whitley Bay: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Whitley Bay: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Whitley Bay: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Whitley Bay: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Whitley Bay: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Whitley Bay: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Whitley Bay: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Whitley Bay
For a free needs assessment in Whitley Bay, contact North Tyneside Council through GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Whitley Bay, see home care in North Tyneside.
Nearby towns and districts
- Monkseaton
- Cullercoats
- Tynemouth
- Shiremoor
- North Shields
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Whitley Bay?
Yes. Families in Whitley Bay can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Whitley Bay, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Whitley Bay?
In Whitley Bay, 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 Whitley Bay starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from North Tyneside General Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Whitley Bay when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Whitley Bay?
For a free needs assessment in Whitley Bay, contact North Tyneside Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Whitley Bay
Tell us what is needed in Whitley Bay, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.