Home care in Alnwick, Northumberland
Care at home in Alnwick from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Alnwick
Alnwick, a town in Northumberland, covers the NE66 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 8,430 residents in the Alnwick built-up area. Alnwick Infirmary is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Alnwick. Adult social care in Alnwick is arranged by Northumberland County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Alnwick with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Alnwick
- Live-in care in Alnwick: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Alnwick: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Alnwick: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Alnwick: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Alnwick: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Alnwick: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Alnwick: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Alnwick
Northumberland County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Alnwick: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Alnwick, and on hospitals across Northumberland, is on the Northumberland page.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Alnwick?
Yes, LCH Care covers Alnwick as part of Northumberland. It depends on carers being available near Alnwick, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Alnwick?
Hourly care in Alnwick 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 Alnwick Infirmary?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Alnwick. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Alnwick.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Alnwick?
Northumberland County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Alnwick: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Alnwick
Tell us what is needed in Alnwick, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.