Home care in Ashington, Northumberland
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Ashington, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Ashington
Ashington, a town in Northumberland, covers the NE63 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 28,300 residents in the Ashington built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Ashington is Wansbeck General Hospital, about 1 mile away. Adult social care in Ashington is arranged by Northumberland County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Ashington with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Ashington
- Live-in care in Ashington: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Ashington: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Ashington: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Ashington: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Ashington: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Ashington: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Ashington: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Ashington
Northumberland County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Ashington: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Ashington, and on hospitals across Northumberland, is on the Northumberland page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Stakeford
- Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
- Choppington
- Pegswood
- Bedlington
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Ashington?
Yes. Families in Ashington can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Ashington, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Ashington?
In Ashington, 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 Ashington starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Wansbeck General Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Ashington. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Ashington.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Ashington?
Northumberland County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Ashington: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Ashington
Tell us what is needed in Ashington, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.