Home care in Bedlington, Northumberland
Families in Bedlington can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Bedlington
Bedlington, a town in Northumberland, covers the NE22 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 16,200 residents in the Bedlington built-up area. Blyth Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 3 miles from Bedlington, and Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital is about 4 miles away. Needs assessments in Bedlington are carried out by Northumberland County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Bedlington with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Bedlington
- Live-in care in Bedlington: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Bedlington: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Bedlington: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Bedlington: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Bedlington: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Bedlington: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Bedlington: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Bedlington
Northumberland County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Bedlington: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Bedlington, and on hospitals across Northumberland, is on the Northumberland page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Choppington
- Cowpen
- Stakeford
- Cramlington
- Blyth
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Bedlington?
Yes. Families in Bedlington can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Bedlington, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Bedlington?
Care in Bedlington is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Blyth Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Bedlington. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Bedlington.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Bedlington?
Northumberland County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Bedlington: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Bedlington
Tell us what is needed in Bedlington, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.