Home care in Blyth, Northumberland
Care at home in Blyth from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Blyth
Blyth is a town in Northumberland, in the NE24 postcode district. About 39,700 people lived in the Blyth built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Blyth is Blyth Community Hospital, about 1 mile away, and Wansbeck General Hospital is about 4 miles away. Needs assessments in Blyth are carried out by Northumberland County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Blyth with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Blyth
- Live-in care in Blyth: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Blyth: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Blyth: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Blyth: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Blyth: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Blyth: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Blyth: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Blyth
For a free needs assessment in Blyth, contact Northumberland County Council through GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Blyth, see home care in Northumberland.
Nearby towns and districts
- Cowpen
- Bedlington
- Stakeford
- Seaton Delaval
- Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Blyth?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Blyth and across Northumberland with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Blyth depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Blyth?
Hourly care in Blyth 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 Blyth Community Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Blyth when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Blyth?
For a free needs assessment in Blyth, contact Northumberland County Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Blyth
Tell us what is needed in Blyth, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.