Home care in Prudhoe, Northumberland
Families in Prudhoe can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Prudhoe
Prudhoe, a town in Northumberland, covers the NE42 postcode district. About 10,300 people lived in the Prudhoe built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Prudhoe is Shotley Bridge Community Hospital, about 6 miles away, and Royal Victoria Infirmary is about 9 miles away. Needs assessments in Prudhoe are carried out by Northumberland County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Prudhoe with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Prudhoe
- Live-in care in Prudhoe: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Prudhoe: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Prudhoe: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Prudhoe: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Prudhoe: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Prudhoe: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Prudhoe: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Prudhoe
For a free needs assessment in Prudhoe, contact Northumberland County Council through GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Prudhoe, and on hospitals across Northumberland, is on the Northumberland page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Crawcrook and Greenside Gateshead
- Ryton Gateshead
- Throckley Newcastle upon Tyne
- Newburn Newcastle upon Tyne
- Rowlands Gill Gateshead
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Prudhoe?
Yes, LCH Care covers Prudhoe as part of Northumberland. It depends on carers being available near Prudhoe, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Prudhoe?
In Prudhoe, 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 Prudhoe starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Shotley Bridge Community Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Prudhoe when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Prudhoe?
For a free needs assessment in Prudhoe, contact Northumberland County Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Prudhoe
Tell us what is needed in Prudhoe, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.