Home care in South Tyneside
Checked, self-employed carers for families across South Tyneside, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
South Tyneside at a glance
About 33,200 people aged 65 or over live in South Tyneside, 22.0% of its 151,300 residents (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). Around 4,110 South Tyneside residents are aged 85 or over. South Tyneside is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 2,348 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in South Tyneside
- Hourly care in South Tyneside: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in South Tyneside: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in South Tyneside: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in South Tyneside: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in South Tyneside: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in South Tyneside: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in South Tyneside: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.
Arranging and funding care in South Tyneside
Adult social care in South Tyneside is run by South Tyneside Council. Ask South Tyneside Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
NHS hospitals in South Tyneside include South Tyneside District Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.
How LCH Care works in South Tyneside
Tell us what is needed
Where in South Tyneside, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in South Tyneside to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.
Towns and districts in South Tyneside
LCH Care matches families across South Tyneside, including these 8 towns, villages and districts:
- Boldon Colliery
- Cleadon
- East Boldon and West Boldon
- Hebburn
- Jarrow
- South Shields
- West Boldon
- Whitburn
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in South Tyneside include NE6, NE28, NE30, NE31, NE32, NE33, NE34, NE36, SR5 and SR6.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across South Tyneside?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in South Tyneside, including South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn and East Boldon and West Boldon, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in South Tyneside?
Wherever you live in South Tyneside, 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. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Who do I contact for a needs assessment in South Tyneside?
Ask South Tyneside Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves South Tyneside District Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.
Will I have to pay for care in South Tyneside?
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).
Do you have an office in South Tyneside?
No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.
Care at home in South Tyneside
Tell us what is needed in South Tyneside, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.