Home care in Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
LCH Care matches families in Houghton-le-Spring with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Houghton-le-Spring
Houghton-le-Spring is a town in Sunderland, in the DH4 and DH5 postcode districts. About 12,600 people lived in the Houghton-le-Spring built-up area at the 2021 Census. Chester Le Street Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 4 miles from Houghton-le-Spring, and Sunderland Royal Hospital is about 5 miles away. Adult social care in Houghton-le-Spring is arranged by Sunderland City Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Houghton-le-Spring with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Houghton-le-Spring
- Hourly care in Houghton-le-Spring: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Houghton-le-Spring: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Houghton-le-Spring: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Houghton-le-Spring: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Houghton-le-Spring: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Houghton-le-Spring: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Houghton-le-Spring: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Houghton-le-Spring
Sunderland City Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Houghton-le-Spring: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Houghton-le-Spring, and on hospitals across Sunderland, is on the Sunderland page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Fence Houses
- Shiney Row and Penshaw
- Hetton-le-Hole
- Easington Lane
- Great Lumley County Durham
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Houghton-le-Spring?
Yes, LCH Care covers Houghton-le-Spring as part of Sunderland. It depends on carers being available near Houghton-le-Spring, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Houghton-le-Spring?
Hourly care in Houghton-le-Spring 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 Chester Le Street Community Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Houghton-le-Spring when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Houghton-le-Spring?
Sunderland City Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Houghton-le-Spring: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Houghton-le-Spring
Tell us what is needed in Houghton-le-Spring, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.