Home care in Washington, Sunderland
LCH Care matches families in Washington with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Washington
Washington is a town in Sunderland, in the DH3, NE37 and NE38 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 51,300 residents in the Washington built-up area. Queen Elizabeth Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 3 miles from Washington. Needs assessments in Washington are carried out by Sunderland City Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Washington with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Washington
- Hourly care in Washington: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Washington: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Washington: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Washington: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Washington: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Washington: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Washington: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Washington
Sunderland City Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Washington: apply on GOV.UK.
Washington is part of Sunderland: see home care in Sunderland for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Usworth
- Birtley Gateshead
- Lyndhurst Gateshead
- Shiney Row and Penshaw
- Pelton and Ouston County Durham
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Washington?
Yes, LCH Care covers Washington as part of Sunderland. It depends on carers being available near Washington, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Washington?
Care in Washington 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 Queen Elizabeth Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Washington. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Washington.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Washington?
Sunderland City Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Washington: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Washington
Tell us what is needed in Washington, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.