Home care in Blackrod, Bolton
Families in Blackrod can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Blackrod
Blackrod is a village in Bolton; its postcode districts are BL6 and WN2. About 5,340 people lived in the Blackrod built-up area at the 2021 Census. Royal Albert Edward Infirmary is the nearest NHS hospital, about 3 miles from Blackrod. Adult social care in Blackrod is arranged by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Blackrod with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Blackrod
- Hourly care in Blackrod: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Blackrod: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Blackrod: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Blackrod: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Blackrod: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Blackrod: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Blackrod: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Blackrod
For a free needs assessment in Blackrod, contact Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council through GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Blackrod, see home care in Bolton.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Blackrod?
Yes. Families in Blackrod can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Blackrod, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Blackrod?
Hourly care in Blackrod 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 Royal Albert Edward Infirmary?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Blackrod. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Blackrod.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Blackrod?
For a free needs assessment in Blackrod, contact Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Blackrod
Tell us what is needed in Blackrod, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.