Home care in Whitefield, Bury
Families in Whitefield can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Whitefield
Whitefield is a town in Bury, in the BL9, M25, M26 and M45 postcode districts. About 22,200 people lived in the Whitefield built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Whitefield is North Manchester General Hospital, about 3 miles away. Needs assessments in Whitefield are carried out by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Whitefield with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Whitefield
- Hourly care in Whitefield: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Whitefield: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Whitefield: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Whitefield: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Whitefield: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Whitefield: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Whitefield: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Whitefield
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Whitefield: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Whitefield, and on hospitals across Bury, is on the Bury page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Clifton Salford
- Pendlebury Salford
- Swinton Salford
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Whitefield?
Yes. Families in Whitefield can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Whitefield, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Whitefield?
Hourly care in Whitefield 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 North Manchester General Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Whitefield when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Whitefield?
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Whitefield: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Whitefield
Tell us what is needed in Whitefield, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.