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Home care in Cumbria

LCH Care matches families in Cumbria with checked, self-employed carers, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. You choose your carer and speak to them before anything is agreed.

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Cumbria at a glance

Of the 513,600 people who live in Cumbria, about 131,700 (25.6%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Around 17,300 Cumbria residents are aged 85 or over. Most of Cumbria is classed as rural (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 75 people per square kilometre, so carers can have further to travel between visits and many families choose live-in care.

513,600people live in Cumbria
25.6%are aged 65 or over, about 131,700 people
17,300people are aged 85 or over
2 councilsCumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council

Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.

Care at home in Cumbria

  • Live-in care in Cumbria: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
  • Hourly care in Cumbria: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
  • Overnight care in Cumbria: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
  • Respite care in Cumbria: cover while a family carer takes a break
  • 24-hour care in Cumbria: two carers sharing the day and the night
  • Companionship care in Cumbria: company, outings and help with daily routines
  • Dementia care in Cumbria: 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 Cumbria

Adult social care in Cumbria is run by Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council. Ask the council that covers your address for a free needs assessment: Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council (links go to 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 Cumbria include West Cumberland Hospital, Cumberland Infirmary and Furness General 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 Cumbria

  1. Tell us what is needed

    Where in Cumbria, the help needed, and when care should start.

  2. See matched profiles

    Profiles say what experience each carer has.

  3. Speak first

    Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.

  4. Care starts

    You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.

There is no office in Cumbria 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 Cumbria

LCH Care matches families across Cumbria, including these 34 towns, villages and districts:

Postcode districts

Postcode districts in Cumbria include CA2, CA3, CA7, CA8, CA10, CA11, CA12, CA13, CA14, CA15, CA22, CA23, CA24, CA25, CA26, CA28, LA9, LA11, LA12, LA13, LA14, LA15, LA18 and LA23.

Nearby areas

Questions

Do you arrange home care across Cumbria?

Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Cumbria, including Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal and Whitehaven, 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 Cumbria?

Wherever you live in Cumbria, 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 Cumbria?

Ask the council that covers your address for a free needs assessment: Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council (links go to GOV.UK).

Can care start when someone leaves West Cumberland 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 Cumbria?

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 Cumbria?

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 Cumbria

Tell us what is needed in Cumbria, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.

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