Cumbria

Home care in Egremont, Cumbria

Care at home in Egremont from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.

About Egremont

Egremont is a town in Cumbria, in the CA22 postcode district. About 5,790 people lived in the Egremont built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Egremont is West Cumberland Hospital, about 4 miles away. Needs assessments in Egremont are carried out by Cumberland Council.

LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Egremont with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.

Care at home in Egremont

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

Arranging care in Egremont

For a free needs assessment in Egremont, contact Cumberland Council through GOV.UK.

More on paying for care near Egremont, and on hospitals across Cumbria, is on the Cumbria page.

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Questions

Do you arrange carers in Egremont?

Yes. LCH Care matches families in Egremont and across Cumbria with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Egremont depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.

How much does home care cost in Egremont?

Hourly care in Egremont 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 West Cumberland Hospital?

Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Egremont when your relative gets home.

Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Egremont?

For a free needs assessment in Egremont, contact Cumberland Council through GOV.UK.

Care at home in Egremont

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

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