Home care in Wigton, Cumbria
Families in Wigton can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Wigton
Wigton, a town in Cumbria, covers the CA7 postcode district. About 5,400 people lived in the Wigton built-up area at the 2021 Census. Wigton Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Wigton, and Cumberland Infirmary is about 9 miles away. Adult social care in Wigton is arranged by Cumberland Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Wigton with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Wigton
- Live-in care in Wigton: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Wigton: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Wigton: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Wigton: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Wigton: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Wigton: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Wigton: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Wigton
Cumberland Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Wigton: apply on GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Wigton, see home care in Cumbria.
Nearby towns and districts
- Aspatria
- Silloth
- Carlisle
- Wetheral
- Cockermouth
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Wigton?
Yes, LCH Care covers Wigton as part of Cumbria. It depends on carers being available near Wigton, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Wigton?
Care in Wigton 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 Wigton Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Wigton. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Wigton.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Wigton?
Cumberland Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Wigton: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Wigton
Tell us what is needed in Wigton, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.