Home care in Workington, Cumbria
Care at home in Workington from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Workington
Workington is a town in Cumbria, in the CA14 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 21,300 residents in the Workington built-up area. Workington Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Workington, and Cockermouth Hospital is about 8 miles away. Needs assessments in Workington are carried out by Cumberland Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Workington with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Workington
- Live-in care in Workington: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Workington: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Workington: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Workington: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Workington: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Workington: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Workington: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Workington
For a free needs assessment in Workington, contact Cumberland Council through GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Workington, see home care in Cumbria.
Nearby towns and districts
- Seaton
- Harrington
- Maryport
- Whitehaven
- Cockermouth
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Workington?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Workington and across Cumbria with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Workington depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Workington?
Hourly care in Workington 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 Workington Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Workington. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Workington.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Workington?
For a free needs assessment in Workington, contact Cumberland Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Workington
Tell us what is needed in Workington, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.