Home care in Halton
LCH Care matches families in Halton 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.
Halton at a glance
Of the 131,900 people who live in Halton, about 25,800 (19.6%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. About 2,610 people in Halton are aged 85 or over. Halton is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 1,668 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Halton
- Hourly care in Halton: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Halton: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Halton: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Halton: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Halton: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Halton: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Halton: 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 Halton
Adult social care in Halton is run by Halton Borough Council. Ask Halton Borough Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on 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
Halton has NHS hospitals including Halton 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 Halton
Tell us what is needed
Where in Halton, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in Halton 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 Halton
LCH Care matches families across Halton, including these 4 towns, villages and districts:
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Halton include WA7 and WA8.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Halton?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Halton, including Runcorn, Widnes, Appleton and Weston, 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 Halton?
Wherever you live in Halton, 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 Halton?
Ask Halton Borough Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Halton 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 Halton?
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 Halton?
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 Halton
Tell us what is needed in Halton, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.