Home care in Prescot, Knowsley
Families in Prescot can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Prescot
Prescot is a town in Knowsley; its postcode districts are L34, L35 and L36. About 39,200 people lived in the Prescot built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Prescot is Whiston Hospital, about 1 mile away. Adult social care in Prescot is arranged by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Prescot with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Prescot
- Hourly care in Prescot: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Prescot: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Prescot: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Prescot: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Prescot: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Prescot: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Prescot: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Prescot
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Prescot: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Prescot, and on hospitals across Knowsley, is on the Knowsley page.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Prescot?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Prescot and across Knowsley with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Prescot depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Prescot?
Hourly care in Prescot 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 Whiston Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Prescot. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Prescot.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Prescot?
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Prescot: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Prescot
Tell us what is needed in Prescot, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.