Home care in Preston, Lancashire
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Preston, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Preston
Preston, a city in Lancashire, covers the PR1 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 94,500 residents in the Preston built-up area. Royal Preston Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 2 miles from Preston. Needs assessments in Preston are carried out by Lancashire County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Preston with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Preston
- Hourly care in Preston: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Preston: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Preston: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Preston: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Preston: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Preston: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Preston: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Preston
For a free needs assessment in Preston, contact Lancashire County Council through GOV.UK.
Preston is part of Lancashire: see home care in Lancashire for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Penwortham
- Fulwood
- Bamber Bridge
- Cottam
- Farington
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Preston?
Yes. Families in Preston can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Preston, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Preston?
Hourly care in Preston 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 Royal Preston Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Preston. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Preston.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Preston?
For a free needs assessment in Preston, contact Lancashire County Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Preston
Tell us what is needed in Preston, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.