Home care in Formby, Sefton
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Formby, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Formby
Formby is a town in Sefton, in the L37 postcode district. About 22,900 people lived in the Formby built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Formby is Southport and Formby District General Hospital, about 6 miles away. Needs assessments in Formby are carried out by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Formby with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Formby
- Hourly care in Formby: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Formby: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Formby: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Formby: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Formby: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Formby: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Formby: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Formby
If you live in Formby, ask Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
More on paying for care near Formby, and on hospitals across Sefton, is on the Sefton page.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Formby?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Formby and across Sefton with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Formby depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Formby?
Care in Formby 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 Southport and Formby District General Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Formby when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Formby?
If you live in Formby, ask Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Formby
Tell us what is needed in Formby, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.