Tameside

Home care in Droylsden, Tameside

Checked, self-employed carers for families in Droylsden, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.

About Droylsden

Droylsden is a town in Tameside, in the M11, M34, M35 and M43 postcode districts. About 23,900 people lived in the Droylsden built-up area at the 2021 Census. Tameside General Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 3 miles from Droylsden. Adult social care in Droylsden is arranged by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council.

LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Droylsden with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.

Care at home in Droylsden

  • Hourly care in Droylsden: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
  • Live-in care in Droylsden: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
  • Overnight care in Droylsden: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
  • Respite care in Droylsden: cover while a family carer takes a break
  • 24-hour care in Droylsden: two carers sharing the day and the night
  • Companionship care in Droylsden: company, outings and help with daily routines
  • Dementia care in Droylsden: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home

Arranging care in Droylsden

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Droylsden: apply on GOV.UK.

For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Droylsden, see home care in Tameside.

Nearby towns and districts

  • Audenshaw
  • Openshaw Manchester
  • Gorton Manchester
  • Newton Heath Manchester
  • Failsworth Oldham

Questions

Do you arrange carers in Droylsden?

Yes. LCH Care matches families in Droylsden and across Tameside with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Droylsden depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.

How much does home care cost in Droylsden?

Hourly care in Droylsden 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 Tameside General Hospital?

Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Droylsden. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Droylsden.

Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Droylsden?

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Droylsden: apply on GOV.UK.

Care at home in Droylsden

Tell us what is needed in Droylsden, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.

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