Home care in Dukinfield, Tameside
Families in Dukinfield can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Dukinfield
Dukinfield, a town in Tameside, covers the OL6, SK14, SK15 and SK16 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 21,200 residents in the Dukinfield built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Dukinfield is Tameside General Hospital, about 1 mile away. Needs assessments in Dukinfield are carried out by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Dukinfield with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Dukinfield
- Hourly care in Dukinfield: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Dukinfield: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Dukinfield: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Dukinfield: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Dukinfield: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Dukinfield: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Dukinfield: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Dukinfield
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Dukinfield: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Dukinfield, and on hospitals across Tameside, is on the Tameside page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Stalybridge
- Hyde
- Audenshaw
- Denton
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Dukinfield?
Yes, LCH Care covers Dukinfield as part of Tameside. It depends on carers being available near Dukinfield, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Dukinfield?
Care in Dukinfield 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 Tameside General Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Dukinfield when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Dukinfield?
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Dukinfield: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Dukinfield
Tell us what is needed in Dukinfield, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.