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Home care in Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan

LCH Care matches families in Ince-in-Makerfield with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.

About Ince-in-Makerfield

Ince-in-Makerfield, a town in Wigan, covers the WN1, WN2 and WN3 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 12,200 residents in the Ince-in-Makerfield built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Ince-in-Makerfield is Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, about 1 mile away. Needs assessments in Ince-in-Makerfield are carried out by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council.

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

Care at home in Ince-in-Makerfield

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

Arranging care in Ince-in-Makerfield

If you live in Ince-in-Makerfield, ask Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).

More on paying for care near Ince-in-Makerfield, and on hospitals across Wigan, is on the Wigan page.

Nearby towns and districts

  • Hindley
  • Platt Bridge and Abram
  • Marylebone
  • Abram
  • Aspull

Questions

Do you arrange carers in Ince-in-Makerfield?

Yes. Families in Ince-in-Makerfield can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Ince-in-Makerfield, and we will be honest about it.

How much does home care cost in Ince-in-Makerfield?

In Ince-in-Makerfield, hourly care with LCH Care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. A written quote confirms the full price before care in Ince-in-Makerfield starts.

Can care start when someone comes home from Royal Albert Edward Infirmary?

Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Ince-in-Makerfield when your relative gets home.

Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Ince-in-Makerfield?

If you live in Ince-in-Makerfield, ask Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).

Care at home in Ince-in-Makerfield

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

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