Home care in Leigh, Wigan
LCH Care matches families in Leigh with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Leigh
Leigh is a town in Wigan; its postcode district is WN7. The 2021 Census counted about 45,500 residents in the Leigh built-up area. Leigh Infirmary is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Leigh. Needs assessments in Leigh are carried out by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Leigh with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Leigh
- Hourly care in Leigh: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Leigh: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Leigh: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Leigh: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Leigh: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Leigh: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Leigh: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Leigh
For a free needs assessment in Leigh, contact Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council through GOV.UK.
Leigh is part of Wigan: see home care in Wigan for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Atherton
- Tyldesley
- Astley
- Lowton
- Culcheth Warrington
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Leigh?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Leigh and across Wigan with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Leigh depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Leigh?
Care in Leigh 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 Leigh Infirmary?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Leigh when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Leigh?
For a free needs assessment in Leigh, contact Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Leigh
Tell us what is needed in Leigh, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.