Home care in Birkenhead, Wirral
LCH Care matches families in Birkenhead with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Birkenhead
Birkenhead is a town in Wirral; its postcode districts are CH41, CH42 and CH44. About 109,900 people lived in the Birkenhead built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Birkenhead is Arrowe Park Hospital, about 4 miles away. Needs assessments in Birkenhead are carried out by Wirral Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Birkenhead with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Birkenhead
- Hourly care in Birkenhead: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Birkenhead: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Birkenhead: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Birkenhead: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Birkenhead: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Birkenhead: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Birkenhead: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Birkenhead
Wirral Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Birkenhead: apply on GOV.UK.
Birkenhead is part of Wirral: see home care in Wirral for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Seacombe
- Rock Ferry
- Bidston
- Dingle Liverpool
- Wallasey
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Birkenhead?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Birkenhead and across Wirral with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Birkenhead depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Birkenhead?
Care in Birkenhead 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 Arrowe Park Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Birkenhead when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Birkenhead?
Wirral Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Birkenhead: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Birkenhead
Tell us what is needed in Birkenhead, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.