Northern Ireland

Home care in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

LCH Care matches families in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon with checked, self-employed carers, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. You choose your carer and speak to them before anything is agreed.

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon at a glance

About 38,600 people aged 65 or over live in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 17.3% of its 223,000 residents (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). Around 4,820 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon residents are aged 85 or over. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon has about 155 people per square kilometre.

223,000people live in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
17.3%are aged 65 or over, about 38,600 people
4,820people are aged 85 or over
HSC TrustCare at home is arranged through the local Health and Social Care Trust

Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.

Care at home in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

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

Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.

Arranging and funding care in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, care needs are assessed by the local Health and Social Care Trust. Find your HSC Trust on nidirect.

In Northern Ireland, the local Health and Social Care Trust assesses care needs and can offer direct payments, so families can arrange care themselves (nidirect). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.

How LCH Care works in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

  1. Tell us what is needed

    Where in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, the help needed, and when care should start.

  2. See matched profiles

    Profiles say what experience each carer has.

  3. Speak first

    Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.

  4. Care starts

    You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.

There is no office in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.

Towns and districts in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

LCH Care matches families across Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, including these 7 towns, villages and districts:

  • Armagh
  • Banbridge
  • Craigavon
  • Dromore
  • Keady
  • Tandragee
  • Waringstown

Nearby areas

Questions

Do you arrange home care across Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?

Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, including Craigavon, Banbridge, Armagh and Dromore, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.

How much does home care cost in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?

Wherever you live in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, 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. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.

Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?

In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, care needs are assessed by the local Health and Social Care Trust. Find your HSC Trust on nidirect.

Do you have an office in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?

No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.

Care at home in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

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

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