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Home care in Dumfries and Galloway

LCH Care matches families in Dumfries and Galloway 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.

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Dumfries and Galloway at a glance

Of the 145,500 people who live in Dumfries and Galloway, about 41,700 (28.7%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. About 5,080 people in Dumfries and Galloway are aged 85 or over. Dumfries and Galloway has about 23 people per square kilometre.

145,500people live in Dumfries and Galloway
28.7%are aged 65 or over, about 41,700 people
5,080people are aged 85 or over
1 councilDumfries and Galloway Council

Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.

Care at home in Dumfries and Galloway

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

Adult social care in Dumfries and Galloway is run by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Ask Dumfries and Galloway Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.

In Scotland, personal care from the council is free if the care needs assessment shows it is needed, whatever the person's age, income or savings, and NHS nursing care at home is free; the council may charge for other help, such as housework (mygov.scot). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.

Coming home from hospital

Dumfries and Galloway has NHS hospitals including Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.

How LCH Care works in Dumfries and Galloway

  1. Tell us what is needed

    Where in Dumfries and Galloway, 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 Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway

LCH Care matches families across Dumfries and Galloway, including these 22 towns, villages and districts:

Postcode districts

Postcode districts in Dumfries and Galloway include DG1, DG2, DG4, DG5, DG6, DG7, DG8, DG9, DG10, DG11, DG12, DG13 and DG16.

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Questions

Do you arrange home care across Dumfries and Galloway?

Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Dumfries and Galloway, including Annan, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie and Dumfries, 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 Dumfries and Galloway?

Wherever you live in Dumfries and Galloway, 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 Dumfries and Galloway?

Ask Dumfries and Galloway Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.

Can care start when someone leaves Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary?

Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.

Is personal care free in Dumfries and Galloway?

In Scotland, personal care from the council is free if the care needs assessment shows it is needed, whatever the person's age, income or savings, and NHS nursing care at home is free; the council may charge for other help, such as housework (mygov.scot).

Do you have an office in Dumfries and Galloway?

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 Dumfries and Galloway

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

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