Home care in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
LCH Care matches families in Dumfries with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Dumfries
Dumfries, a town in Dumfries and Galloway, covers the DG1 and DG2 postcode districts. The nearest NHS hospital to Dumfries is Midpark Hospital, about 2 miles away, and Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary is about 2 miles away. Needs assessments in Dumfries are carried out by Dumfries and Galloway Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Dumfries with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Dumfries
- Hourly care in Dumfries: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Dumfries: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Dumfries: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Dumfries: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Dumfries: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Dumfries: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Dumfries: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Dumfries
Dumfries and Galloway Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Dumfries: apply on GOV.UK.
Dumfries is part of Dumfries and Galloway: see home care in Dumfries and Galloway for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Holywood
- Locharbriggs
- Lochmaben
- Lockerbie
- Dalbeattie
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Dumfries?
Yes, LCH Care covers Dumfries as part of Dumfries and Galloway. It depends on carers being available near Dumfries, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Dumfries?
Hourly care in Dumfries costs £25 an hour (2 hours minimum a visit) and live-in care costs £1,100 a week, confirmed in a written quote before care starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Midpark Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Dumfries when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Dumfries?
Dumfries and Galloway Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Dumfries: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Dumfries
Tell us what is needed in Dumfries, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.