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Home care in Fife

Checked, self-employed carers for families across Fife, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.

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Fife at a glance

Of the 374,000 people who live in Fife, about 85,500 (22.9%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. About 10,100 people in Fife are aged 85 or over. Fife has about 282 people per square kilometre.

374,000people live in Fife
22.9%are aged 65 or over, about 85,500 people
10,100people are aged 85 or over
1 councilFife Council

Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.

Care at home in Fife

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

Adult social care in Fife is run by Fife Council. Ask Fife 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

The main NHS hospitals serving Fife include Queen Margaret Hospital. 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 Fife

  1. Tell us what is needed

    Where in Fife, 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 Fife 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 Fife

LCH Care matches families across Fife, including these 45 towns, villages and districts:

Postcode districts

Postcode districts in Fife include DD6, FK10, KY1, KY2, KY3, KY4, KY5, KY6, KY7, KY8, KY10, KY11, KY12, KY13, KY14, KY15 and KY16.

Nearby areas

Questions

Do you arrange home care across Fife?

Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Fife, including Ballingry, Buckhaven, Burntisland and Cowdenbeath, 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 Fife?

Wherever you live in Fife, 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 Fife?

Ask Fife Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.

Can care start when someone leaves Queen Margaret Hospital?

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 Fife?

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 Fife?

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 Fife

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

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