Home care in Dalkeith, Midlothian
Care at home in Dalkeith from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Dalkeith
Dalkeith is a town in Midlothian, in the EH19 and EH22 postcode districts. The nearest NHS hospital to Dalkeith is Midlothian Community Hospital, about 1 mile away, and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France is about 3 miles away. Needs assessments in Dalkeith are carried out by Midlothian Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Dalkeith with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Dalkeith
- Hourly care in Dalkeith: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Dalkeith: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Dalkeith: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Dalkeith: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Dalkeith: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Dalkeith: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Dalkeith: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Dalkeith
Midlothian Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Dalkeith: apply on GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Dalkeith, see home care in Midlothian.
Nearby towns and districts
- Bonnyrigg
- Newtongrange
- Loanhead
- Gorebridge
- Musselburgh East Lothian
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Dalkeith?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Dalkeith and across Midlothian with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Dalkeith depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Dalkeith?
Hourly care in Dalkeith 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 Midlothian Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Dalkeith. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Dalkeith.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Dalkeith?
Midlothian Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Dalkeith: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Dalkeith
Tell us what is needed in Dalkeith, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.