Home care in Loanhead, Midlothian
Families in Loanhead can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Loanhead
Loanhead is a town in Midlothian; its postcode districts are EH17, EH18 and EH20. The nearest NHS hospital to Loanhead is Liberton Hospital, about 2 miles away. Adult social care in Loanhead is arranged by Midlothian Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Loanhead with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Loanhead
- Hourly care in Loanhead: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Loanhead: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Loanhead: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Loanhead: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Loanhead: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Loanhead: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Loanhead: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Loanhead
Midlothian Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Loanhead: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Loanhead, and on hospitals across Midlothian, is on the Midlothian page.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Loanhead?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Loanhead and across Midlothian with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Loanhead depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Loanhead?
In Loanhead, 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. A written quote confirms the full price before care in Loanhead starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Liberton Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Loanhead when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Loanhead?
Midlothian Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Loanhead: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Loanhead
Tell us what is needed in Loanhead, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.