Home care in Penicuik, Midlothian
Families in Penicuik can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Penicuik
Penicuik, a town in Midlothian, covers the EH26 postcode district. The nearest NHS hospital to Penicuik is Liberton Hospital, about 6 miles away. Needs assessments in Penicuik are carried out by Midlothian Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Penicuik with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Penicuik
- Hourly care in Penicuik: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Penicuik: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Penicuik: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Penicuik: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Penicuik: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Penicuik: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Penicuik: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Penicuik
If you live in Penicuik, ask Midlothian Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Penicuik, see home care in Midlothian.
Nearby towns and districts
- Loanhead
- Bonnyrigg
- Balerno Edinburgh
- Currie Edinburgh
- Glenbrook Edinburgh
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Penicuik?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Penicuik and across Midlothian with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Penicuik depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Penicuik?
Hourly care in Penicuik 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 Liberton Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Penicuik. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Penicuik.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Penicuik?
If you live in Penicuik, ask Midlothian Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Penicuik
Tell us what is needed in Penicuik, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.