Home care in Kirkwall, Orkney
LCH Care matches families in Kirkwall with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Kirkwall
Kirkwall, a town in Orkney, covers the KW15 postcode district. The Balfour is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Kirkwall. Adult social care in Kirkwall is arranged by Orkney Islands Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Kirkwall with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Kirkwall
- Hourly care in Kirkwall: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Kirkwall: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Kirkwall: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Kirkwall: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Kirkwall: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Kirkwall: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Kirkwall: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Kirkwall
For a free needs assessment in Kirkwall, contact Orkney Islands Council through GOV.UK.
Kirkwall is part of Orkney: see home care in Orkney for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Stromness
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Kirkwall?
Yes, LCH Care covers Kirkwall as part of Orkney. It depends on carers being available near Kirkwall, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Kirkwall?
Hourly care in Kirkwall 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 The Balfour?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Kirkwall. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Kirkwall.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Kirkwall?
For a free needs assessment in Kirkwall, contact Orkney Islands Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Kirkwall
Tell us what is needed in Kirkwall, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.