Home care in Galashiels, Scottish Borders
Care at home in Galashiels from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Galashiels
Galashiels is a town in Scottish Borders; its postcode district is TD1. Borders General Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 3 miles from Galashiels. Needs assessments in Galashiels are carried out by Scottish Borders Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Galashiels with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Galashiels
- Hourly care in Galashiels: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Galashiels: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Galashiels: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Galashiels: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Galashiels: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Galashiels: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Galashiels: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Galashiels
If you live in Galashiels, ask Scottish Borders Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Galashiels, see home care in Scottish Borders.
Nearby towns and districts
- Melrose
- Selkirk
- Earlston
- Newtown St Boswells
- Lauder
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Galashiels?
Yes. Families in Galashiels can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Galashiels, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Galashiels?
Care in Galashiels is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Borders General Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Galashiels when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Galashiels?
If you live in Galashiels, ask Scottish Borders Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Galashiels
Tell us what is needed in Galashiels, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.