Home care in Hawick, Scottish Borders
LCH Care matches families in Hawick with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Hawick
Hawick, a town in Scottish Borders, covers the TD9 postcode district. Hawick Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Hawick, and Borders General Hospital is about 12 miles away. Needs assessments in Hawick are carried out by Scottish Borders Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Hawick with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Hawick
- Hourly care in Hawick: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Hawick: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Hawick: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Hawick: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Hawick: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Hawick: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Hawick: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Hawick
If you live in Hawick, ask Scottish Borders Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
More on paying for care near Hawick, and on hospitals across Scottish Borders, is on the Scottish Borders page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Selkirk
- Jedburgh
- Newtown St Boswells
- Melrose
- Galashiels
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Hawick?
Yes, LCH Care covers Hawick as part of Scottish Borders. It depends on carers being available near Hawick, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Hawick?
Care in Hawick 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 Hawick Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Hawick. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Hawick.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Hawick?
If you live in Hawick, ask Scottish Borders Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Hawick
Tell us what is needed in Hawick, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.