Home care in Selkirk, Scottish Borders
Care at home in Selkirk from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Selkirk
Selkirk is a town in Scottish Borders, in the TD7 postcode district. The nearest NHS hospital to Selkirk is Borders General Hospital, about 5 miles away. Adult social care in Selkirk is arranged by Scottish Borders Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Selkirk with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Selkirk
- Hourly care in Selkirk: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Selkirk: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Selkirk: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Selkirk: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Selkirk: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Selkirk: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Selkirk: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Selkirk
Scottish Borders Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Selkirk: apply on GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Selkirk, see home care in Scottish Borders.
Nearby towns and districts
- Galashiels
- Melrose
- Newtown St Boswells
- Hawick
- Earlston
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Selkirk?
Yes, LCH Care covers Selkirk as part of Scottish Borders. It depends on carers being available near Selkirk, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Selkirk?
Care in Selkirk 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 Selkirk when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Selkirk?
Scottish Borders Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Selkirk: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Selkirk
Tell us what is needed in Selkirk, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.