Home care in Lerwick, Shetland
Families in Lerwick can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Lerwick
Lerwick, a town in Shetland, covers the ZE1 postcode district. The nearest NHS hospital to Lerwick is Gilbert Bain Hospital, about 1 mile away. Adult social care in Lerwick is arranged by Shetland Islands Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Lerwick with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Lerwick
- Hourly care in Lerwick: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Lerwick: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Lerwick: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Lerwick: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Lerwick: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Lerwick: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Lerwick: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Lerwick
If you live in Lerwick, ask Shetland Islands Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Lerwick is part of Shetland: see home care in Shetland for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Brough
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Lerwick?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Lerwick and across Shetland with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Lerwick depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Lerwick?
Hourly care in Lerwick 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 Gilbert Bain Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Lerwick when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Lerwick?
If you live in Lerwick, ask Shetland Islands Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Lerwick
Tell us what is needed in Lerwick, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.