Home care in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
LCH Care matches families in Hamilton with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Hamilton
Hamilton, a town in South Lanarkshire, covers the ML1 and ML3 postcode districts. The nearest NHS hospital to Hamilton is Udston Hospital, about 2 miles away, and University Hospital Wishaw is about 4 miles away. Needs assessments in Hamilton are carried out by South Lanarkshire Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Hamilton with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Hamilton
- Hourly care in Hamilton: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Hamilton: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Hamilton: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Hamilton: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Hamilton: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Hamilton: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Hamilton: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Hamilton
South Lanarkshire Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Hamilton: apply on GOV.UK.
Hamilton is part of South Lanarkshire: see home care in South Lanarkshire for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Motherwell North Lanarkshire
- Bothwell
- High Blantyre
- Bellshill North Lanarkshire
- Larkhall
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Hamilton?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Hamilton and across South Lanarkshire with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Hamilton depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Hamilton?
In Hamilton, hourly care with LCH Care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. A written quote confirms the full price before care in Hamilton starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Udston Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Hamilton when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Hamilton?
South Lanarkshire Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Hamilton: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Hamilton
Tell us what is needed in Hamilton, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.