Home care in West Lothian
LCH Care matches families in West Lothian with checked, self-employed carers, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. You choose your carer and speak to them before anything is agreed.
West Lothian at a glance
West Lothian has about 187,200 residents, and 18.4% of them, about 34,400 people, are aged 65 or over (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). Around 3,570 West Lothian residents are aged 85 or over. West Lothian has about 437 people per square kilometre.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in West Lothian
- Hourly care in West Lothian: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in West Lothian: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in West Lothian: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in West Lothian: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in West Lothian: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in West Lothian: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in West Lothian: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.
Arranging and funding care in West Lothian
Adult social care in West Lothian is run by West Lothian Council. Ask West Lothian Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.
In Scotland, personal care from the council is free if the care needs assessment shows it is needed, whatever the person's age, income or savings, and NHS nursing care at home is free; the council may charge for other help, such as housework (mygov.scot). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
West Lothian has NHS hospitals including St John's Hospital and St Michael's Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.
How LCH Care works in West Lothian
Tell us what is needed
Where in West Lothian, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in West Lothian to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.
Towns and districts in West Lothian
LCH Care matches families across West Lothian, including these 12 towns, villages and districts:
- Armadale
- Bathgate
- Belvedere
- Blackburn
- Blackridge
- Broxburn
- East Calder
- Fauldhouse
- Linlithgow
- Livingston
- Stoneyburn
- Whitburn
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in West Lothian include EH47, EH48, EH49, EH52, EH53, EH54 and EH55.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across West Lothian?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in West Lothian, including Armadale, Bathgate, Blackburn and Broxburn, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in West Lothian?
Wherever you live in West Lothian, 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. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Who do I contact for a needs assessment in West Lothian?
Ask West Lothian Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves St John's Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.
Is personal care free in West Lothian?
In Scotland, personal care from the council is free if the care needs assessment shows it is needed, whatever the person's age, income or savings, and NHS nursing care at home is free; the council may charge for other help, such as housework (mygov.scot).
Do you have an office in West Lothian?
No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.
Care at home in West Lothian
Tell us what is needed in West Lothian, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.