Home care in Blackburn, West Lothian
LCH Care matches families in Blackburn with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Blackburn
Blackburn, a town in West Lothian, covers the EH47 postcode district. The nearest NHS hospital to Blackburn is Tippethill Hospital, about 3 miles away. Adult social care in Blackburn is arranged by West Lothian Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Blackburn with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Blackburn
- Hourly care in Blackburn: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Blackburn: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Blackburn: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Blackburn: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Blackburn: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Blackburn: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Blackburn: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Blackburn
If you live in Blackburn, ask West Lothian Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Blackburn is part of West Lothian: see home care in West Lothian for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Blackburn?
Yes. Families in Blackburn can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Blackburn, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Blackburn?
Care in Blackburn 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 Tippethill Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Blackburn when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Blackburn?
If you live in Blackburn, ask West Lothian Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Blackburn
Tell us what is needed in Blackburn, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.