Home care in Thatcham, Berkshire
Families in Thatcham can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Thatcham
Thatcham is a town in Berkshire; its postcode district is RG19. About 25,500 people lived in the Thatcham built-up area at the 2021 Census. West Berkshire Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Thatcham, and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital is about 11 miles away. Adult social care in Thatcham is arranged by West Berkshire Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Thatcham with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Thatcham
- Hourly care in Thatcham: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Thatcham: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Thatcham: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Thatcham: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Thatcham: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Thatcham: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Thatcham: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Thatcham
For a free needs assessment in Thatcham, contact West Berkshire Council through GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Thatcham, and on hospitals across Berkshire, is on the Berkshire page.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Thatcham?
Yes. Families in Thatcham can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Thatcham, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Thatcham?
Hourly care in Thatcham 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 West Berkshire Community Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Thatcham when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Thatcham?
For a free needs assessment in Thatcham, contact West Berkshire Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Thatcham
Tell us what is needed in Thatcham, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.