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Home care in Buckinghamshire

LCH Care matches families in Buckinghamshire 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.

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Buckinghamshire at a glance

About 113,200 people aged 65 or over live in Buckinghamshire, 19.4% of its 584,300 residents (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). About 17,100 people in Buckinghamshire are aged 85 or over. Buckinghamshire is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 373 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.

584,300people live in Buckinghamshire
19.4%are aged 65 or over, about 113,200 people
17,100people are aged 85 or over
1 councilBuckinghamshire Council

Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.

Care at home in Buckinghamshire

  • Hourly care in Buckinghamshire: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
  • Live-in care in Buckinghamshire: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
  • Overnight care in Buckinghamshire: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
  • Respite care in Buckinghamshire: cover while a family carer takes a break
  • 24-hour care in Buckinghamshire: two carers sharing the day and the night
  • Companionship care in Buckinghamshire: company, outings and help with daily routines
  • Dementia care in Buckinghamshire: 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 Buckinghamshire

Adult social care in Buckinghamshire is run by Buckinghamshire Council. Ask Buckinghamshire 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 England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.

Coming home from hospital

The main NHS hospitals serving Buckinghamshire include Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Wycombe Hospital and Amersham 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 Buckinghamshire

  1. Tell us what is needed

    Where in Buckinghamshire, the help needed, and when care should start.

  2. See matched profiles

    Profiles say what experience each carer has.

  3. Speak first

    Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.

  4. Care starts

    You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.

There is no office in Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire

LCH Care matches families across Buckinghamshire, including these 37 towns, villages and districts:

Postcode districts

Postcode districts in Buckinghamshire include HP5, HP6, HP7, HP9, HP10, HP11, HP12, HP13, HP14, HP16, HP18, HP19, HP20, HP21, HP22, HP27, MK18, OX25, SL0, SL2, SL7, SL8, SL9 and UB8.

Nearby areas

Questions

Do you arrange home care across Buckinghamshire?

Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Buckinghamshire, including Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Chesham and Hazlemere, 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 Buckinghamshire?

Wherever you live in Buckinghamshire, 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 Buckinghamshire?

Ask Buckinghamshire Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.

Can care start when someone leaves Stoke Mandeville 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.

Will I have to pay for care in Buckinghamshire?

In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).

Do you have an office in Buckinghamshire?

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 Buckinghamshire

Tell us what is needed in Buckinghamshire, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.

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