Home care in Portchester, Hampshire
Care at home in Portchester from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Portchester
Portchester is a district in Hampshire, in the PO6 and PO16 postcode districts. The nearest NHS hospital to Portchester is Queen Alexandra Hospital, about 2 miles away. Needs assessments in Portchester are carried out by Hampshire County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Portchester with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Portchester
- Hourly care in Portchester: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Portchester: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Portchester: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Portchester: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Portchester: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Portchester: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Portchester: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Portchester
If you live in Portchester, ask Hampshire County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Portchester, see home care in Hampshire.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Portchester?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Portchester and across Hampshire with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Portchester depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Portchester?
In Portchester, 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 Portchester starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Queen Alexandra Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Portchester. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Portchester.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Portchester?
If you live in Portchester, ask Hampshire County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Portchester
Tell us what is needed in Portchester, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.