Home care in Medway
LCH Care matches families in Medway 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.
Medway at a glance
Of the 292,700 people who live in Medway, about 49,000 (16.8%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Around 5,900 Medway residents are aged 85 or over. Medway is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 1,511 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Medway
- Hourly care in Medway: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Medway: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Medway: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Medway: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Medway: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Medway: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Medway: 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 Medway
Adult social care in Medway is run by Medway Council. Ask Medway 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
Medway has NHS hospitals including Medway Maritime 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 Medway
Tell us what is needed
Where in Medway, 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 Medway 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 Medway
LCH Care matches families across Medway, including these 8 towns, villages and districts:
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Medway include ME1, ME2, ME3, ME4, ME5, ME7 and ME8.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Medway?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Medway, including Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and Hoo St Werburgh, 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 Medway?
Wherever you live in Medway, 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 Medway?
Ask Medway Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Medway Maritime 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 Medway?
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 Medway?
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 Medway
Tell us what is needed in Medway, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.