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Home care in Oxfordshire

LCH Care matches families in Oxfordshire 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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Oxfordshire at a glance

Oxfordshire has about 769,800 residents, and 18.8% of them, about 144,400 people, are aged 65 or over (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). Around 21,400 Oxfordshire residents are aged 85 or over. Oxfordshire mixes urban and rural districts (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 295 people per square kilometre on average, so hourly visits suit the towns and live-in care often suits the countryside.

769,800people live in Oxfordshire
18.8%are aged 65 or over, about 144,400 people
21,400people are aged 85 or over
1 councilOxfordshire County Council

Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.

Care at home in Oxfordshire

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

Adult social care in Oxfordshire is run by Oxfordshire County Council. Ask Oxfordshire County 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

NHS hospitals in Oxfordshire include John Radcliffe Hospital, Horton General Hospital and Churchill 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 Oxfordshire

  1. Tell us what is needed

    Where in Oxfordshire, 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 Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire

LCH Care matches families across Oxfordshire, including these 43 towns, villages and districts:

Postcode districts

Postcode districts in Oxfordshire include OX1, OX2, OX4, OX5, OX7, OX9, OX10, OX11, OX12, OX13, OX14, OX15, OX16, OX18, OX20, OX26, OX28, OX29, OX33, OX39, RG4, RG9, SN6 and SN7.

Nearby areas

Questions

Do you arrange home care across Oxfordshire?

Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Banbury, Bicester and Didcot, 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 Oxfordshire?

Wherever you live in Oxfordshire, 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 Oxfordshire?

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

Can care start when someone leaves John Radcliffe 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 Oxfordshire?

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 Oxfordshire?

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 Oxfordshire

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

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