Home care in Bristol
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Bristol, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
Bristol at a glance
Of the 495,300 people who live in Bristol, about 63,100 (12.7%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Around 8,590 Bristol residents are aged 85 or over. Bristol is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 4,516 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 Bristol
- Hourly care in Bristol: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Bristol: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Bristol: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Bristol: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Bristol: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Bristol: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Bristol: 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 Bristol
Adult social care in Bristol is run by Bristol City Council. Ask Bristol City 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
Bristol has NHS hospitals including Southmead Hospital and Cossham 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 Bristol
Tell us what is needed
Where in Bristol, 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 Bristol 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 Bristol
LCH Care matches families across Bristol, including this town or district:
- Brislington
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Bristol include BS2, BS4 and BS15.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Bristol?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Bristol, including Brislington, 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 Bristol?
Wherever you live in Bristol, 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 Bristol?
Ask Bristol City Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Southmead 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 Bristol?
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 Bristol?
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 Bristol
Tell us what is needed in Bristol, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.