Home care in Blandford Forum, Dorset
LCH Care matches families in Blandford Forum with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Blandford Forum
Blandford Forum is a town in Dorset; its postcode district is DT11. The 2021 Census counted about 11,800 residents in the Blandford Forum built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Blandford Forum is Blandford Community Hospital, about 1 mile away, and Victoria Hospital, Wimborne is about 8 miles away. Adult social care in Blandford Forum is arranged by Dorset Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Blandford Forum with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Blandford Forum
- Hourly care in Blandford Forum: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Blandford Forum: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Blandford Forum: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Blandford Forum: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Blandford Forum: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Blandford Forum: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Blandford Forum: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Blandford Forum
Dorset Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Blandford Forum: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Blandford Forum, and on hospitals across Dorset, is on the Dorset page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Sturminster Newton
- Lytchett Matravers
- Corfe Mullen
- Wimborne Minster
- Merley
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Blandford Forum?
Yes. Families in Blandford Forum can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Blandford Forum, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Blandford Forum?
In Blandford Forum, 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 Blandford Forum starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Blandford Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Blandford Forum. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Blandford Forum.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Blandford Forum?
Dorset Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Blandford Forum: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Blandford Forum
Tell us what is needed in Blandford Forum, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.