Home care in Christchurch, Dorset
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Christchurch, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Christchurch
Christchurch is a town in Dorset, in the BH6 and BH23 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 49,000 residents in the Christchurch built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Christchurch is Christchurch Hospital, about 1 mile away. Adult social care in Christchurch is arranged by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Christchurch with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Christchurch
- Hourly care in Christchurch: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Christchurch: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Christchurch: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Christchurch: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Christchurch: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Christchurch: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Christchurch: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Christchurch
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Christchurch: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Christchurch, and on hospitals across Dorset, is on the Dorset page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Boscombe
- Bournemouth
- West Parley
- Ferndown
- Canford Cliffs
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Christchurch?
Yes. Families in Christchurch can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Christchurch, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Christchurch?
Hourly care in Christchurch costs £25 an hour (2 hours minimum a visit) and live-in care costs £1,100 a week, confirmed in a written quote before care starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Christchurch Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Christchurch. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Christchurch.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Christchurch?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Christchurch: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Christchurch
Tell us what is needed in Christchurch, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.