Home care in Gillingham, Dorset
LCH Care matches families in Gillingham with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Gillingham
Gillingham is a town in Dorset; its postcode district is SP8. About 11,000 people lived in the Gillingham built-up area at the 2021 Census. Westminster Memorial Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 4 miles from Gillingham, and Yeatman Hospital is about 12 miles away. Adult social care in Gillingham is arranged by Dorset Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Gillingham with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Gillingham
- Hourly care in Gillingham: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Gillingham: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Gillingham: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Gillingham: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Gillingham: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Gillingham: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Gillingham: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Gillingham
If you live in Gillingham, ask Dorset Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
More on paying for care near Gillingham, and on hospitals across Dorset, is on the Dorset page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Ham
- Mere Wiltshire
- Shaftesbury
- Wincanton Somerset
- Shadwell Somerset
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Gillingham?
Yes. Families in Gillingham can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Gillingham, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Gillingham?
Care in Gillingham is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Westminster Memorial Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Gillingham when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Gillingham?
If you live in Gillingham, ask Dorset Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Gillingham
Tell us what is needed in Gillingham, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.