Home care in Portishead, North Somerset
LCH Care matches families in Portishead with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Portishead
Portishead is a town in North Somerset, in the BS20 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 26,400 residents in the Portishead built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Portishead is Southmead Hospital, about 8 miles away. Needs assessments in Portishead are carried out by North Somerset Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Portishead with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Portishead
- Hourly care in Portishead: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Portishead: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Portishead: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Portishead: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Portishead: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Portishead: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Portishead: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Portishead
If you live in Portishead, ask North Somerset Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Portishead is part of North Somerset: see home care in North Somerset for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Portishead?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Portishead and across North Somerset with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Portishead depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Portishead?
In Portishead, 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 Portishead starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Southmead Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Portishead when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Portishead?
If you live in Portishead, ask North Somerset Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Portishead
Tell us what is needed in Portishead, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.