Home care in Vale of Glamorgan
LCH Care matches families in Vale of Glamorgan with checked, self-employed carers, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. You choose your carer and speak to them before anything is agreed.
Vale of Glamorgan at a glance
Of the 135,400 people who live in Vale of Glamorgan, about 31,400 (23.2%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Around 4,020 Vale of Glamorgan residents are aged 85 or over. Vale of Glamorgan is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 409 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 Vale of Glamorgan
- Hourly care in Vale of Glamorgan: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Vale of Glamorgan: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Vale of Glamorgan: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Vale of Glamorgan: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Vale of Glamorgan: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Vale of Glamorgan: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Vale of Glamorgan: 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 Vale of Glamorgan
Adult social care in Vale of Glamorgan is run by Vale of Glamorgan Council. Ask Vale of Glamorgan 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 Wales, the most a council can currently charge for care and support at home is £100 a week, after a financial assessment (GOV.WALES). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
Vale of Glamorgan has NHS hospitals including University Hospital Llandough and The Barry 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 Vale of Glamorgan
Tell us what is needed
Where in Vale of Glamorgan, 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 Vale of Glamorgan 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 Vale of Glamorgan
LCH Care matches families across Vale of Glamorgan, including these 9 towns, villages and districts:
- Barry
- Cowbridge
- Dinas Powis
- Eglwys-Brewis
- Llantwit Major
- Penarth
- Rhoose
- St Athan
- Sully
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Vale of Glamorgan include CF61, CF62, CF63, CF64 and CF71.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Vale of Glamorgan, including Barry, Penarth, Dinas Powis and Rhoose, 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 Vale of Glamorgan?
Wherever you live in Vale of Glamorgan, 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 Vale of Glamorgan?
Ask Vale of Glamorgan Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves University Hospital Llandough?
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.
Is there a cap on care charges in Vale of Glamorgan?
In Wales, the most a council can currently charge for care and support at home is £100 a week, after a financial assessment (GOV.WALES).
Do you have an office in Vale of Glamorgan?
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 Vale of Glamorgan
Tell us what is needed in Vale of Glamorgan, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.