Home care in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
LCH Care matches families in Barry with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Barry
Barry is a town in Vale of Glamorgan, in the CF62 and CF63 postcode districts. In Welsh, Barry is y Barri. Barry's centre falls in Buttrills ward, in the Vale of Glamorgan constituency. Needs assessments in Barry are carried out by Vale of Glamorgan Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Barry with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Barry key facts
| Council | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
|---|---|
| Health board | Cardiff and Vale University Health Board |
| Postcode districts | CF62 and CF63 |
| Ward at the centre | Buttrills |
| Parliamentary constituency | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Welsh name | y Barri |
Ward and constituency (2024 boundaries): ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io. Health board: ONS Postcode Directory.
Barry in the 2021 Census
The 2021 Census counted 56,666 residents in the Barry built-up area; 10,745 of them (19.0%) were aged 65 or over, below the Wales average of 21.3%.
| Census 2021 | Barry | Vale of Glamorgan | Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or over | 19.0% (10,745) | 22.0% | 21.3% |
| Aged 85 or over | 2.4% (1,351) | 2.8% | 2.7% |
| Households of one person aged 66 or over | 13.5% (3,362) | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Give unpaid care (aged 5 or over) | 11.0% (5,844) | 10.3% | 10.5% |
| Give 50 or more hours of unpaid care a week | 3.6% (1,922) | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| Disabled under the Equality Act | 22.8% (12,922) | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| In bad or very bad health | 7.5% (4,229) | 6.0% | 6.9% |
Census 2021, ONS. Barry figures are for the Barry built-up area.
Care at home in Barry
- Hourly care in Barry: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Barry: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Barry: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Barry: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Barry: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Barry: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Barry: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
In Barry, families also ask about care for dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, cancer and end of life care; see all conditions.
Health and care services near Barry
Barry is served by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The nearest GP practice is The Waterfront Medical Centre, less than half a mile from the centre of Barry, and 5 practices are within 2 miles (NHS ODS, October 2026). When it is not an emergency but you need help quickly, call NHS 111 Wales or use 111.wales.nhs.uk.
Nearest NHS hospitals to Barry:
- The Barry Hospital, about 1 mile away
Arranging care in Barry
Vale of Glamorgan Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Barry: apply on GOV.UK.
Barry is part of Vale of Glamorgan: see home care in Vale of Glamorgan for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Council help in Barry
Council services that help older and disabled people in Barry, through GOV.UK (each link goes to the council's own page):
Unpaid carers and local support in Barry
5,844 people in Barry were unpaid carers at the 2021 Census, 11.0% of residents aged 5 or over (above the Wales average of 10.5%); 1,922 gave 50 hours or more a week.
In Wales, carers have the right to a carer's needs assessment from Vale of Glamorgan Council (carers' rights on GOV.WALES). Carer's Allowance is £86.45 a week for people caring at least 35 hours a week for someone who gets a qualifying benefit (GOV.UK; see Carer's Allowance explained).
Planned breaks matter: respite care at home gives a family carer in Barry time off while a checked carer steps in.
Charities that help families near Barry:
- Age Cymru: advice for older people in Wales
- Carers Wales: advice for carers in Wales
- Alzheimer's Society: dementia support near you
- Hospice UK: find hospice care near you
Why families in Barry choose LCH Care
- Speak first, then choose. You talk to carers who can reach Barry by phone or video call, and the choice is yours.
- Checks before any introduction: identity, right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS, two references, work history and relevant training or qualifications.
- Prices you can plan around: £25 an hour (2 hours minimum a visit) or £1,100 a week for live-in care, in a written quote.
- Simple payments. LCH Care invoices you weekly and pays your self-employed carer, so there is no payroll for you to run.
See how it works, step by step.
Work as a carer in Barry
If you are an experienced carer near Barry, LCH Care can introduce you to families looking for hourly or live-in care. You choose which introductions to accept, are paid weekly by bank transfer, and pay no fee to join. See work as a self-employed carer and questions from carers.
Nearby towns and districts
- Sully
- Dinas Powis
- Rhoose
- Penarth
- St Athan
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Barry?
Yes, LCH Care covers Barry as part of Vale of Glamorgan. It depends on carers being available near Barry, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does a carer cost per hour in Barry?
With LCH Care, hourly care in Barry costs £25 an hour with at least 2 hours a visit, so a 2-hour visit costs £50. A written quote confirms the full price before care starts. See the cost of hourly care.
How much does live-in care cost per day in Barry?
About £157 a day: live-in care is £1,100 a week (2 weeks minimum) wherever you live, including Barry, plus the carer's food or a £30 weekly food allowance. See the cost of live-in care.
Will the NHS pay for care at home in Barry?
Only if the person qualifies for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which the local health board assesses in Wales. In Barry that is Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. See NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Can care start when someone comes home from The Barry Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Barry. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Barry.
How many older people live in Barry?
The 2021 Census counted 10,745 people aged 65 or over in Barry (19.0% of residents), including 1,351 aged 85 or over.
Care at home in Barry
Tell us what is needed in Barry, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.