Home care in Herefordshire
LCH Care matches families in Herefordshire 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.
Herefordshire at a glance
Of the 192,500 people who live in Herefordshire, about 52,700 (27.4%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. About 7,160 people in Herefordshire are aged 85 or over. Most of Herefordshire is classed as rural (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 88 people per square kilometre, so carers can have further to travel between visits and many families choose live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Herefordshire
- Live-in care in Herefordshire: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Herefordshire: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Herefordshire: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Herefordshire: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Herefordshire: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Herefordshire: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Herefordshire: 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 Herefordshire
Adult social care in Herefordshire is run by Herefordshire Council. Ask Herefordshire 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 England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
Herefordshire has NHS hospitals including The County 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 Herefordshire
Tell us what is needed
Where in Herefordshire, 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 Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire
LCH Care matches families across Herefordshire, including these 6 towns, villages and districts:
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Herefordshire include HR1, HR2, HR4, HR5, HR6, HR7, HR8 and HR9.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Herefordshire?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Herefordshire, including Hereford, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye and Ledbury, 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 Herefordshire?
Wherever you live in Herefordshire, 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 Herefordshire?
Ask Herefordshire Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves The County Hospital?
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.
Will I have to pay for care in Herefordshire?
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).
Do you have an office in Herefordshire?
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 Herefordshire
Tell us what is needed in Herefordshire, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.