Home care in Hereford, Herefordshire
Families in Hereford can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Hereford
Hereford is a city in Herefordshire; its postcode districts are HR1, HR2 and HR4. About 60,500 people lived in the Hereford built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Hereford is The County Hospital, about 1 mile away. Needs assessments in Hereford are carried out by Herefordshire Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Hereford with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Hereford
- Live-in care in Hereford: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Hereford: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Hereford: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Hereford: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Hereford: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Hereford: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Hereford: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Hereford
If you live in Hereford, ask Herefordshire Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Hereford, see home care in Herefordshire.
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Questions
Do you arrange carers in Hereford?
Yes. Families in Hereford can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Hereford, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Hereford?
Care in Hereford 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 The County Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Hereford. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Hereford.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Hereford?
If you live in Hereford, ask Herefordshire Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Hereford
Tell us what is needed in Hereford, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.