Home care in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Families in Newcastle-under-Lyme can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme is a town in Staffordshire, in the ST4 and ST5 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 76,500 residents in the Newcastle-under-Lyme built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Newcastle-under-Lyme is Royal Stoke University Hospital, about 1 mile away. Needs assessments in Newcastle-under-Lyme are carried out by Staffordshire County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Newcastle-under-Lyme with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Hourly care in Newcastle-under-Lyme: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Newcastle-under-Lyme: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Newcastle-under-Lyme: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Newcastle-under-Lyme: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Newcastle-under-Lyme: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Newcastle-under-Lyme: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Newcastle-under-Lyme: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Newcastle-under-Lyme
If you live in Newcastle-under-Lyme, ask Staffordshire County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
More on paying for care near Newcastle-under-Lyme, and on hospitals across Staffordshire, is on the Staffordshire page.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Newcastle-under-Lyme and across Staffordshire with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Newcastle-under-Lyme depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Care in Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Royal Stoke University Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Newcastle-under-Lyme when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
If you live in Newcastle-under-Lyme, ask Staffordshire County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Tell us what is needed in Newcastle-under-Lyme, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.