Home care in Stafford, Staffordshire
LCH Care matches families in Stafford with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Stafford
Stafford is a town in Staffordshire; its postcode districts are ST16 and ST17. The centre of Stafford is in the Forebridge ward and the Stafford parliamentary constituency. Needs assessments in Stafford are carried out by Staffordshire County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Stafford with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Stafford key facts
| Council | Staffordshire County Council |
|---|---|
| Integrated care board | NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board |
| Postcode districts | ST16 and ST17 |
| Ward at the centre | Forebridge |
| Parliamentary constituency | Stafford |
Ward and constituency (2024 boundaries): ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io. Integrated care board: ONS lookup, April 2026.
Stafford in the 2021 Census
At the 2021 Census, 71,785 people lived in the Stafford built-up area, and 19.3% of them (13,871) were aged 65 or over, above the England average of 18.4%.
| Census 2021 | Stafford | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or over | 19.3% (13,871) | 22.1% | 18.4% |
| Aged 85 or over | 2.6% (1,836) | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Households of one person aged 66 or over | 13.3% (4,181) | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| Give unpaid care (aged 5 or over) | 9.2% (6,233) | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Give 50 or more hours of unpaid care a week | 2.7% (1,850) | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| Disabled under the Equality Act | 18.6% (13,335) | 18.8% | 17.3% |
| In bad or very bad health | 5.2% (3,725) | 5.5% | 5.2% |
Census 2021, ONS. Stafford figures are for the Stafford built-up area.
Care at home in Stafford
- Hourly care in Stafford: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Stafford: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Stafford: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Stafford: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Stafford: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Stafford: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Stafford: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
In Stafford, 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 Stafford
NHS services for Stafford are planned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board, which also assesses NHS Continuing Healthcare. There are 7 GP practices within 2 miles of the centre of Stafford; the nearest is Mill Bank, less than half a mile away (NHS ODS, October 2026). When it is not an emergency but you need help quickly, call NHS 111 or use 111.nhs.uk.
Nearest NHS hospitals to Stafford:
- County Hospital, about 1 mile away
Care services near Stafford
Within 5 miles of Stafford, the CQC care directory (30 September 2026) lists 32 homecare agencies, 10 care homes without nursing and 9 nursing homes. The nearest adult hospice is Katharine House Hospice, about 1 mile away. LCH Care is not one of these services: it is an introductory agency, and the CQC does not require introductory agencies to register because they have no ongoing role in the personal care that carers provide (introductory or managed care).
Arranging care in Stafford
If you live in Stafford, ask Staffordshire County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Stafford, see home care in Staffordshire.
Council help in Stafford
Council services that help older and disabled people in Stafford, through GOV.UK (each link goes to the council's own page):
- Apply for equipment for your home if you're disabled
- Blue Badge scheme: information from your council
- Get meals at home (meals on wheels)
In two-tier county areas, Disabled Facilities Grants and Council Tax Reduction are run by the district councils; use GOV.UK's postcode finder for Disabled Facilities Grants and Council Tax Reduction.
Unpaid carers and local support in Stafford
At the 2021 Census, 6,233 people in Stafford gave unpaid care to a relative, friend or neighbour (9.2%, close to the England average of 8.8%), and 1,850 of them cared for 50 hours or more a week.
Unpaid carers in Stafford can ask Staffordshire County Council for a free carer's assessment (carer assessments on the NHS website). 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).
When a family carer in Stafford needs a break, respite care can cover visits or live-in care for a set period.
Charities that help families near Stafford:
- Age UK: local Age UK services
- Carers UK: advice for carers
- Alzheimer's Society: dementia support near you
- Hospice UK: find hospice care near you
Why families in Stafford choose LCH Care
- You choose the carer. We send profiles of carers who can reach Stafford, and you speak to them by phone or video call before deciding.
- Every carer is checked before an introduction: identity, right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS, two references, work history and relevant training or qualifications.
- One clear price: £25 an hour with at least 2 hours a visit, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, confirmed 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 Stafford
If you are an experienced carer near Stafford, 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
- Penkridge
- Colwich
- Gnosall
- Stone
- Eccleshall
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Stafford?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Stafford and across Staffordshire with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Stafford depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does a carer cost per hour in Stafford?
£25 an hour. Visits in Stafford are at least 2 hours, so each visit costs from £50, and your written quote confirms the total before care begins. See the cost of hourly care.
How much does live-in care cost per day in Stafford?
About £157 a day: live-in care is £1,100 a week (2 weeks minimum) wherever you live, including Stafford, 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 Stafford?
Only if the person's needs are mainly health needs and they qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which the local integrated care board assesses. In Stafford that is NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board. See NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Can care start when someone comes home from County Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Stafford when your relative gets home.
How many older people live in Stafford?
The 2021 Census counted 13,871 people aged 65 or over in Stafford (19.3% of residents), including 1,836 aged 85 or over.
Care at home in Stafford
Tell us what is needed in Stafford, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.