Home care in Stoke-on-Trent
LCH Care matches families in Stoke-on-Trent 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.
Stoke-on-Trent at a glance
Of the 272,300 people who live in Stoke-on-Trent, about 46,500 (17.1%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Around 5,840 Stoke-on-Trent residents are aged 85 or over. Stoke-on-Trent is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 2,914 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Stoke-on-Trent
- Hourly care in Stoke-on-Trent: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Stoke-on-Trent: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Stoke-on-Trent: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Stoke-on-Trent: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Stoke-on-Trent: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Stoke-on-Trent: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Stoke-on-Trent: 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 Stoke-on-Trent
Adult social care in Stoke-on-Trent is run by Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Ask Stoke-on-Trent City 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
NHS hospitals in Stoke-on-Trent include Royal Stoke University 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 Stoke-on-Trent
Tell us what is needed
Where in Stoke-on-Trent, 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent
LCH Care matches families across Stoke-on-Trent, including these 4 towns, villages and districts:
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Stoke-on-Trent include ST1, ST3, ST4 and ST6.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Stoke-on-Trent?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Stoke-on-Trent, including Burslem, Fenton, Longton and Trentham, 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
Wherever you live in Stoke-on-Trent, 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
Ask Stoke-on-Trent City Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Royal Stoke University 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
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 Stoke-on-Trent?
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 Stoke-on-Trent
Tell us what is needed in Stoke-on-Trent, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.