Home care across Yorkshire and the Humber
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Yorkshire and the Humber, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. Choose your council area to see local hospitals, who to ask for a needs assessment, and the towns we cover.
Council areas in Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire and the Humber is home to about 5.7 million people; 19.7% of them, about 1.1 million, are aged 65 or over (ONS mid-2025 population estimates).
Barnsley
20.4% aged 65 or over, 16 towns and districts
Bradford
16.1% aged 65 or over, 20 towns and districts
Calderdale
20.0% aged 65 or over, 13 towns and districts
Doncaster
19.8% aged 65 or over, 24 towns and districts
East Riding of Yorkshire
27.5% aged 65 or over, 22 towns and districts
Hull
15.9% aged 65 or over, 1 town or district
Kirklees
18.5% aged 65 or over, 24 towns and districts
Leeds
15.9% aged 65 or over, 29 towns and districts
North East Lincolnshire
22.1% aged 65 or over, 10 towns and districts
North Lincolnshire
23.4% aged 65 or over, 11 towns and districts
North Yorkshire
26.7% aged 65 or over, 42 towns and districts
Rotherham
19.9% aged 65 or over, 21 towns and districts
Sheffield
17.1% aged 65 or over, 16 towns and districts
Wakefield
19.4% aged 65 or over, 23 towns and districts
York
19.5% aged 65 or over, 9 towns and districts
Largest towns
- Huddersfield Kirklees
- Halifax Calderdale
- Grimsby North East Lincolnshire
- Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire
- Harrogate North Yorkshire
- Dewsbury Kirklees
Care at home across Yorkshire and the Humber
- Hourly care in Yorkshire and the Humber: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Yorkshire and the Humber: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Yorkshire and the Humber: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Yorkshire and the Humber: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Yorkshire and the Humber: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Yorkshire and the Humber: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Yorkshire and the Humber: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Paying for care
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). See paying for care at home for Attendance Allowance, NHS Continuing Healthcare and direct payments.
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Yorkshire and the Humber?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in all 15 council areas of Yorkshire and the Humber, including Leeds, North Yorkshire, Sheffield, Bradford and Kirklees, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you.
How is care at home paid for in Yorkshire and the Humber?
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).
How much does home care cost in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Across Yorkshire and the Humber, 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.
Care at home in Yorkshire and the Humber
Tell us what is needed in Yorkshire and the Humber, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.