Home care in Shipley, Bradford
Families in Shipley can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Shipley
Shipley is a town in Bradford, in the BD9, BD17 and BD18 postcode districts. About 29,200 people lived in the Shipley built-up area at the 2021 Census. Westbourne Green Community Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 2 miles from Shipley, and Bradford Royal Infirmary is about 2 miles away. Adult social care in Shipley is arranged by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Shipley with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Shipley
- Hourly care in Shipley: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Shipley: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Shipley: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Shipley: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Shipley: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Shipley: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Shipley: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Shipley
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Shipley: apply on GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Shipley, see home care in Bradford.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Shipley?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Shipley and across Bradford with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Shipley depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Shipley?
In Shipley, 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. A written quote confirms the full price before care in Shipley starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Westbourne Green Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Shipley. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Shipley.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Shipley?
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Shipley: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Shipley
Tell us what is needed in Shipley, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.