Home care in Halifax, Calderdale
Families in Halifax can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Halifax
Halifax is a town in Calderdale; its postcode districts are HX1 and HX3. The 2021 Census counted about 88,100 residents in the Halifax built-up area. Calderdale Royal Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Halifax. Adult social care in Halifax is arranged by Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Halifax with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Halifax
- Hourly care in Halifax: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Halifax: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Halifax: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Halifax: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Halifax: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Halifax: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Halifax: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Halifax
For a free needs assessment in Halifax, contact Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council through GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Halifax, and on hospitals across Calderdale, is on the Calderdale page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Ovenden
- Hipperholme
- Shelf and Northowram
- Greetland
- Elland
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Halifax?
Yes, LCH Care covers Halifax as part of Calderdale. It depends on carers being available near Halifax, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Halifax?
Hourly care in Halifax costs £25 an hour (2 hours minimum a visit) and live-in care costs £1,100 a week, confirmed in a written quote before care starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Calderdale Royal Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Halifax. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Halifax.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Halifax?
For a free needs assessment in Halifax, contact Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Halifax
Tell us what is needed in Halifax, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.