Home care in Meltham, Kirklees
Families in Meltham can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Meltham
Meltham, a town in Kirklees, covers the HD9 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 8,320 residents in the Meltham built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Meltham is Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, about 5 miles away. Needs assessments in Meltham are carried out by Kirklees Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Meltham with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Meltham
- Hourly care in Meltham: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Meltham: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Meltham: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Meltham: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Meltham: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Meltham: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Meltham: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Meltham
Kirklees Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Meltham: apply on GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Meltham, see home care in Kirklees.
Nearby towns and districts
- Linthwaite and Slaithwaite
- Honley
- Holmfirth
- Marsden
- Golcar
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Meltham?
Yes, LCH Care covers Meltham as part of Kirklees. It depends on carers being available near Meltham, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Meltham?
Care in Meltham is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Huddersfield Royal Infirmary?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Meltham when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Meltham?
Kirklees Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Meltham: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Meltham
Tell us what is needed in Meltham, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.