Home care in Stokesley, North Yorkshire
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Stokesley, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Stokesley
Stokesley is a village in North Yorkshire, in the TS9 postcode district. Stokesley's centre falls in Stokesley ward, in the Richmond and Northallerton constituency. Adult social care in Stokesley is arranged by North Yorkshire Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Stokesley with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Stokesley key facts
| Council | North Yorkshire Council |
|---|---|
| Integrated care board | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| Postcode district | TS9 |
| Ward at the centre | Stokesley |
| Parliamentary constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
Ward and constituency (2024 boundaries): ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io. Integrated care board: ONS lookup, April 2026.
Stokesley in the 2021 Census
The 2021 Census counted 4,901 residents in the Stokesley built-up area; 1,591 of them (32.5%) were aged 65 or over, above the England average of 18.4%.
| Census 2021 | Stokesley | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or over | 32.5% (1,591) | 25.0% | 18.4% |
| Aged 85 or over | 4.7% (229) | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Households of one person aged 66 or over | 21.1% (497) | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| Give unpaid care (aged 5 or over) | 10.5% (492) | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Give 50 or more hours of unpaid care a week | 3.1% (148) | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Disabled under the Equality Act | 19.2% (942) | 17.5% | 17.3% |
| In bad or very bad health | 5.5% (269) | 4.7% | 5.2% |
Census 2021, ONS. Stokesley figures are for the Stokesley built-up area.
Care at home in Stokesley
- Live-in care in Stokesley: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Stokesley: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Stokesley: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Stokesley: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Stokesley: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Stokesley: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Stokesley: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
In Stokesley, families also ask about care for dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, cancer and end of life care; see all conditions.
Health and care services near Stokesley
NHS services for Stokesley are planned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, which also assesses NHS Continuing Healthcare. The nearest GP practice is Stokesley Surgery, less than half a mile from the centre of Stokesley, and 1 practice is within 2 miles (NHS ODS, October 2026). When it is not an emergency but you need help quickly, call NHS 111 or use 111.nhs.uk.
Nearest NHS hospitals to Stokesley:
- The James Cook University Hospital, about 6 miles away
Care services near Stokesley
Within 5 miles of Stokesley, the CQC care directory (30 September 2026) lists 5 homecare agencies, 15 care homes without nursing and 2 nursing homes. The nearest adult hospice is Teesside Hospice Care Foundation, about 6 miles away. Those services are registered with the CQC. LCH Care works differently: as an introductory agency it has no ongoing role in the personal care itself, so the CQC does not require it to register (how the two models differ).
Arranging care in Stokesley
For a free needs assessment in Stokesley, contact North Yorkshire Council through GOV.UK.
Stokesley is part of North Yorkshire: see home care in North Yorkshire for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Council help in Stokesley
For people in Stokesley, GOV.UK links straight to the council's page for each of these:
Unpaid carers and local support in Stokesley
At the 2021 Census, 492 people in Stokesley gave unpaid care to a relative, friend or neighbour (10.5%, above the England average of 8.8%), and 148 of them cared for 50 hours or more a week.
Unpaid carers in Stokesley can ask North Yorkshire Council for a free carer's assessment (carer assessments on the NHS website). Carer's Allowance is £86.45 a week for people caring at least 35 hours a week for someone who gets a qualifying benefit (GOV.UK; see Carer's Allowance explained).
When a family carer in Stokesley needs a break, respite care can cover visits or live-in care for a set period.
Charities that help families near Stokesley:
- Age UK: local Age UK services
- Carers UK: advice for carers
- Alzheimer's Society: dementia support near you
- Hospice UK: find hospice care near you
Why families in Stokesley choose LCH Care
- You choose the carer. We send profiles of carers who can reach Stokesley, and you speak to them by phone or video call before deciding.
- Checks before any introduction: identity, right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS, two references, work history and relevant training or qualifications.
- One clear price: £25 an hour with at least 2 hours a visit, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, confirmed in a written quote.
- One weekly invoice. You pay LCH Care each week, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer.
See how it works, step by step.
Work as a carer in Stokesley
If you are an experienced carer near Stokesley, LCH Care can introduce you to families looking for hourly or live-in care. You choose which introductions to accept, are paid weekly by bank transfer, and pay no fee to join. See work as a self-employed carer and questions from carers.
Nearby towns and districts
- Great Ayton
- Northallerton
- Romanby
- Helmsley
- Kirkbymoorside
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Stokesley?
Yes, LCH Care covers Stokesley as part of North Yorkshire. It depends on carers being available near Stokesley, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does a carer cost per hour in Stokesley?
£25 an hour. Visits in Stokesley are at least 2 hours, so each visit costs from £50, and your written quote confirms the total before care begins. See the cost of hourly care.
How much does live-in care cost per day in Stokesley?
Live-in care in Stokesley costs £1,100 a week, which is about £157 a day, with a 2-week minimum. You also provide the carer's food or a £30 weekly food allowance. See the cost of live-in care.
Will the NHS pay for care at home in Stokesley?
Only if the person's needs are mainly health needs and they qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which the local integrated care board assesses. In Stokesley that is NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. See NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Can care start when someone comes home from The James Cook University Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Stokesley. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Stokesley.
How many older people live in Stokesley?
The 2021 Census counted 1,591 people aged 65 or over in Stokesley (32.5% of residents), including 229 aged 85 or over.
Care at home in Stokesley
Tell us what is needed in Stokesley, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.