Home care in Knottingley, Wakefield
LCH Care matches families in Knottingley with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Knottingley
Knottingley, a town in Wakefield, covers the WF11 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 9,520 residents in the Knottingley built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Knottingley is Pontefract Hospital, about 3 miles away. Adult social care in Knottingley is arranged by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Knottingley with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Knottingley
- Hourly care in Knottingley: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Knottingley: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Knottingley: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Knottingley: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Knottingley: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Knottingley: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Knottingley: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Knottingley
If you live in Knottingley, ask Wakefield Metropolitan District Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Knottingley is part of Wakefield: see home care in Wakefield for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Nearby towns and districts
- Holmfield
- Pontefract
- Castleford
- High Ackworth
- Featherstone
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Knottingley?
Yes. Families in Knottingley can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Knottingley, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Knottingley?
Hourly care in Knottingley 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 Pontefract Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Knottingley when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Knottingley?
If you live in Knottingley, ask Wakefield Metropolitan District Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Knottingley
Tell us what is needed in Knottingley, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.