Home care in Pontefract, Wakefield
Care at home in Pontefract from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Pontefract
Pontefract, a town in Wakefield, covers the WF8 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 33,000 residents in the Pontefract built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Pontefract is Pontefract Hospital, about 1 mile away. Adult social care in Pontefract is arranged by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Pontefract with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Pontefract
- Hourly care in Pontefract: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Pontefract: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Pontefract: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Pontefract: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Pontefract: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Pontefract: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Pontefract: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Pontefract
If you live in Pontefract, ask Wakefield Metropolitan District Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Pontefract 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
- Featherstone
- High Ackworth
- Castleford
- Knottingley
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Pontefract?
Yes, LCH Care covers Pontefract as part of Wakefield. It depends on carers being available near Pontefract, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Pontefract?
In Pontefract, 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 Pontefract 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 Pontefract when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Pontefract?
If you live in Pontefract, ask Wakefield Metropolitan District Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Pontefract
Tell us what is needed in Pontefract, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.