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Live-in Care in Hereford
Hereford, the market city on the River Wye, is the heart of one of England's most rural and beautiful counties. Many older residents live in the city or the surrounding villages and wish to maintain their independent rural lifestyle with care at home.
62,000
Population
12,000
Aged 65+
19.4%
Over 65s
£1,300
Live-in care from, per week
The Elderly Population in Hereford
Understanding the needs of older residents in Hereford helps us deliver more thoughtful, tailored care. Here are some key facts about the elderly population in the Herefordshire area:
Approximately 12,000 Hereford residents are aged 65 or over
Herefordshire has one of the highest proportions of elderly residents in the West Midlands
Around 1,100 people in Hereford are living with dementia
The wider Herefordshire has over 40,000 residents aged 65+
Arranging Live-in Care in Hereford
From the homes near the Cathedral to the Wye Valley villages, Hereford has its own local services and practicalities. Points worth knowing when you arrange care here:
- We cover Hereford and the wider Herefordshire including Leominster, Ross-on-Wye and Ledbury
- Our carers are experienced with rural care across the county
- Local hospital care is provided by Wye Valley NHS Trust, and we can plan the start of care around a discharge date
- We also serve parts of the Welsh Borders, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire
Care Services Available in Hereford
Care Assessments and Funding in Hereford
A free care needs assessment in Hereford is carried out by Herefordshire Council. Anyone who appears to need care can ask for one, whether or not they will pay for care themselves.
In England the council means-tests care. If savings and investments are above £23,250 you are likely to pay for care yourself, but the value of your home is not counted when care is provided at home.
We can arrange live-in care privately straight away, alongside or instead of council support. Our funding guide explains the options, including NHS Continuing Healthcare and Attendance Allowance.
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