Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Blaenau Gwent, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Blaenau Gwent charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Blaenau Gwent
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour11 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour20 carers within about an hour of Blaenau Gwent
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night7 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,049 to £1,232 a week45 live-in carers within reach
- Care home or nursing homeMoving out of home into careabout £1,160 to £1,410 a weekFees vary by home
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Blaenau Gwent charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Blaenau Gwent
Visiting care
A carer comes for an hour or more at the times you agree, such as a morning call to help someone up and washed.
- 20 carers are based within about an hour of Blaenau Gwent, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 12 of the 17 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Itai S.Newport£18 an hourProfile →
Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“People tell me I explain things clearly and stay calm, which matters when routines need to be understood and trusted.”£25.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Justine T.Cardiff · 20 years caring“My week is split between office work and visiting clients' homes across Cardiff, and it's the hands-on visits I look forward to most, the chance to sit with someone, help with their day and simply be good company.”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
- Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“My day to day work covers personal care like bathing, dressing and alongside cooking, laundry and simple companionship.”£25.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Justine T.Cardiff · 20 years caring“My week is split between office work and visiting clients' homes across Cardiff, and it's the hands-on visits I look forward to most, the chance to sit with someone, help with their day and simply be good company.”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Rachel T.Cardiff · 25 years caring“Booking and accompanying people to appointments, helping with personal care such as showering and dressing, supporting people with eating and drinking, monitoring individuals conditions by administering medication.”£24 an hourProfile →
“She built a wonderful relationship with Mum, taking great care to do things just as Mum wanted, and joining us on family day trips. I always found her reliable, kind, sensitive, intelligent and responsible. She brought good humour and warmth to her work, and related well with our whole family. We hope she will be able to come back soon!”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Blaenau Gwent
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
- Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“My day to day work covers personal care like bathing, dressing and alongside cooking, laundry and simple companionship.”£25.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Justine T.Cardiff · 20 years caring“I'm as comfortable helping with washing, dressing or medication as I am cooking a meal, tackling the laundry or just chatting over a cup of tea.”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Rachel T.Cardiff · 25 years caring“Booking and accompanying people to appointments, helping with personal care such as showering and dressing, supporting people with eating and drinking, monitoring individuals conditions by administering medication.”£24 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Blaenau Gwent
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 write about caring for someone with dementia.
- Rachel T.Cardiff · 25 years caring“I have had over 20 years healthcare experience ranging from working with lots of different people including adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, dementia and other mental health conditions including brain injuries.”£24 an hourProfile →
- Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“Over two years of professional care, I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, heart disease and mobility issues, among other conditions, as well as those managing anxiety or depression.”£25.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Clarieta H.Newport · 16 years caring“One period that stays with me was spent giving one-to-one support to dementia patients on a ward, often during the night.”£20 an hourProfile →
“She was very caring, kind and patient to all his needs, she built up a wondetful rapport with him, she was dedicated and was there for him through good times as well as well as through the tough times like when he was in hospital a couple of times, she was there by his side, helping to keep him safe and be a familiar face through the confusion for him of being in hospital.”
Care for Parkinson's, stroke and other conditions
Carers who have looked after someone with a particular condition, such as Parkinson's, a stroke or MS.
- Of the 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
- Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“Over two years of professional care, I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, heart disease and mobility issues, among other conditions, as well as those managing anxiety or depression.”£25.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Justine T.Cardiff · 20 years caring“Over twenty years I've worked mainly in supported living and learning disability care, alongside supporting people with conditions ranging from Parkinson's and MS to heart disease, stroke recovery and end of life needs.”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Clarieta H.Newport · 16 years caring“Across the years I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease, respiratory illness, cancer and end of life care, alongside diabetes, arthritis and physical disability.”£20 an hourProfile →
Care after a hospital stay
A few weeks of extra help at home while strength and confidence come back after a hospital stay.
- Of the 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Ashe I.Pontypridd · 2 years caring“I am based in Pontypridd and offer hourly and overnight care, and over the past two years I have supported people with a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, anxiety and depression, and end of life care.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Nesrin E.Cardiff · 2 years caring“My background is as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, and I have carried that grounding into supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness, arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as those recovering from operations or…”£22 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 6 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
- Justine T.Cardiff · 20 years caring“Over twenty years I've worked mainly in supported living and learning disability care, alongside supporting people with conditions ranging from Parkinson's and MS to heart disease, stroke recovery and end of life needs.”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Carolyn F.Blaenau Gwent · 15 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care across Blaenau Gwent, and over 15 years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, mobility problems and end of life care.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Katharine R.Pontypridd · 14 years caring“I have supported people recovering from surgery or orthopaedic injuries, living with respiratory illness or heart disease, and those needing end of life care, always with patience and a steady manner.”£20 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Blaenau Gwent
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Hannah I.Cardiff · 15 years caring“I bring that same calm, unhurried approach to my care work, offering hourly and overnight visiting care across Cardiff.”Does nightsProfile →
Tim H.Aberdare · 16 years caring“Based in Aberdare, I offer hourly and overnight care, and I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from washing and dressing to moving and handling, catheter care and medication reminders.”Does nightsProfile →
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 7 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
- Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“I'm based in Cwmbran and offer hourly, live-in and overnight support. People tell me I explain things clearly and stay calm, which matters when routines need to be understood and trusted.”£25.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
- Clarieta H.Newport · 16 years caring“That grounding still shapes how I work today, based in Newport and offering hourly, overnight and live-in care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Olabode O.Cardiff · 2 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly visits, live-in placements and overnight care, and I try to bring the same unhurried manner to each.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 45 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Blaenau Gwent.
- A week here costs £1,049 to £1,232 with our fee included, typically £1,145.
- Of the 12 nearest carers with a full profile, 4 also do live-in care as well as visits.
- Osei Owusu D.Cwmbrân · 2 years caring“I'm based in Cwmbran and offer hourly, live-in and overnight support. People tell me I explain things clearly and stay calm, which matters when routines need to be understood and trusted.”£180 a day1 reviewProfile →
- Clarieta H.Newport · 16 years caring“That grounding still shapes how I work today, based in Newport and offering hourly, overnight and live-in care.”£146 a dayProfile →
- Olabode O.Cardiff · 2 years caring“Day to day, I offer hourly visits, live-in placements and overnight care, and I try to bring the same unhurried manner to each.”£135 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Blaenau Gwent
Care homes in Blaenau Gwent are inspected by Care Inspectorate Wales, and each home publishes its inspection reports. Across the UK a residential place costs about £1,160 a week and a nursing place about £1,410, while a live-in carer here costs £1,049 to £1,232 a week.
Elderly care in Blaenau Gwent helps you weigh care at home against a care home, and care at home or a care home goes through what to ask a home before choosing it.
Agencies or private carers
Home care agencies and private carers in Blaenau Gwent
Home care agencies
20 private carers near Blaenau Gwent
Every carer on PrimeCarers has passed an enhanced DBS, identity and right-to-work check and an online interview before they appear (how we check carers). Agency or private carer compares the two, and the best home carers in Blaenau Gwent profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Blaenau Gwent
Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and can contribute after a financial assessment, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding care sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Blaenau Gwent ask about the types of care
20 carers within about an hour of Blaenau Gwent offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, care homes and nursing homes.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,145 with our fee included, against about £1,160 for a care home place. For a couple, one live-in carer costs about £1,350 a week, far less than two care home places. Care at home or a care home goes through the decision.
Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council can contribute after an assessment, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding care sets out each route.