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 £24 an hour29 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £24 an hour52 carers within about 45 minutes of Blaenau Gwent
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night30 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,043 to £1,215 a week48 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, September 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.
- 52 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Blaenau Gwent, charging £19 to £24 an hour with our fee included, typically £22.
- 41 of the 52 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Yvonne C.Bristol · 18 years caring£30 an hourProfile →
Bongani N.Cardiff · 14 years caring£24 an hourProfile →
Tim H.Aberdare · 16 years caring“My working week these days is built around homecare, spending time one to one with people in their own homes rather than in a residential setting.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 29 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Brendan E.Nailsea · 7 years caring“Just as important to me is the companionship side, whether that's a walk, a photography chat or simply putting the world to rights over a cup of tea.”£22.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Dorota Anna B.Bristol · 10 years caring“I am comfortable with hands-on personal care, including hoist use, catheter care and wound dressing, but I also pay close attention to the quieter side of the job, sitting with someone through anxiety or low mood, and simply being good company.”£23.50 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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Katharine R.Pontypridd · 14 years caring“I help with washing, dressing, moving and handling, and medication reminders, and I am experienced with hoist use, catheter and colostomy care, and PEG feeding where needed.”£20 an hourProfile →
Paula J.Dursley · 20 years caring“Day to day I help with washing, dressing, toileting and catheter care, manage medication reminders, and assist with moving and handling, including hoist use.”£21.90 an hourProfile →
Claire F.Powys · 33 years caring“In that time I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, MS, heart and respiratory illness, and many other conditions, and I am just as comfortable with bathing, toileting, catheter care and hoist use as I am with medication reminders and a…”£20 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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Judith K.Bristol · 6 years caring“I have supported people with a huge range of needs, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, spinal injuries and mental health conditions such as anxiety and schizophrenia, alongside personal care like bathing, dressing, medication reminders and hoist…”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Olabode O.Cardiff · 2 years caring“I'm based in Cardiff and have two years of professional care experience here, alongside three years working in care abroad, so I've supported people through a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, respiratory illness and end of…”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Hannah I.Cardiff · 15 years caring“I'm comfortable with the practical side of care, from bathing, dressing and catheter care to medication reminders and hoist assistance, and I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and arthritis, among other conditions.”£25 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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Anita B.South Gloucestershire · 20 years caring“I have supported clients with conditions ranging from dementia, stroke and Parkinson's to arthritis, respiratory illness and post operative recovery, and I am confident with personal care, moving and handling, medication reminders and everyday household tasks.”£24 an hourProfile →
Aminata D.Bristol · 4 years caring“I have spent four years providing hourly, visiting care to people across Bristol, building up experience with a wide range of conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as supporting people who are…”£18.70 an hourProfile →
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 →
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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 23 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Kimberley O.Bristol · 10 years caring“I also have experience and competence in liaising with other health care professionals, such as district nurses, GP's, occupational therapists, hospitals, other carers/agencies, and more.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Gradwell F.Bristol · 10 years caring“I have been doing this for ten years now, and in that time I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, diabetes and a good deal more, but the clinical side has never been the whole story for me.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Clarieta H.Newport · 16 years caring“Care found me through hospital wards rather than a career plan, and it stuck. Over 16 years I moved from support work into more advanced nursing duties, which taught me how much steadiness matters when someone is frightened or in pain.”£20 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Donna Olivia S.Bristol · 10 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, respiratory illness and end of life care, and I am just as comfortable with practical household tasks like cooking and laundry as I am with personal care.”£18.80 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
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 →
Hannah D.Ruardean · 20 years caring“Over the years I have built experience with a huge range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to arthritis, diabetes and end of life care, and I have recently kept my skills current with PEG feeding training from district nurses.”£22 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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Amele Fane Jane L.Hereford · 15 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care in Hereford, and I like the variety of moving between short visits and staying longer with someone, whichever suits the family best.”Does nightsProfile →
Robert Lutaaya Z.Bridgend County Borough · 15 years caring“I am based in Bridgend County Borough and offer hourly visiting care, overnight care and live-in care.”Does nightsProfile →
Liliane Shire N.Bristol · 13 years caring“My week can look quite different from one day to the next, moving between hourly visits, overnight stays and longer live-in placements around Bristol, but what I enjoy most stays the same wherever I am, which is helping someone feel steadier and more like…”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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Jamie-Leigh S.Builth Wells · 15 years caring£22.50 an hourProfile →
Slavka A.South Gloucestershire · 5 years caring£22.50 an hourProfile →
Rosemary C.Bristol · 14 years caring“I split my working week between hourly visits and overnight stays across Bristol, and it's the overnight care I find most rewarding.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 48 live-in carers are based within about two hours of Blaenau Gwent.
- A week here costs £1,043 to £1,215 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 16 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 →
Timerthy B.5 years caring“Whether it is hourly visits, overnight support or full live-in care, I try to bring the same calm, unhurried manner to each visit, so people feel like themselves rather than like a task to get through.”£190 a day1 reviewProfile →
Nomakholwa Faith T.Bristol · 30 years caring“That kind of patience comes from three decades of hands on experience, based in Bristol and offering hourly visits, overnight support and live-in care.”£155 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 £1,043 to £1,215 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
52 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
52 carers within about 45 minutes 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 £1,120 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.