Can City of London Corporation fund a home care package in London?

Yes, City of London Corporation can contribute towards home care for residents of the Square Mile who have eligible needs following a care needs assessment. A financial assessment then looks at income and savings to decide how much the person pays and how much the council covers. People living in other London boroughs should approach their own council, as each authority funds care for its own residents. Funded support can be delivered as a managed service or as a direct payment so the family chooses the agency.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in London?

Contact the adult social care team at the council where the person lives. For someone resident within the Square Mile that is City of London Corporation, while other Londoners should ring their own borough council. You can request an assessment by phone or through the council's website, and there is no charge regardless of income or savings. The assessor will visit, often within a few weeks, and then discuss a support plan that may include home care, equipment or day services.

Which providers in London offer home care?

There are 1,136 home care agencies registered across London on this directory, ranging from large regional providers to small local teams. Examples include BM Homecare Limited, CLIA Care, Dignity Direct Homecare Limited, Caremark Ealing, Helping Hands Kensington and Chelsea, MiHomecare Kensington and Chelsea, and Care Outlook Hackney. Availability varies by postcode and by the times of day you need visits, so it is sensible to shortlist a handful of agencies covering your area and compare them.

What is the difference between a home care agency and a nursing agency?

A home care agency provides personal care and support with everyday tasks such as washing, dressing, meals, medication prompts and companionship, delivered by trained care workers in the person's own home. A nursing agency employs registered nurses who can carry out clinical tasks such as wound care, catheter management or complex medication administration. Many people only need a home care agency, and district nurses attached to the GP surgery cover any clinical work. Where nursing needs are ongoing and substantial, an NHS Continuing Healthcare assessment is often the next step.

What should I ask when speaking to a home care agency in London?

Ask how carers are recruited, trained and supervised, and whether the person will see the same small team rather than a rotating cast. Check the minimum visit length, how punctuality is monitored, and what happens when a regular carer is unavailable. Ask about the office's out of hours contact, how care notes are shared with family, and how concerns are handled. Request a written care plan and a clear breakdown of hourly rates, mileage charges and any weekend or bank holiday premiums.

How far in advance should I start looking for home care in London?

For a planned start, four to six weeks gives time for a council assessment, comparing agencies and a proper introduction to the carers. If a hospital discharge is imminent, the ward's discharge team can escalate matters and short term reablement is sometimes arranged within days. For self-funders arranging privately, many London agencies can begin visits within a week or two, though availability tightens for early morning slots. Starting conversations early also gives you time to trial the arrangement before needs increase.

Home Care in London

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2,435 home care in London (showing 1951–2000)

Holistic Care and Training C.I.C · Waterfields Residents Association Centre, Feltham, Hounslow, TW14 8BA
Home care · Run by Holistic Care and Training C.I.C
We at Holistic Care and Training C.I.C are a home care agency proudly supporting people across Feltham and the wider London Borough of Hounslow. Our mission is simple: to deliver compassionate, person centred home care that helps...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
NursLink Homecare · 2.19 Chester House, London, Lambeth, SW9 6DE
Home care · CQC Good · Run by NursLink Homecare Limited
NursLink Homecare supports people in their own homes across Lambeth and the surrounding parts of London. We work with older people and younger adults, with people living with dementia, with people who have learning disabilities and autism...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Home Healthcare/Capable Care · 167 High Street, Beckenham, Bromley, BR3 1AE
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Home Healthcare Ltd
We at Home Healthcare/Capable Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Beckenham and the wider Bromley area, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best: their own home. Based in the BR postcode...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability
Lifelong Home Care Services · 78 Craven Park, London, Brent, NW10 4AE
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Lifelong Home Care Services Limited
We are a home care agency based in Brent, supporting people in their own homes across this part of London. We work with older people, including many living with dementia, with adults who have a learning disability or autism, with people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Stockwellcare Support Services · 215 Amesbury Avenue, London, Lambeth, SW2 3BJ
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Stockwellcare Support Services Ltd
We are a home care agency based in Lambeth, supporting people in their own homes across south London. We visit older people, including many living with dementia, adults with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
PAT & FLO · Third Floor, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 2LT
Home care · Run by Pat&Flo Limited
We are a home care agency based in Ilford, supporting people in their own homes across Redbridge and the surrounding area. We visit older people, including many living with dementia, adults with mental health needs, people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Visiting Angels South West Essex · Ground Floor, London, Waltham Forest, E10 7JQ
Home care · Run by Complete Qadri Care Limited
Visiting Angels South West Essex provides care at home for people in Waltham Forest and the surrounding area. We are a home care agency, so our care workers come to you, and the point of the whole arrangement is that people stay in their...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Creative Support - Apsley Court · 100 Wellington Road, Orpington, Bromley, BR5 4AQ
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Creative Support Limited
Here at Creative Support Apsley Court, we provide home care to people living in Orpington and the wider Bromley area. We come to you, supporting people in the comfort and familiarity of their own home, which we know makes a real difference...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Home Instead Wembley · 17 Station Parade, Edgware, Harrow, HA8 6RW
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Blue Bay Home Care Limited
Home Instead Wembley provides care at home for people in Edgware, Wembley and the surrounding parts of Harrow and north west London. We are a home care agency, which means the care comes to you and fits around your routine. We support...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment
The Trampery Tottenham · 639 High Road, London, Haringey, N17 8AA
Home care · Run by Jalbe Care ltd
The Trampery Tottenham provides care at home to adults in Haringey and the surrounding parts of north London. We support older people who need help to carry on living in their own houses, people with physical disabilities and younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
TCM Care Services · 246-250, London, Newham, E7 9HZ
Home care · Run by TCM Care Services Limited
TCM Care supports people in their own homes across Newham and neighbouring parts of east London. We work with older people, with younger adults, and with people living with a physical disability. Home care is only worth having if it fits...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Magic House · 5-11 Green Lanes, London, Enfield, N13 4TN
Home care · Run by Magic Life Limited
At Magic House, we provide home care support to people living in Enfield and the surrounding areas of London. We come to you, working within your own home to help you live as independently and comfortably as possible, on your own terms. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
HR Recruitment and Consultancy Services · Olympic House 28-42, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 1BA
Home care · Run by HR Recruitment And Consultancy Services Ltd
We are a home care agency based in Ilford, supporting people in their own homes across Redbridge and the surrounding area. We visit older people, including many living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, people living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Acerta24 · Weatherill House, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 4WF
Home care · Run by Acerta24 Limited
Acerta24 provides care and support at home for people in Croydon and the surrounding area. We are a home care agency, so everything happens where you live, at times you have agreed with us. We support older people, including many living...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Aim24 Care - Main Office · Suite 205, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, NW10 6RF
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Aim24 Care Limited
We are Aim24 Care, supporting adults in their own homes across Hammersmith and Fulham and the surrounding parts of London. We support older people and people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, and younger adults who...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
EPR Services · 117 Ley Street, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 4BH
Home care · CQC Good · Run by EPR Services Ltd
EPR provides care at home for people living in Ilford and across Redbridge. We support older people, adults living with dementia, people with learning disabilities and autism, those living with mental ill health, adults with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Star Care UK - 51-55 Fowler Road · 51-55 Fowler Road, Hainault, Redbridge, IG6 3XE
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Star Care UK Ltd
Star Care UK supports people in their own homes in Hainault and the surrounding parts of Redbridge and east London. We work with older people and younger adults, people living with dementia or mental ill health, people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Thames Homecare Service · Unit 241, London, Southwark, SE5 7HN
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Thames Homecare Service Ltd
Thames Homecare Southwark provides care at home for people living across Southwark and nearby parts of London. We support older people, adults living with dementia, people living with mental ill health, adults with physical disabilities...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Holistic Care UK · 28 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA7 4HD
Home care · Run by Holistic Care U K Ltd
Holistic Care UK provides care in people's own homes in Bexleyheath and across the borough of Bexley. We support older people, adults living with dementia, people with learning disabilities and autistic adults, adults with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Envico Supported Living · 59 Commonwealth Avenue, Hayes, Hillingdon, UB3 2PN
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Envico Supported Living LTD
We are Envico Supported Living, a home care agency based in Hayes in the London Borough of Hillingdon. We support older people and younger adults in their own homes, including adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults
Care Sante · Unit 6, London, Barnet, N3 2JU
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Care Sante London Limited
We are Care Sante London, a home care agency working in Barnet and the surrounding parts of London. We support older people and younger adults in their own homes, including people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Reflection of Care · Flat 18, Sidcup, Bexley, DA14 6PE
Home care · Run by Reflection of Care Ltd
We are Reflection of Care, based in Sidcup, and we provide care in people's own homes across Bexley and nearby. We support older people and younger adults, and our purpose is the same in both cases: enough of the right help, at the right...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults
SREM Care Giver · 271 East Lane, Wembley, Brent, HA0 3NS
Home care · Run by SREM Care Giver Limited
SREM Care Giver supports adults at home in Wembley and across the Brent area. We visit people in their own houses and flats, and we work around the household that is already there rather than expecting anyone to rearrange their life for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Lifepaths Care · Suite 402 Part Fourth Floor, London, Newham, E7 9HZ
Home care · Run by Lifepaths Care Ltd
Lifepaths Care supports people in their own homes across Newham and neighbouring parts of east London. Those we visit include older people, adults living with dementia, people living with mental ill health, adults with sight or hearing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Hawley House · Ground Floor, London, Newham, E13 0AD
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Simply Care (Worldwide) Limited
Hawley House provides care at home across Newham and the neighbouring parts of east London. We support older adults, people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, people living with mental health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability
Always Caring · 14 Letchworth Drive, Bromley, Bromley, BR2 9BE
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Always Caring Bromley Ltd
We are Always Caring Bromley, supporting adults in their own homes across Bromley and the surrounding area. We support older people, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and younger adults who need help with daily life....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults
Bravo Care Branch · Britannia House, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, W6 0LH
Home care · Run by Bravo Care Limited
We are Bravo Care, supporting adults in their own homes across Hammersmith and Fulham and the surrounding parts of London. The range of people we work with is wide. Older people and people living with dementia, adults with learning...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Hayes Staff Recruitment · 1 Redford Way, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB8 1SZ
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Hayes Staff Recruitment Limited
Hayes Staff Recruitment provides care and support to people in their own homes in Uxbridge and across the borough of Hillingdon. We work with older people and younger adults, with people living with dementia, with people who have learning...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Heart Care Services · Highstone House, Barnet, Barnet, EN5 5SU
Home care · Run by Heart Care Services Ltd
We are Heart Care, based in Barnet, and we provide care in people's own homes across the borough and nearby. We support older people, including many living with dementia, people living with mental ill health, people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
London Borough of - Reablement Service · Merton Civic Centre, Morden, Merton, SM4 5DX
Home care · CQC Good · Run by London Borough of Merton
We are the reablement team for the London Borough of Merton, based in Morden and working with residents in their own homes across the borough. Reablement is short term support with a clear purpose. Someone may have come out of hospital,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Esther Care Services · 151A Church Road, Northolt, Ealing, UB5 5AG
Home care · Run by Esther Care Services Ltd
We are Esther Care, supporting adults in their own homes in Northolt and across Ealing. We support older people and people living with dementia, people living with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities, people with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Home Instead · Second & Third Floor Offices, London, Waltham Forest, E4 7BJ
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Glendora Care Limited
We are the Home Instead team in Waltham Forest, supporting people in their own homes across the borough. We work with older people and people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, people managing a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
The Grove · 63 The Grove, London, Enfield, N13 5LD
Home care · CQC Good · Run by CareForYou Ltd
The Grove provides support to adults in their own homes in Enfield and the surrounding part of London. We work with older people and younger adults, adults with learning disabilities and autism, people managing mental health conditions,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Rosemont Care · Unit 2-3 Maldon Road, Romford, Havering, RM7 0JB
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Rosemont Care Limited
We are Rosemont Care, a home care provider based in Romford supporting people in their own homes across Havering and the surrounding area. The people we work with are varied. We support older people and people living with dementia, adults...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Eating Disorders
Standby Care · Flat 15, London, Newham, E13 0PG
Home care · Run by Standby Care Limited
We are Standby Care, a home care provider in Newham supporting people in their own homes across the borough. We work with older people and people living with dementia, people with a physical disability or a visual or hearing impairment,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Umbrella Health Care · 17b Kingsland Road, London, Hackney, E2 8AA
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Umbrella Health Care Ltd
Umbrella Health Care provides support at home to adults in Hackney and the surrounding parts of east London. The people we work with include older people who need help to stay in their own houses, adults living with dementia, people with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Eating Disorders
Jays Homecare · Unit 314, London, Brent, NW2 7HD
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Jay's Homecare Limited
We are Jays Homecare, supporting adults in their own homes across Brent and the surrounding parts of London. The range of people we work with is wide. Older people and people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Global Social Care Services · Hoskins Community Centre, Victoria Dock, Newham, E16 3RU
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Sebott Solutions Limited
We are Global Social Care, based at Victoria Dock and supporting people in their own homes across Newham and the surrounding boroughs. The people we work with cover a broad range. Older people and people living with dementia, adults with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Aspire Community Care & Support · St. Marks Church & Community Centre, London, Newham, E6 5YA
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Aspire Community Care & Support Ltd
We are Aspire Community Care and Support, working across Newham and the surrounding parts of London. We provide care and support to adults in their own homes. The range of people we work with is wide. Older people and people living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Eating Disorders
Bestchoice Global · 4 Leys Avenue, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 9XR
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Bestchoice Global Ltd
Bestchoice Global provides support at home to adults in Dagenham and across the borough of Barking and Dagenham. The people we work with include older people who need help to stay in their own houses, adults living with dementia, people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Southside Partnership Domiciliary Care Agency · 31-33 Lumiere Court, London, Wandsworth, SW17 7BQ
Home care · Run by Southside Partnership
We are the Southside Partnership, providing care and support to adults in their own homes across Wandsworth and the surrounding parts of London. Our work is with adults who have learning disabilities and autistic adults, with people living...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability
Scodef Care (Scodef) · Office 10, Orpington, Bromley, BR5 3QB
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Scodef Ltd
We are Scodef Care, supporting adults in their own homes in Orpington and the surrounding part of Bromley. We support people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities or autism, people with physical disabilities, and people...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment
Luton Road · 3-13 Luton Road, London, Newham, E13 8HD
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Look Ahead Care and Support Limited
We provide care and support at Luton Road, in the London Borough of Newham, for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Our support is given where people live, and the aim is a settled, ordinary life in the community rather...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism
Rear of 15 Queens Way · Rear Of 15, Enfield, Enfield, EN3 4SA
Home care · Run by Global Care Agency Ltd
We are a home care provider based at Queens Way in Enfield, supporting people in their own homes across the borough and the surrounding area. We work with older people and people living with dementia, adults managing a mental health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Partnership Care & Support · 14 Burley Close, London, Merton, SW16 4QQ
Home care · Run by Partnership Care & Support Ltd
Partnership Care & Support is a home care agency working in Merton and the neighbouring parts of London. The name reflects how we try to operate, which is alongside people and their families rather than doing things to them. Every package...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Star Care UK · 272 London Road, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 7DJ
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Star Care UK Ltd
We are Star Care UK, based in Wallington and supporting people in their own homes across Sutton and the surrounding boroughs. The people we work with cover a wide range. Older people and people living with dementia, adults with a learning...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Unique Personnel (UK) · Ivy House, London, Lewisham, SE6 4TT
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Unique Personnel (U.K.) Limited
We provide care at home in Lewisham and the surrounding parts of London. Those we support include older adults, people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Home Care Preferred Winchmore Hill · Firs Farm Community Hub, London, Enfield, N21 2PJ
Home care · CQC Good · Run by HCP (Franchise) Limited
We are Home Care Preferred in Winchmore Hill, supporting people in their own homes across Enfield and the surrounding area. We work with older people and people living with dementia, people with a physical disability or a visual or hearing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Managing Care · Basement, Croydon, Croydon, CR9 1PB
Home care · CQC Good · Run by Managing Care Limited
We provide care at home across Croydon. Those we support include older adults, people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults
Grangefield Healthcare · 788 Green Lane, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1YT
Home care · Run by Grangefield Healthcare Ltd
Grangefield Healthcare is a home care agency working in Dagenham and the surrounding parts of Barking and Dagenham. We visit people at home and provide the support that makes staying there possible, from a short morning call to several...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Alcohol / Drug Misuse