Home Care in Dulwich that feels like family
Find a qualified carer near you in Dulwich. Speak to them before you commit, and get matched within 24 hours with no hidden fees.
Covering Dulwich, Southwark, East Dulwich and surrounding areas of London.
Carers undergo interviews and background checks
Carers near Dulwich
£20–£25/hr
Visiting care with us in Dulwich compared to local listings of £33.73/hr
Lottie · 2026 market averages
225
carers in Dulwich
9.6%
of Southwark residents are 65+
Office for National Statistics · mid-2025
King's College Hospital
Nearest hospital for Dulwich
NHS
Care in Dulwich that fits
the home you love
Live-in care in Dulwich
One carer lives in the home: daytime support, overnight rest. We match you with a vetted carer, often within days.
Visiting care in Dulwich
Flexible visits that fit around daily life, from a few hours a week to regular ongoing support.
Respite care in Dulwich
Short-term care when needed - whether for recovery, cover, or a break from caring.
Companion care in Dulwich
Warm, consistent support focused on companionship, routine, and helping loved ones stay connected in Dulwich.
Dementia care in Dulwich
Expert support for memory loss and confusion, delivered in the comfort of home.
Overnight care in Dulwich
Support through the night to keep your loved one safe, settled, and reassured.
Travel companion care in Dulwich
A trusted carer to accompany you or a loved one on journeys, appointments, or holidays.
Carers you can trust
We begin screening every carer before introducing them and continue checks through the onboarding process.
Get matched now in Dulwich
- ID & Right to work
- Enhanced DBS
- Professional References
- Interviewed
Areas near Dulwich
We cover home care across Southwark including East Dulwich. Many families near Dulwich arrange visiting or live-in care after treatment at King's College Hospital (King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust / Guy's and St Thomas'). Also nearby: St Thomas' Hospital.
How we work
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Browse carers & speak to us
Explore carers in your area and tell us your needs. We'll confirm availability, answer questions, and help you shortlist.
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Meet and choose your carer
We arrange free and no obligation introductions with your preferred carers so you can find the right fit. Once you've chosen, care can begin.
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Start care, simply managed
We'll provide an agreement and handle the admin. Carers log visits through our app, and you'll receive a weekly invoice.
Understanding care costs in Dulwich
Costs depend on the level of support, hours, and care type. We’ll help you understand typical pricing and match you with carers who fit your needs and budget.
Visiting and companion care are usually hourly (often around £20–£25), overnight care is per night (often around £150–£200), and live-in care is usually around £1,050–£1,400 per week.
Cost guides in Dulwich
Your questions,
answered
Listed visiting care in Dulwich, Southwark and nearby areas like East Dulwich averages £33.73/hr (Lottie 2026 market averages). With Match with Care, visiting care is usually £20–£25/hr and live-in care is usually £1,050–£1,400/week. We’ll outline clear rates when we introduce carers.
We match you with carers based on your location, needs, and preferences. You can browse carers in Dulwich, Southwark or we can shortlist suitable options for you.
Visiting care is hourly support during the day or week. Live-in care means a carer stays in the home for ongoing support.
Visiting care is usually charged hourly (around £20–£25/hr) for scheduled visits. Live-in care is typically priced per day (around £150–£200/day) because a carer stays in the home for ongoing support. The right option depends on how many hours of help you need each day.
Typical home care fees cover the carer's time for agreed tasks such as personal care, meal support, companionship, and mobility help. Live-in arrangements also include overnight presence. Agency or platform fees, specialist equipment, and carer holiday cover may sit outside the headline rate — we outline these clearly before you choose a carer.
Yes. You can review profiles, speak with carers, and choose who you feel most comfortable with before any care begins.
London Borough of Southwark can carry out a care needs assessment and explain whether you qualify for council-funded support, direct payments, or self-funded home care in Dulwich, Southwark. We can work alongside council-funded packages or fully private arrangements.
Yes. Many families near Dulwich, Southwark arrange visiting or live-in care after treatment at King's College Hospital (King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust / Guy's and St Thomas'). We can help you plan cover for the first days and weeks at home, including personal care, medication prompts, and companionship.
CQC lists 55 home care agencies in Southwark (CQC locations August 2026). CQC lists 10 care homes in Southwark. SE21 is wider than Dulwich itself, so these counts are for the postcode district, not the neighbourhood boundary.
NHS QOF 2024/25 records 1,435 people on the GP dementia register in Southwark. This is diagnosed dementia, not an estimate of everyone living with the condition.
ONS mid-2025 estimates put 29,969 Southwark residents at 65+, 9.6% of the borough. 3,226 are aged 85+.
Dulwich Village's large family houses and leafy roads near the Picture Gallery suit live-in care, driving carers and longer visiting rotas in spacious suburban-style homes.
Still have questions?
Call our care advisors or send an enquiry - we’ll guide you through the next steps.