Home Care in Havering that feels like family
Find a qualified carer near you in Havering. Speak to them before you commit, and get matched within 24 hours with no hidden fees.
Covering Havering, Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge and surrounding areas of London.
Carers undergo interviews and background checks
Carers near Havering
£20–£25/hr
Visiting care with us in Havering compared to local listings of £34.44/hr
Lottie · 2026 market averages
124
carers in Havering
17.3%
of Havering residents are 65+
Office for National Statistics · mid-2025
+3.9pp
above London’s 13.4% aged 65+
Office for National Statistics · mid-2025
Care in Havering that fits
the home you love
Live-in care in Havering
A dedicated carer lives in the home, providing one-to-one support and companionship.
Visiting care in Havering
Flexible visits that fit around daily life, from a few hours a week to regular ongoing support.
Respite care in Havering
Short-term care when needed - whether for recovery, cover, or a break from caring.
Companion care in Havering
Warm, consistent support focused on companionship, routine, and helping loved ones stay connected in Havering.
Dementia care in Havering
Expert support for memory loss and confusion, delivered in the comfort of home.
Overnight care in Havering
Support through the night to keep your loved one safe, settled, and reassured.
Travel companion care in Havering
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 Havering
- ID & Right to work
- Enhanced DBS
- Professional References
- Interviewed
Areas in Havering
We cover home care across Havering including Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge, Bexley. Many families near Havering arrange visiting or live-in care after treatment at Queen's Hospital (Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust). Also nearby: King George Hospital.
How we work
- 1
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 Havering
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.
Listed visiting care in Havering averages £34.44 an hour, and live-in care £1,631 a week. With us, 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 Havering
Your questions,
answered
Listed visiting care in Havering averages £34.44/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 Havering 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 Havering can carry out a care needs assessment and explain whether you qualify for council-funded support, direct payments, or self-funded home care in Havering. We can work alongside council-funded packages or fully private arrangements.
Yes. Many families near Havering arrange visiting or live-in care after treatment at Queen's Hospital (Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust). We can help you plan cover for the first days and weeks at home, including personal care, medication prompts, and companionship.
CQC lists 113 home care agencies in Havering (CQC locations August 2026). CQC lists 52 care homes in Havering. Many families still choose an independent carer rather than an agency rota.
NHS QOF 2024/25 records 1,848 people on the GP dementia register in Havering. This is diagnosed dementia, not an estimate of everyone living with the condition.
ONS mid-2025 estimates put 48,496 Havering residents at 65+, 17.3% of the borough. 7,371 are aged 85+.
Still have questions?
Call our care advisors or send an enquiry — we’ll guide you through the next steps.