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Visiting care in London that feels like family

We introduce you to trusted carers and guide you through every step of the process from funding to ongoing care. Typical visiting care £20–£25/hr in London.

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  • £20–£25/hr

    Visiting care with us in London compared to local listings of £31.60/hr

    Lottie · 2026 market averages

  • 125

    carers in London

  • 300,966

    people providing 20+ hours unpaid care a week in London

    UK Census 2021

  • 13.4%

    of London residents are 65+

    Office for National Statistics · mid-2025

What is visiting care

What is visiting care in London?

Visiting care in London, including nearby Camden, is booked by the hour for personal care, meals, and check-ins — you only pay for the visits you need. Listed visiting care in London averages £31.60/hr (Lottie 2026 market averages), compared with £20–£25/hr with us. London has 300,966 people providing 20+ hours unpaid care a week (Census 2021). 13.4% of London residents are aged 65+ (ONS mid-2025).

It's one of the most flexible types of home care. Visits can be arranged daily, weekly, or at times that suit your routine, and support can easily be increased if needs change.

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What a visiting carer in London can help with

  • Personal care
  • Support to start the day
  • Meal preparation
  • Mealtime assistance
  • Medication support
  • Light housework
  • Shopping
  • Companionship
  • Getting out
  • Running errands
  • Appointments
  • Prescriptions
  • Help getting ready for bed
  • Social activities
  • Pets and plants
  • Health monitoring
  • Continence care
  • Mobility support
  • Communication support
  • Flexible visits
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Benefits of visiting care at
your home

  • Pay for the hours you book

    Start from the visits you need and scale up—without paying for empty hours.

  • Built around their day

    Meals, medication, and errands timed when they actually matter—not a rigid rota.

  • Flexible as life shifts

    Add or trim visits when routines change—no long lock-in before you’re ready.

  • Fully vetted carers

    Same interviews, DBS checks, and references as every carer on the platform.

Visiting care at home

Cost of visiting care

Listed visiting care in London averages £31.60 an hour. With us it is usually £20–£25 an hour, and you only pay for the hours you book.

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How we work

  1. 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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

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Carers you can trust

We begin screening every carer before introducing them and continue checks through the onboarding process.

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Areas in London

We cover home care across London — you can also browse all of London from our London hub.

Your questions,
answered

Visiting care in London and nearby areas like Camden typically costs £20-£25 per hour, depending on the level of support and the carer’s experience. We’ll share clear rates when introducing carers so you know exactly what to expect.

Visits can be arranged from a few hours a week to multiple visits per day, depending on your needs. We’ll help you set a schedule that fits your routine.

Yes. You can review profiles, speak with carers, and choose who you feel most comfortable with before any visits begin.

Companion care is usually provided as visiting care, with more focus on emotional support, routine, and social connection.

Visiting care in London and nearby areas like Camden can often start within a few days, depending on availability and your preferred schedule.

A visiting carer can help with personal care, meals, medication support, companionship, and daily tasks, depending on your needs.

CQC lists 2,200 home care agencies in London (CQC locations August 2026). CQC lists 891 care homes in London. Many families still choose an independent carer rather than an agency rota.

NHS QOF 2024/25 records 54,165 people on the GP dementia register in London. This is diagnosed dementia, not an estimate of everyone living with the condition.

ONS mid-2025 estimates put 1,152,518 London residents at 65+, 13.4% of the borough. 151,595 are aged 85+.

Still have questions?

Call our care advisors or send an enquiry - we’ll guide you through the next steps.

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