Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Barking and Dagenham, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Barking and Dagenham charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Barking and Dagenham
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour30 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour2,623 carers within about 45 minutes of Barking and Dagenham
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night39 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,120 a week100 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week9 homes without nursing in Barking and Dagenham
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week8 nursing homes in Barking and Dagenham
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Barking and Dagenham charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Barking and Dagenham. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Barking and Dagenham
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.
- 2,623 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Barking and Dagenham, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 27 of the 55 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Roslyn B.10 years caring£18.80 an hourProfile →
Ayesha K.3 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care, and speak English, Punjabi and Urdu with clients and families.”£23 an hourProfile →
Dionne M.Rainham · 17 years caring£20.50 an hourProfile →
“We couldn't have hoped for more positive, supportive and pleasurable care experience. We will miss her.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Oladunni O.Dagenham · 10 years caring“I am comfortable with hands on personal care including bathing, moving and handling, PEG feeding and tracheostomy care, as well as the everyday support of cooking, laundry and companionship.”£21.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Margaret N.Ilford · 8 years caring“Alongside that, I try to be good company, and I understand how anxiety, depression, or a long illness can affect someone just as much as the physical side does.”£20 an hourProfile →
Margaret G.London · 20 years caring“There is a particular kind of company that comes from baking something together in a warm kitchen, or setting off on a slow walk and just talking.”£19 an hourProfile →
“I had Lynette V as a carer for my mother. Sadly my mother passed away in October. She was an excellent carer whose care I could not fault. She was always punctual and someone who I could rely on totally. She was always cheerful and looking for ways to stimulate my mother. She became her "friend" and provided best care always. As a senior nursing Sister myself I would recommend as a carer without hesitation.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Barking and Dagenham
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Rosemarie G.Hornchurch · 14 years caring“Rosemarie is also experienced in day to day management of personal care; maintaining and upkeep of wellbeing.”£20 an hourProfile →
Ophelia O.Dagenham · 2 years caring“I enjoy sharing a meal, chatting over a cup of tea, or simply keeping someone company through the quieter parts of the day, alongside the practical support such as help with washing, dressing, medication reminders and cooking.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Lorin Cristian C.Romford · 6 years caring“My day-to-day work covers the full range of personal care, including bathing, toileting, catheter care, wound dressing, hoist assistance and help with eating and drinking, alongside practical tasks like cooking, laundry and light housekeeping.”£19 an hourProfile →
“She treated my dad with dignity and patience, and her presence brought real peace of mind to our family during a challenging time. Paula was also a great listener. She took the time to understand not just what needed to be done, but how we wanted things done, and always carried out every task to an excellent standard.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Barking and Dagenham
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Annette Y.Dagenham · 2 years caring“I have worked one on one with later stage dementia. I am very caring and patient.”£19 an hourProfile →
Mamia D.Dagenham · 6 years caring“I've spent six years in Dagenham caring for people with complex needs, from dementia and Parkinson's-type mobility issues to end of life care, and I've learned that the small, practical things often matter most, like getting a hoist transfer right or noticing…”£20 an hourProfile →
Alice S.Rainham · 9 years caring“Over nine years I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and diabetes, as well as mental health needs like anxiety and depression.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Noami has been looking after my mother since 2022. My mother is unable to walk and suffers from dementia, so can be challenging to deal with.Noami copes with patience. She is a safe pair of hands and her years of experience certainly shine through. She deals with the district nurses who come occasionally to check up on mums health and anything else that’s needed. She is an invaluable part of our family”
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 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Mary L.Romford · 30 years caring“I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, motor neurone disease and many other conditions, and I am just as at home helping with bathing, medication reminders or hoist transfers as I am settling in for a game of cards or a chat about…”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Josephine N.Barking · 15 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, arthritis and declining mobility, among many other conditions, and I am comfortable with practical tasks like medication reminders, wound dressing and hoist assistance.”£19 an hourProfile →
Mary N.Barking · 15 years caring“Over that time I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, alongside physical disabilities, poor mobility, osteoporosis and end of life care.”£22.10 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 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Efosa Jeffery O.Dagenham · 7 years caring“I've helped clients living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and a range of other conditions, as well as people who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Kehinde O.13 years caring“I hold a master's degree in health and social care, and my career has taken me through supported living services, hospitals and private homes, which has taught me to adapt to whatever setting or situation I find myself in.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Jane M.Dagenham · 24 years caring“I looked after a client who had been discharged from hospital bedbound and very weak. I kept working with her patiently, day by day, and slowly she regained enough strength to walk again and get back some of her independence.”£25 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Tolulope A.Romford · 10 years caring“That reliability has been built over ten years of hands-on care work across Romford, where I have supported people through dementia, stroke, heart disease, cancer, Parkinson's and end of life care, among many other conditions.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Collins O.Dagenham · 4 years caring“Over four years I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, diabetes and heart disease, as well as those needing end of life care.”£19 an hourProfile →
Francis O.10 years caring“In that time I have supported people through a wide range of conditions, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson's, Huntington's, heart disease, cancer and end of life care, as well as diabetes, mobility loss and cognitive impairment.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“Charity always went above and beyond for all residents Charity would take Nan on holidays day trips and shopping adventures Charity is a fantastic care giver and would definitely recommend her Charity will a always have a place in all my family hearts for all she done for Nan Kind regards Stella bateman”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Barking and Dagenham
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Abdulrahman A.Dagenham · 5 years caring“I've worked as a professional carer for five years, based in Dagenham, offering both hourly visiting care and overnight support to clients across a wide range of needs.”Does nightsProfile →
Shahab A.9 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over nine years as a support worker I've come to believe that patience and consistency matter as much as any task on a list.”Does nightsProfile →
Eric N.Ilford · 8 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, and after eight years in the job I have learned that most good care comes down to patience and paying proper attention.”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 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 42 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Ruth Njoki K.20 years caring“I have also worked as a lone worker doing live- in care and in residential care homes doing hourly shift work and nights.”£20 an hourProfile →
Sally L.3 years caring£18 an hourProfile →
Bolanle A.Greater London · 11 years caring“Based in east London, I offer hourly and overnight visiting care, and in eleven years of working with people of all ages I have supported a wide range of needs, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, arthritis and end of life care.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 100 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Barking and Dagenham.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,050.
- Of the 50 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 also do live-in care as well as visits.
George G.Ilford · 16 years caring“Especially live in care. This has become my home now supporting and working together with the team involved.”£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
Kika-rose D.Dagenham · 14 years caring£148 a day1 reviewProfile →
Musilimat Ajoke A.Romford · 8 years caring£150 a day1 reviewProfile →
“Shamillah prepared and cooked delicious and interesting meals for Dad, and coaxed him to eat & drink, even when he was reluctant to do so. Her attention to detail with cleanliness and the personal care of Dad was faultless. She has the patience of a saint and a lovely sense of humour.”
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Barking and Dagenham
14 of the 15 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 1 of them outstanding, and 1 is rated requires improvement or inadequate. Few homes here publish their fees; across the UK a residential place costs about £1,160 a week and a nursing place about £1,410. A live-in carer here costs £1,015 to £1,120 a week, so for one person the two cost about the same, and for a couple live-in care costs far less.
Elderly care in Barking and Dagenham 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 Barking and Dagenham
130 home care agencies for older people in Barking and Dagenham
2,623 private carers near Barking and Dagenham
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 Barking and Dagenham profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Barking and Dagenham
Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Barking and Dagenham sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Barking and Dagenham ask about the types of care
2,623 carers within about 45 minutes of Barking and Dagenham offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 17 care homes in Barking and Dagenham take older people, 8 of them with nursing and 10 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,050 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.
A nursing home is a care home with registered nurses on shift, for people who need nursing as well as care, such as wound care or complex medication. Of the 17 care homes in Barking and Dagenham that take older people, 8 provide nursing. 10 are registered to care for people with dementia. The difference between a nursing home and a care home explains how to tell which is needed.
Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council contributes once savings fall below £23,250, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding home care in Barking and Dagenham sets out each route.
