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 hour27 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour263 carers within about 45 minutes of Barking and Dagenham
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £165 a night39 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,120 a week99 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.
- 263 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Barking and Dagenham, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 28 of the 54 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Aqsa A.Greater London · 7 years caring“Some visits are about medication and personal care, others are simply about sitting down for a proper chat over tea.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Roslyn B.10 years caring£18.80 an hourProfile →
Olubukola Maria A.Dagenham · 12 years caring“I am based in Dagenham and offer hourly, visiting and overnight care, and over more than a decade I have supported people through an enormous range of conditions and circumstances, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to learning disabilities, autism…”£19 an hourProfile →
“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.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 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 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 →
Alice S.Rainham · 9 years caring“I'm comfortable with hands-on personal care such as bathing, moving and handling, and catheter care, but I put just as much value on companionship and simply being good company.”£20 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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 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 →
Mary N.Barking · 15 years caring“Day to day this covers washing and dressing, moving and handling, hoist and catheter care, medication reminders, cooking and the general running of a home.”£22.10 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 →
“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”
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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 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 →
Ruth Njoki K.20 years caring“I am experienced carer/support worker being in the care sector for over 15 years Particularly experienced with the elderly and people with dementia, learning difficulties and autism.”£20 an hourProfile →
Eric N.Ilford · 8 years caring“I have supported people through a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, cancer and end of life care, as well as diabetes, arthritis and mobility problems after a fall or operation.”£18.50 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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
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 →
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 →
Shahab A.9 years caring“Alongside that I completed specific training in dementia and stroke care, and I've since supported people with a wide range of conditions, from Parkinson's and MS to diabetes and declining mobility.”£18.80 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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 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 →
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 →
Mary L.Romford · 30 years caring“When that chapter ended, I went back to nursing in hospitals for a while, because caring for people, in whatever setting, is simply what I do.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 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 →
Lawrencia A.Romford · 1 years caring“I have supported people with a range of needs, including dementia, mobility issues, learning disabilities, and end-of-life care.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Lorin Cristian C.Romford · 6 years caring“I have also supported people at the end of life, and I try to bring the same steady, respectful approach whether the need is physical or emotional, including for those managing anxiety, depression or an eating disorder.”£19 an hourProfile →
“We couldn't have hoped for more positive, supportive and pleasurable care experience. We will miss her.”
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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 39 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £165 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Josephine N.Barking · 15 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care in Barking, and after fifteen years in this work I still find the personal side matters most.”Does nightsProfile →
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 →
Adeyoola A.Greater London · 1 years caring“Based in Greater London, I offer hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, and I speak English and Yoruba.”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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 42 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Mamia D.Dagenham · 6 years caring“I've supported people with osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, ME/CFS and poor or declining mobility, including clients who are bedbound, and I take real care to keep people comfortable, safe and treated with dignity, whether I'm visiting for a few hours or…”£20 an hourProfile →
Warah Adama K.Ilford · 7 years caring“That honesty is something I bring to every night shift, along with seven years of steady, reliable experience caring for people across Ilford.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Sunia K.Dagenham · 4 years caring“I offer both hourly and live-in care from my base in Dagenham, and I find I do my best work when there is time to build that kind of familiarity, whether that is with someone managing dementia, recovering from a stroke, or needing steady support with mobility…”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 99 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 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 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 →
Margaret N.Ilford · 8 years caring“Based in Ilford, I offer hourly visits, live-in care, and overnight stays, depending on what a family needs.”£145 a dayProfile →
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
263 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
263 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.