Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Hackney, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Hackney charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Hackney
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour26 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour2,917 carers within about 45 minutes of Hackney
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night30 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£988 to £1,120 a week100 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week2 homes without nursing in Hackney
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week4 nursing homes in Hackney
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Hackney charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Hackney. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Hackney
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.
- 2,917 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Hackney, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 12 of the 53 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Doris B.London · 10 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care across London, and companionship sits at the heart of how I work.”£30 an hourProfile →
Adejoke F.London · 16 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Berite Eshet W.8 years caring“It matters to me that care feels personal rather than routine, and over eight years of hourly and overnight care I have found that small, shared moments make the biggest difference.”£25 an hourProfile →
“She arrived on time was very friendly and nice to chat with and really helped me getting out as I find it very difficult to motivate and go out due to several health problems and very low motivation. I will definitely be meeting up with Aminah on a regular basis. Highly recommended care worker with years of care work experience and very friendly manner. Thank you very much!”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Shadia N.London · 5 years caring“I speak English and Ganda, which sometimes helps put clients and families at ease from the first conversation.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Georgina R.London · 3 years caring“What I enjoy most is the company side of the work. I like sitting down for a proper chat, a game of cards or a puzzle, and I take real care over meals, whether that means cooking something from scratch or just making sure someone eats well and enjoys it.”£19 an hourProfile →
Bintou M.London · 3 years caring“I help with washing, dressing, moving and handling, medication reminders and meals, but I also spent a year supporting people with autism and learning disabilities, arranging outings like bowling and shopping to keep their days lively.”£19 an hourProfile →
“The interaction she gives my mother is incredible, singing, dancing, taking her to groups, on plenty of walks which mum always loves. She keeps mum very active in body and mind which is exactly what we wanted to keep the mum we knew before the dementia coming out, we were not sure we would find someone to do that but we have in Joyce. She is caring and gentle with mum and I could not recommend her highly enough!”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Hackney
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Anthony O.London · 3 years caring“Alongside that, I help with washing, dressing, medication reminders, moving around safely and catheter care, always at a gentle, unhurried pace.”£21.80 an hourProfile →
Daniela Oana P.9 years caring“Day to day, I am comfortable with the practical side of care such as moving and handling, hoist use, catheter and colostomy care, wound dressing and PEG feeding, alongside medication reminders, bathing and dressing.”£20 an hourProfile →
Marion T.15 years caring“Helping clients with their immediate needs such as washing, dressing, and maintaining their hygiene.”£17 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 Hackney
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Cornelia T.Greater London · 14 years caring“Over 14 years of caring for people across Greater London, both in their own homes on an hourly basis and living in as part of the household, I have built up experience across a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke, heart disease…”£22 an hourProfile →
Josceline Valeria D.London · 5 years caring“I've worked in care in London for five years, supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, and a wide range of physical and cognitive conditions.”£19 an hourProfile →
Shelina B.Ilford · 13 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care across Ilford, and over thirteen years I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and a wide range of other conditions, as well as those needing end of life care.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“Sidonia is a first class live-in carer whose dedication and thoughtfulness made her stay a happy experience. "”
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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 28 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Aminah M.London · 14 years caring“I have worked with clients who suffer from dementia, Parkinson's, learning disabilities, disabled, eating disorders mental health etc My hobbies are exercising, going for walks in the park, watching TV, cooking, listening to music and news.”£18.80 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Yetunde T.London · 15 years caring“I have experience with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes, arthritis and heart disease, as well as end of life and post operative care.”£20 an hourProfile →
Jackline N.London · 22 years caring“With 22 years in care, I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes and a wide range of physical and cognitive conditions, alongside anxiety and depression.”£22 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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 11 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Safiyo M.London · 15 years caring“Based in London, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and after fifteen years working with elderly and special needs clients across home visits and hospitals, I have learned that good care often starts with simply being good company.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Stephanie E.Greater London · 20 years caring“I once helped a client with severe anxiety get to a hospital appointment she'd been dreading for months, staying close and calm until she was safely seen.”£23.50 an hourProfile →
Jahdel W.Greater London · 18 years caring“I am a compassionate care professional with extensive experience supporting adults in hospital, assisted living, and home care settings.”£21 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Sarah K.“I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis, respiratory illness and end of life care, as well as learning disabilities, autism and conditions like anxiety and depression.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Adepeju B.Greater London · 23 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, respiratory illness and diabetes, as well as those needing end of life or post operative care.”£30 an hourProfile →
Shumana A.10 years caring“I've supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, anxiety, depression and end of life care, and I'm comfortable with personal care too, including bathing, dressing, catheter care and help with eating and drinking.”£21 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Hackney
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 30 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Josephine K.London · 2 years caring“My week is built around hourly visits and overnight stays across London, and the part I love most is the quiet companionship, singing an old favourite song or just talking with someone about the things they care about.”Does nightsProfile →
Matilda Aku A.London · 2 years caring“I'm Aku, based in London, and I offer hourly visiting care, overnight care and live-in care.”Does nightsProfile →
Rita T.London · 14 years caringDoes 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 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
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 Hackney.
- A week here costs £988 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,043.
- Of the 44 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Hackney
All 6 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding. 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 £988 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 Hackney 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 Hackney
38 home care agencies for older people in Hackney
2,917 private carers near Hackney
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 Hackney profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Hackney
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 Hackney sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Hackney ask about the types of care
2,917 carers within about 45 minutes of Hackney offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 6 care homes in Hackney take older people, 4 of them with nursing and 3 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,043 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 6 care homes in Hackney that take older people, 4 provide nursing. 3 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 Hackney sets out each route.