Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Hammersmith and Fulham, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Hammersmith and Fulham charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Hammersmith and Fulham
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £23 an hour30 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £23 an hour3,068 carers within about 45 minutes of Hammersmith and Fulham
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night35 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,022 to £1,190 a week100 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week1 homes without nursing in Hammersmith and Fulham
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week7 nursing homes in Hammersmith and Fulham
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Hammersmith and Fulham charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Hammersmith and Fulham. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Hammersmith and Fulham
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.
- 3,068 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Hammersmith and Fulham, charging £19 to £23 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 24 of the 57 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Rafia B.London · 7 years caring£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Wilo S.London · 5 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Jewell C.13 years caring£17.39 an hourProfile →
“We feel very lucky to have found Rochelle- she is a natural carer and very experienced and considerate- sensitive to my mum's needs and notices extra things she can do to help. She is very professional, organised and punctual, and keeps in touch with me, including writing visit reports which are really helpful and reassuring.”
“Rochelle has been and continues to be a wonderful support to my mum. Nothing is a problem and she makes mum feel secure and relaxed. Rochelle always gives us regular updates making us feel confident that we have the right carer. Will use her regularly and have no hesitation in recommending Rochelle to anyone in the future.”
Hourly care explainedPrivate carers in Hammersmith and Fulham
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, 30 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Marian C.London · 20 years caring“Conversation and company matter to me as much as any task on a list, and I try to bring a bit of warmth to ordinary moments.”£21.30 an hourProfile →
Amina Sufi N.Wembley · 15 years caring“I am equally at home with the practical side of caring, bathing, toileting, hoist and catheter care, medication reminders, cooking and laundry, and with the quieter side, sitting with someone, offering companionship, or simply keeping things steady and…”£18.60 an hourProfile →
Gbessay Gesila S.Greater London · 23 years caring“My visits across Greater London are built around hourly care, popping in to help someone get up and dressed, manage medication, or simply share a cup of tea and a proper conversation.”£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!”
“She attended to what I thought was an impossible mess to tackle in my home that had built up after not being able to care for myself for quite some time in just a few hours - a project I thought would take weeks. And she's incredibly accommodating and I just couldn't ask more from a carer. I give Liliana my strongest possible recommendation. I promise, you won't be disappointed!”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Hammersmith and Fulham
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, 30 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Grace M.23 years caring“My experience started as a home carer where you visit clients in their own houses for short hours The duties I did as a Home-carer was mainly one-to-one caring for people in their own homes and the care included personal care, preparing meals, administering…”£23 an hourProfile →
Zahra S.London · 10 years caring“That matters when someone is adjusting to a new face helping with personal care.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Tamara T.4 years caring“My work covers personal care such as washing, dressing and toileting, as well as catheter care, medication reminders, cooking and light housework.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
“Rochelle has been amazing with my disabled brother. Carl is profoundly deaf, has severe lymphedema and learning difficulties. He can be quite a tricky customer, but he loves spending time with Rochelle. As well as helping him with household tasks and massaging his legs, she is also a wonderful companion: engaging him in conversation, playing games and even going on short outings. I couldn't recommend her more!”
“My Diet Is Balanced And Rich {I Give The Credit To Her For This} She Is Family, She Is Forever Loved And Cherished, A Jewel 💎 That Brings Peace, Joy, Love And Happiness To Your Home💯 May The Almighty ADONAI Bless Her SHALOM”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Hammersmith and Fulham
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, 33 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Hillary L.London · 3 years caring“I support people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis and many other conditions, and I am comfortable with personal care, medication reminders, cooking and helping around the house.”£21 an hourProfile →
Shukri M.10 years caring“I speak English, Italian and Somali, and I offer hourly visits and overnight care, with skills that cover everything from dementia and Parkinson's care to catheter care, mobility support and helping after a fall or operation.”£19 an hourProfile →
Vida B.London · 10 years caring“Over the years I have supported people through dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and cancer, as well as respiratory illness, diabetes, arthritis and the aftermath of surgery or broken bones.”£20 an hourProfile →
“The quality of life that she's given my parents has been priceless. The peace of mind she's given my sisters and I, through a very difficult time, has been invaluable. We can't recommend her highly enough. Thankyou Lili.”
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, 32 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Priscilla G.London · 10 years caring“Much of my work involves quite hands-on physical care, helping people who are bedbound or living with conditions like osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis or the after-effects of a stroke.”£22.60 an hourProfile →
Virginia B.London · 23 years caring“I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease and end of life care, among many other conditions.”£20 an hourProfile →
Bukola A.London · 5 years caring“Alongside the companionship, I'm comfortable with the practical side too, from personal care and medication reminders to moving and handling, and I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and heart disease among other conditions over…”£22.50 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, 13 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Rehema Z.London · 17 years caring“I have since worked in hospital and am training to be a nurse, I worked on surgical ward and old people's wards and in emergency department.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Susan D.London · 20 years caring“I always like to support people through their recovery journey. I have gained a lot of knowledge and skills in the care industry, worked in Jewish Care Organisation and Shaw Healthcare as a Senior Team Leader.”£20 an hourProfile →
Angelita C.18 years caring“Beyond dementia care, I support people with a wide range of conditions, from diabetes and stroke recovery to end of life care, and I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, with help across personal care, mobility, medication and daily household tasks.”£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, 17 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Maryan A.London · 11 years caring“Over eleven years I have supported people with a wide range of needs, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care.”£20.10 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Victoria N.London · 5 years caring“Over five years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and a wide range of physical conditions including osteoporosis, arthritis and orthopaedic injuries, as well as providing end of life care.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Omotayo M.London · 20 years caring“I am also experienced with catheter and colostomy care, wound dressing and end of life care, and I try to bring a calm, steady presence alongside the practical support.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
“Janet lived with my mother for the last four years or so of her life and provided her with exceptional care. She has an unusual combination of kindness and firmness, is quite unflappable, physically strong, extremely savvy and surrounded by a close-knit support system that proved invaluable in our particular situation. You will be lucky if you enjoy her services.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Hammersmith and Fulham
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, 35 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
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, 37 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Pushpa A.Greenford · 18 years caring“I am based in Greenford and offer hourly visiting care and overnight care. I speak English, Gujarati and Hindi, which often helps put families at ease.”£22.50 an hourProfile →
Kwaku A.London · 7 years caring£18.50 an hourProfile →
Berangere C.London · 7 years caring“That same energy carries into my care work, based here in London, where I've spent the last seven years supporting people through hourly visits, overnight stays and live-in arrangements.”£23 an hourProfile →
“Jayne looked after him, took him out for long walks in the park and helped him to become more confident in a difficult situation. When his mobility became better, she also encouraged him to go out with the Upwalker (Rollator for tall people) to improve his walking. We are very sad that she is no longer able to come to us because she moved out of the area for work reasons.”
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 Hammersmith and Fulham.
- A week here costs £1,022 to £1,190 with our fee included, typically £1,106.
- Of the 48 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Janet F.London · 18 years caring“Whether it's hourly visits, overnight support or live-in care, I bring the same grounded approach, comfortable with everything from hoist assistance and catheter care to would dressing and PEG feeding, as well as the everyday tasks of cooking, laundry and…”£180 a day3 reviewsProfile →
Maria Jose F.London · 16 years caring“□Documents: •DBS •References •All the required certificates •Coaching diploma □Experience •Elderly •Learning Disabilities(care,education) •Complex Needs -Domiciliary hourly care,care homes,Live in care,night care,education- ▪︎The best of me: •High ethics and…”£160 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Mandia Amanda M.London · 10 years caring“I am based in London and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over ten years I have worked with people facing a wide range of conditions, from stroke, epilepsy and Parkinson's to brain injury, learning disabilities and autism, as well as supporting…”£170 a day2 reviewsProfile →
“I have often referred to Jayne as a godsend, really taking the load off my shoulders. She takes real pride in being a carer and it really shows.”
Live-in care explainedLive-in care in Hammersmith and Fulham
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Hammersmith and Fulham
5 of the 6 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 £1,022 to £1,190 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 Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham
34 home care agencies for older people in Hammersmith and Fulham
3,068 private carers near Hammersmith and Fulham
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 Hammersmith and Fulham profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Hammersmith and Fulham
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 Hammersmith and Fulham sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Hammersmith and Fulham ask about the types of care
3,068 carers within about 45 minutes of Hammersmith and Fulham offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 8 care homes in Hammersmith and Fulham take older people, 7 of them with nursing and 8 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,106 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 8 care homes in Hammersmith and Fulham that take older people, 7 provide nursing. 8 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 Hammersmith and Fulham sets out each route.