Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Havering, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Havering charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Havering
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour29 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour2,748 carers within about 45 minutes of Havering
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night33 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 week31 homes without nursing in Havering
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week20 nursing homes in Havering
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Havering charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Havering. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Havering
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.
- 2,748 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Havering, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 24 of the 57 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 →
Oluwaseun O.South Ockendon · 14 years caring“As a carer and assistant, I take immense pride in providing high-quality, person-centred support, ensuring safety, dignity, and independence for individuals within the comfort of their own homes.”£35 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.”
“Stella is a warm and very friendly person who put my mum at ease straight away. She works hard at finding things that will interest my mum to talk about. She told me she was a great cook and my mum ate two big meals yesterday which was lovely to see.”
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, 29 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 →
Aurelia T.Hornchurch · 5 years caring“Alongside personal care such as bathing, dressing, moving and handling, and medication reminders, I put real weight on companionship.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Oluronke T.Hornchurch · 6 years caring“Whatever the situation, I focus on getting the practical care right while keeping things calm and dignified, and I'm always glad to sit and talk, cook a meal together, or simply keep someone company.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“Sandrine has been amazing for us and has done everything we wanted perfectly, we totally trusted her instantly and after being here everyday for two weeks all day, we was right too, she has gone above and beyond our expectations helping with everything, I would not hesitate to put your trust in her, she’s a very genuine caring soul and gives her all to you Thank you so much for being a great career and friend”
“Matilda looked after my mother for almost 3 years after her stroke left her bed bound. The bond the 2 of them built together was very special and my mother loved and trusted Matilda above all others. All our family will be forever be grateful to Matida for her care and love on all levels.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Havering
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, 35 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Phylis C.Grays · 23 years caring“Day to day, I'm comfortable with the full range of personal care, from bathing, dressing and moving and handling to catheter, colostomy and tracheostomy care, PEG feeding and medication support.”£20 an hourProfile →
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 →
Francis O.10 years caring“I offer hourly visits, live-in and overnight care, and I am confident with the practical side too, from moving and handling to wound dressing, catheter care and medication reminders.”£18.80 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 Havering
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.
Lorin Cristian C.Romford · 6 years caring“Over this time I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and diabetes, as well as those recovering from surgery or orthopaedic injuries.”£19 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 →
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 →
“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.”
“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.
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 →
Lioba S.Basildon · 25 years caring“I speak English, Shona, Swahili, Xhosa and Zulu, and I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to diabetes and mobility difficulties, always with an eye on keeping them safe, well and comfortable.”£20 an hourProfile →
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 →
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, 20 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Mathilda Wuraola O.Romford · 10 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care across Romford, and over ten years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease and diabetes, alongside those recovering from surgery or living with…”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
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 →
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, 17 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Paula M.Barking · 3 years caring“I have supported people with a wide range of needs, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery to arthritis, diabetes and end of life care, and I am comfortable with the practical side too, whether that is hoist transfers, catheter care or simply making…”£25 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Sandrine M.Hornchurch · 12 years caring£18.10 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Marieta R.Brentwood · 8 years caring“Eight years into care work now, I offer hourly and live-in support around Brentwood, helping people with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and end of life care.”£21.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
“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 Havering
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, 33 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Cynthia K.Basildon · 5 years caringDoes nights1 reviewProfile →
Annette Y.Dagenham · 2 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Miriam M.Upminster · 28 years caring“My working week can look quite different from one day to the next, a few hours here, a night shift there, or a longer stretch as a live-in carer, but what I enjoy most is the steady, everyday kind of support where you really get to know someone.”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, 39 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Bridget N.Barking · 3 years caring£19 an hourProfile →
Samuel A.2 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care, and I am confident with hands-on tasks such as hoist and catheter care, PEG feeding, medication reminders and personal care, alongside the everyday things that make a house feel like home, cooking, laundry and simply sitting…”£19 an hourProfile →
Florence F.Ilford · 4 years caring“I'm Flo, based in Ilford, and I offer hourly visiting care and overnight care across the area, with four years' professional experience behind me.”£21 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 Havering.
- 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, 19 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Kika-rose D.Dagenham · 14 years caring£148 a day1 reviewProfile →
Musilimat Ajoke A.Romford · 8 years caring£150 a day1 reviewProfile →
Jane M.Dagenham · 24 years caring“That early habit of caring for family became the start of everything for me, and 24 years on I am still doing it in Dagenham, offering hourly, live-in and overnight care.”£167 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Havering
41 of the 44 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 1 of them outstanding, and 3 are 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 Havering 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 Havering
110 home care agencies for older people in Havering
2,748 private carers near Havering
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 Havering profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Havering
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 Havering sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Havering ask about the types of care
2,748 carers within about 45 minutes of Havering offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 51 care homes in Havering take older people, 20 of them with nursing and 35 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 51 care homes in Havering that take older people, 20 provide nursing. 35 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 Havering sets out each route.
