Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Islington, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Islington charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Islington
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £22 an hour34 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £22 an hour3,128 carers within about 45 minutes of Islington
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night31 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,050 to £1,400 a weekCarers travel to the placement
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week5 homes without nursing in Islington
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week10 nursing homes in Islington
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Islington charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, September 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Islington. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Islington
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.
- 3,128 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Islington, charging £19 to £22 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 12 of the 55 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Kara P.London · 5 years caring“I have always been passionate about helping people while promoting their independence. I have many types of experience in working with service users with mobility difficulties, mental health and a range of other health impairments.”£19 an hourProfile →
Jahdel W.Greater London · 18 years caring“I’m dedicated to preserving dignity, comfort, and independence through person-centered routines, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving.”£21 an hourProfile →
Tigest T.London · 17 years caring“I have worked in care for 17 years, offering hourly and visiting care across London. Over that time I have supported people with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, urinary disorders and poor or declining mobility, including clients who are bedbound.”£19 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!”
“Ana is one in a million, she really is one of a kind and has the best bubbly personality. She helped me after an operation and did it in such a caring, thoughtful way. She is responsive, intelligent, and very helpful. You cannot go wrong here. 10/10.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Shumana A.10 years caring“My week is built around hourly visiting care, calling in on people at times that suit them, and what I enjoy most is simply being good company, a shared meal, a walk, or a chat about history and what's going on in the world.”£21 an hourProfile →
Comfort B.London · 10 years caring“I'm equally comfortable with practical tasks like bathing, dressing, medication reminders and catheter care as I am simply sitting down for a chat.”£19 an hourProfile →
Jackline N.London · 22 years caring“What I enjoy most is the companionship side of a visit: a proper chat, cooking something together, or just sitting with someone over a cup of tea and the television.”£22 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!”
“Ana R recently joined the team of carers who are looking after my mother who is in late stage Alzheimer's. We are so pleased that she is working for us: she is a great carer, combining professionalism with a truely caring and affectionate approach to my mother.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Islington
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Yetunde T.London · 15 years caring“Day to day, I help with washing, dressing, medication, hoist transfers and meals, and I am equally happy doing a load of laundry or sitting down for a proper chat.”£20 an hourProfile →
Josephine K.London · 2 years caring“With two years of professional experience, I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, arthritis, respiratory illness and many other conditions, alongside personal care such as bathing, hoisting, catheter care and…”£20 an hourProfile →
Matilda Aku A.London · 2 years caring“Day to day, I help with washing, dressing, moving and handling, medication reminders, and eating and drinking support.”£18.70 an hourProfile →
“My mother absolutely adored her, as do all of us in my family. She is an asset to any employer and we were truly saddened to loose her. Despite this, she is a natural caregiver who enjoys caring for others and I am certain her next role as a carer will bring her as much fulfilment and happiness as she will bring to the life of any person she cares for.”
“Nicola is BRILLIANT. Everything is going like clockwork since she started as a carer for me. I am often in a lot of pain and she understands and works accordingly. She is extremely pleasant and extremely clean. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone. Margaret Berry.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Islington
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 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 →
John O.London · 15 years caring“I'm experienced in supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, anxiety, depression and a range of physical conditions, and comfortable helping with personal care, medication reminders, mobility, and things like catheter or wound care when needed.”£20 an hourProfile →
Rita T.London · 14 years caring“I have worked with Autism Spectrum and dementia service users for various well known organizations, I am Proficient in numerous IT applications and flexible working in different environments in a team and also independently.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“The practical side of her abilities is a given, she's excellent at her job, she's very smart and most importantly emotionally intelligent, she instinctively knows how to relate to my mother, manages to coax her into doing things that I am unable to get her to do at all! They laugh together, which is a huge bonus and a delight to see. I cannot recommend her highly enough. )!”
“Connie's dementia initially improved because of the stimulation and activities that Ana devised for her, including introducing her to two young grandchildren. The home she organised for Connie felt familial. During two years of Covid Ana went beyond the call of duty and worked with little respite without complaint or reward. I have no hesitation in recommending her to you. Julia Tugendhat”
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 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Ana R.London · 17 years caring“At the moment I am supporting a client with advanced multiple sclerosis, and have been for over 3 years now.”£25 an hour14 reviewsProfile →
Valeria R.London · 2 years caring“Over two years I've supported people with a wide range of needs, from learning disabilities and autism to stroke, heart disease and declining mobility, as well as conditions like osteoporosis, arthritis and respiratory illness.”£25 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Ruma K.20 years caring“I have worked in hourly and visiting care for 20 years, speaking Bihari, English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu with clients and families, and supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, diabetes and many other conditions along the way.”£25 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 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 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 →
Meshech Rainboww W.London · 5 years caring“What I find most rewarding is being trusted with more complex care needs, whether that's someone living with motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, a spinal injury or recovering after a stroke.”£25.10 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Nicola R.London · 5 years caring“I have been an outreach worker placing young people with learning difficulties in further education and have been volunteering in the Cancer Unit at Guys Hospital, I believe it is important to encourage all clients to engage in conversation in order to…”£22.50 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 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Joyce C.Greater London · 25 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes, respiratory illness and heart conditions, among others, as well as those needing end of life care, and I'm comfortable with wound dressing, catheter and colostomy care too.”£20 an hour4 reviewsProfile →
Lucy O.London · 20 years caring“Whether it is a broken bone healing, a longer term illness, or end of life care, I try to bring steadiness, good humour and genuine companionship to every visit.”£18.89 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Fatuma A.London · 3 years caring“I am based in London and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the past three years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and arthritis, as well as those needing end of life…”£20 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Islington
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Aminah M.London · 14 years caringDoes nights3 reviewsProfile →
Stephanie E.Greater London · 20 years caring“I'm based in Greater London and offer hourly and overnight care, with 20 years of experience behind me.”Does nightsProfile →
Olukemi Funlola A.London · 6 years caring“I am based in London and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and in that time I have supported people through a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis, respiratory illness and end of life care, as well as…”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 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 32 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Gladys A.London · 10 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Adepeju B.Greater London · 23 years caring“I've worked in care for 23 years across Greater London, offering hourly, live-in and overnight support, and I speak English and Yoruba.”£30 an hourProfile →
Grace W.London · 7 years caring£20.39 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- Live-in carers travel for a placement, so carers from across the region can come.
- A week here costs £1,050 to £1,400 with our fee included, typically £1,120.
- Of the 49 nearest carers with a full profile, 18 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Pere O.London · 17 years caring“I offer hourly visits, overnight stays and longer live-in care across London, and what I enjoy most is simply being good company for someone.”£160 a day2 reviewsProfile →
Sarah K.“That attention to the small things is what I have built my work around, offering hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, and speaking both English and Swahili, which has opened doors with a good many families over the years.”£145 a day1 reviewProfile →
Jane O.London · 8 years caring£161 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Islington
All 12 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, 1 of them 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 £1,050 to £1,400 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 Islington 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 Islington
38 home care agencies for older people in Islington
3,128 private carers near Islington
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 Islington profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Islington
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 Islington sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Islington ask about the types of care
3,128 carers within about 45 minutes of Islington offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 15 care homes in Islington take older people, 10 of them with nursing and 9 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,120 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 15 care homes in Islington that take older people, 10 provide nursing. 9 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 Islington sets out each route.