Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Lambeth, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Lambeth charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Lambeth
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £21 an hour24 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £21 an hour515 carers within about 45 minutes of Lambeth
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£160 to £250 a night27 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,120 a week44 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week9 homes without nursing in Lambeth
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week7 nursing homes in Lambeth
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Lambeth charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, November 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Lambeth. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Lambeth
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.
- 515 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Lambeth, charging £19 to £21 an hour with our fee included, typically £20.
- 11 of the 47 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Ayan G.London · 3 years caring“I bring that same calm, steady approach into my care work in London, whether it's an hourly visit, a live-in placement, or overnight support.”£19 an hourProfile →
Joseph T.London · 20 years caring“Experienced in supporting people to access specialist services, overcome practical and social barriers, and work towards independent living.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Isatu K.London · 3 years caring“I'm equally comfortable with someone who simply wants company and conversation as with more hands-on personal care, and I try to fit around each person's routine rather than the other way round.”£18.89 an hourProfile →
“Jeli B is an excellent carer, she is attentive, friendly and helpful. Jeli B makes my mum feel comfortable and relaxed and she is extremely reliable and hardworking. Jeli B is always punctual and attends every scheduled visit. My mum appreciates her kindness and patience and is so grateful to have her. Thank you Jeli B”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Latoyah R.London · 16 years caring“I am Level 3 & 4 qualified and have previously worked as a senior carer within a residential care home setting, community care and provided companionship and domestic care services.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Bertha Yvette G.London · 5 years caring“One client I supported was very unsettled after her dog passed away, and I spent time sitting with her, talking things through and just keeping her company until her daughter arranged a new puppy.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Francis M.London · 10 years caring“That range has given me a calm, practical approach, whether I'm helping someone manage a long-term condition or simply keeping them company through a difficult stretch.”£20 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!”
“Dorothee is a dedicated and kind carer. She is looking after my Mother well and encouraging her when she needs it. They go into the garden together and Dorothee also engages my Mother buy playing games and watching TV with her. She keeps the house clean and tidy and cooks a good variety of food.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Lambeth
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Wilo S.London · 5 years caring“My experience includes helping clients with personal care tasks, administering medication, preparing meals or snacks and feeding, assisting with incontinence, shopping, house-work tasks and laundry.”£20 an hourProfile →
Siham A.London · 4 years caring“My daily work covers the practical side of care: washing, dressing, moving and handling, hoist use, catheter care and toileting, as well as medication reminders and help with eating and drinking.”£19 an hourProfile →
Beverley J.London“I support people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery and diabetes, as well as helping with mobility, bathing, dressing and medication reminders.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
“When my step-father was dying and not any longer at home she made sure they spoke on the phone. This effort she made still moves me to tears. She understands Dementia and how it affects human beings-how it can make them. She is endlessly patient. My Mother trusted her and found her absence hard to deal with. She could also be trusted with money.”
“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 Lambeth
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 24 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Jennifer N.London · 15 years caring£21 an hourProfile →
Shifah N.London · 5 years caring“Over five years I've supported people with a wide range of needs, from spinal injuries and PEG feeding to dementia, learning disabilities and mental health conditions.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Mulki G.London · 7 years caring“Over those years I have supported people through a wide range of conditions: dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, heart disease, respiratory illness, diabetes, and arthritis among them, as well as those recovering from surgery or living with poor mobility.”£30 an hourProfile →
“Maria cared for my elderly aunt from 2017 until she passed away in 2020. My aunt had complex care needs having suffered a stroke which left her paralysed down her right side. She also suffered from dementia. Maria was fabulous with my aunt and enabled her to fulfil her wish of remaining in her own home until she passed away. I cannot recommend Maria highly enough.”
“Julia cared for our mum amazingly! Her kind and patient approach ensured mum was supported well in her early stages of being diagnosed with Dementia. She is very trustworthy, and is a true asset to anyone that needs her support.”
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 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 21 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Jeli B.London · 9 years caring“I support people living with dementia, mobility difficulties, diabetes, Parkinson’s, and a wide range of other conditions.”£30 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Michael A.10 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease, cancer, respiratory illness and many other conditions, and I'm equally at home with bathing, hoist use, catheter care, medication reminders and the everyday jobs of cooking and…”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Ashley.Kip L.London · 10 years caring“Over the years I have supported clients living with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, type 2 diabetes, deafness, visual impairment, physical disability, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, heart disease, HIV and…”£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 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 10 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Helen A.London · 27 years caring“Writing clear and concise records and reports has enabled me implement client recovery model while performing one-on-one support and guidance.”£21 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 →
MuiMin C.20 years caring“Over the years I have supported people recovering from broken bones and brain injuries, as well as those living with diabetes, osteoporosis, poor mobility or chronic fatigue.”£25 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 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 →
Gloria K.London · 7 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, arthritis and orthopaedic injuries, as well as those needing end of life care, help with mobility, or support after surgery.”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
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 →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Lambeth
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 offer overnight care.
- £160 to £190 for a sleeping night and £165 to £250 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Endurance A.Greater London · 10 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Kara P.London · 5 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Faiza A.London · 27 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
“Dorothee cared for my father for 8 months, day and night and went above her duties in looking after him. She is not just professional but a genuinely kind and caring person who takes people into her heart. We are grateful for the compassion and care she gave while with us.”
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Rugiatu M.15 years caring“I have been working in the care sector for around 15 years,working in the community, care homes and as a private live in carer.”£20 an hourProfile →
Morankiyo D.13 years caring£16.50 an hourProfile →
Jennifer N.10 years caring“My working week is built around hourly visits and overnight stays, and what I enjoy most is helping people hold on to their independence and their good spirits, whatever their day looks like.”£21.50 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 44 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Lambeth.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,036.
- Of the 41 nearest carers with a full profile, 19 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Julia Hazvinei L.London · 10 years caring“Ten years on, that still drives how I work across London, offering hourly visits, overnight support and live-in care depending on what someone needs.”£135 a day4 reviewsProfile →
Sonia Maureen M.18 years caring£200 a day1 reviewProfile →
Zenaida C.London · 5 years caring“My week is built around the rhythm of the people I support, whether that means popping in for hourly visits, moving in for a spell of live-in care, or sitting through the night on overnight shifts across London.”£148 a day1 reviewProfile →
“Dorothee was fantastic at taking care of my father whilst he was recovering from a spine operation. She did everything my father asked of her in the house and care for him in a gentle manner. She stayed at the house for 1 week. I would recommend Dorothee to anyone who needs to be cared for. Dorothee is very trustworthy and an all round lovely lady. Thanks, Jimmy and his daughter Amanda.”
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Lambeth
12 of the 15 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 Lambeth 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 Lambeth
51 home care agencies for older people in Lambeth
515 private carers near Lambeth
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 Lambeth profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Lambeth
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 Lambeth sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Lambeth ask about the types of care
515 carers within about 45 minutes of Lambeth offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 16 care homes in Lambeth take older people, 7 of them with nursing and 6 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,036 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 16 care homes in Lambeth that take older people, 7 provide nursing. 6 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 Lambeth sets out each route.
