Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Redbridge, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Redbridge charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Redbridge
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour25 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour395 carers within about 45 minutes of Redbridge
- 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£980 to £1,120 a week95 live-in carers within reach
- Care homeA room, meals and care, away from homeabout £1,160 a week33 homes without nursing in Redbridge
- Nursing homeA care home with nurses on shiftabout £1,410 a week12 nursing homes in Redbridge
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Redbridge charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home counts are from CQC registrations in Redbridge. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Redbridge
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.
- 395 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Redbridge, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 25 of the 52 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Ayesha K.3 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care, and speak English, Punjabi and Urdu with clients and families.”£23 an hourProfile →
Shelina B.Ilford · 13 years caring“Clients often tell me I take the time to properly listen, answering their questions and explaining things clearly rather than rushing through a visit.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Olushola O.Barking · 10 years caring“I am an experienced professional carer, I have worked for agencies as a domiciliary care worker visiting different people homes I have also worked in a residential nursing home and also work as a private carer.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Amazing Carer. The best we have experienced! Excellent Customer Service, Communication Skill and of course Care Services. Was very punctual, organized, methodical, caring, skillful and goes above and beyond the call of duty of what is expected of her. Thanks Ruth. Will always use! Asset to Prime Carers! Thank you.:)”
“Edward collected me and took me home after I had surgery. It made all the difference that he was so friendly and helpful, even arriving at the hospital early so he was ready when I was, and driving very safely and smoothly and well as being such a nice chap. Can't recommend him enough.”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Rozália K.Ilford · 10 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, brain injury, diabetes and cancer among other conditions, and I am just as steady with hoisting, catheter and colostomy care, wound dressing or PEG feeding as I am with cooking a meal or sitting down…”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Margaret N.Ilford · 8 years caring“Alongside that, I try to be good company, and I understand how anxiety, depression, or a long illness can affect someone just as much as the physical side does.”£20 an hourProfile →
Margaret G.London · 20 years caring“There is a particular kind of company that comes from baking something together in a warm kitchen, or setting off on a slow walk and just talking.”£19 an hourProfile →
“I found this "Talking Therapy" very uplifting and very therapeutic. Edward has shown maturity and commitment, and I am very happy to get to know him. I am sure that I will contact him again in due course as I am fully satisfied with him. I would recommend Edward to any prospective employers or users as he is a very respectable and knows his subject very well. My final words are "A Big Thank you. Well done!!! "”
“Terez was an exceptional carer for my father who has advanced dementia. Her kindness and compassion went a long way to give us the space to care for our father at home,as we wanted to. Would highly recommend her to any other family in a similar situation. Her professional and compassionate approach was invaluable.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Redbridge
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Naumussehr B.6 years caring“My role involves providing personal care, offering emotional support, and assisting with routine activities while ensuring dignity, safety, and respect are always maintained.”£19 an hourProfile →
Lorin Cristian C.Romford · 6 years caring“My day-to-day work covers the full range of personal care, including bathing, toileting, catheter care, wound dressing, hoist assistance and help with eating and drinking, alongside practical tasks like cooking, laundry and light housekeeping.”£19 an hourProfile →
Elsa M.London · 7 years caring“I'm comfortable with the practical side too, from medication reminders to personal care and mobility support, but I never let that crowd out the conversation and company that make a visit feel human.”£19.50 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”
“Shamillah prepared and cooked delicious and interesting meals for Dad, and coaxed him to eat & drink, even when he was reluctant to do so. Her attention to detail with cleanliness and the personal care of Dad was faultless. She has the patience of a saint and a lovely sense of humour.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Redbridge
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 27 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Annette Y.Dagenham · 2 years caring“I have worked one on one with later stage dementia. I am very caring and patient.”£19 an hourProfile →
Josephine N.Barking · 15 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, arthritis and declining mobility, among many other conditions, and I am comfortable with practical tasks like medication reminders, wound dressing and hoist assistance.”£19 an hourProfile →
Nancy R.Ilford · 10 years caring“I've supported people through a wide range of conditions, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery and post-operative care, and I'm confident with hands-on tasks like moving and handling, hoist use, and catheter care.”£20 an hourProfile →
“Ana was an exceptional carer for my father,who has advanced dementia with complex needs. Her kind and competent approach lifted a lot of the pressure and enabled us to take care of our father in his own home, as we wished. We would highly recommend her for any future care work. She was also very sympathetic to my mother's concerns and her professionalism and compassion were second to none.”
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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Georgina R.London · 3 years caring“Alongside that I support with personal care, medication reminders, moving and handling and the practical jobs like laundry and cleaning, for a wide range of conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and physical disabilities.”£19 an hourProfile →
Mohamed A.London · 9 years caring“I have been working in domiciliary care for four years, where I have visited different service users everyday with different needs, such as physical disability or mental disability,dementia, strokes, muscles dystrophy, spinal injuries - making difference…”£20 an hourProfile →
Sandra O.Ilford · 2 years caring“Based in Ilford, I offer hourly visiting care, overnight stays and live-in support, and over my two years in this work I have built up experience with a wide range of conditions, from dementia, Parkinson's and stroke to arthritis, respiratory illness and end…”£18.50 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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 13 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Edward K.London · 18 years caring“I have acquired experience, working with clients with learning difficulties, disability, challenging behavior, mental health, incontinence, Autism and epilepsy, in care homes, residential settings hospitals, day centers, supported living and as live-in carer.”£18.80 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Ana R.Ilford · 8 years caring“That approach has served me well with clients living with dementia, Parkinson's, anxiety and depression, and with those recovering from strokes, surgery or fractures.”£18.60 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Nancy R.Ilford · 10 years caring“My experience covers a wide range, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes, arthritis and end of life care, alongside practical skills like moving and handling, catheter care and medication reminders.”£20 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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 17 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Margery N.Chigwell · 25 years caring“My experience covers a wide range of conditions, including Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and mental health needs such as anxiety, depression and schizophrenia, alongside end of life and post operative care.”£22 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Terez T.8 years caring“With 9 years of experience, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and end of life care, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I speak both English and Hungarian.”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Maria Z.London · 16 years caring“That range, from post-operative recovery to end of life care, stroke, heart disease and conditions like COPD, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis, has given me a steady sense of what people need at each stage, and the confidence to adapt as things change.”£21.50 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
“She is a wonderful, kind and considerate carer who looked after my mother with great compassion and patience. She sat and talked to her at night and saw to her every need. Guylène was there to help at the end of my mom’s life and was very helpful and practical with her support.”
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Redbridge
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 46 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.
Eric N.Ilford · 8 years caring“I offer hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight care, and after eight years in the job I have learned that most good care comes down to patience and paying proper attention.”Does nightsProfile →
Nkereuwem B.Ilford · 3 years caring“I am based in Ilford and offer hourly, live-in and overnight care. If you think I might suit your family, do get in touch, there is no pressure at all.”Does nightsProfile →
Bolanle A.Greater London · 11 years caring“Based in east London, I offer hourly and overnight visiting care, and in eleven years of working with people of all ages I have supported a wide range of needs, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, arthritis and end of life care.”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 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Warah Adama K.Ilford · 7 years caring“That honesty is something I bring to every night shift, along with seven years of steady, reliable experience caring for people across Ilford.”£19.20 an hourProfile →
Jacinta W.Ilford · 23 years caring£19.20 an hourProfile →
Ansha A.9 years caring£20 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 95 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Redbridge.
- A week here costs £980 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,038.
- Of the 46 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 also do live-in care as well as visits.
George G.Ilford · 16 years caring“Especially live in care. This has become my home now supporting and working together with the team involved.”£160 a day1 reviewProfile →
Yolanda S.7 years caring“I have worked as a Live-in Carer and Residential Carer since 2014. Since working in the care industry, I have developed a compassionate and empathetic approach towards all my clients.”£150 a day1 reviewProfile →
Donnette B.London · 20 years caring£145 a dayProfile →
“Guylene looked after my 86 year old mother in law who suffers from dementia as a live-in carer for a few weeks. She was marvellous. Caring, compassionate and patient despite considerable challenges. She also adapted herself with aplomb not only to the job but also to the challenges of living in with us on a 24/7 basis. I couldn’t recommend her strongly enough.”
“I can never thank Lucy enough for the fantastic care she gave my mother or for the support she gave to the rest of the family. I would very highly recommend her.”
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Redbridge
36 of the 43 with a Care Quality Commission rating are rated good or outstanding, and 7 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 £980 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 Redbridge 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 Redbridge
107 home care agencies for older people in Redbridge
395 private carers near Redbridge
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 Redbridge profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Redbridge
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 Redbridge sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Redbridge ask about the types of care
395 carers within about 45 minutes of Redbridge offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, 45 care homes in Redbridge take older people, 12 of them with nursing and 24 registered to care for people with dementia.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,038 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 45 care homes in Redbridge that take older people, 12 provide nursing. 24 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 Redbridge sets out each route.