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The best home carers in Lewisham

2,781 home carers are based within about 45 minutes of Lewisham. This page profiles the six with the strongest record, and every one of them has been reviewed by clients. Each profile has their photo, their own description of the work and, where there is one, what a client wrote about them.

Chosen by PrimeCarers from carers’ profiles and client reviews  ·  Updated September 2026

How these carers were chosen

Of the 45 carers near Lewisham with a photo on their profile, 41 have a studio portrait, an hourly rate and a profile full enough to quote. The six below are the strongest of them on three measures.

  1. 1

    What clients said

    Rating and number of reviews come first. Every review is from a client who booked through PrimeCarers, screened before it appears and never edited.

  2. 2

    Their record with us

    How reliably they have worked through PrimeCarers, how long they have been caring, and how many hours of care they have given.

  3. 3

    A profile worth reading

    A clear portrait and enough written about their work to judge them by. The words under each name are the carer’s, and we have only shortened them.

Six carers, best first

The best-rated home carers near Lewisham

They are based in Greater London, London and Bromley. Four have been caring for ten years or more. Between them they have given 10,991 hours of care through PrimeCarers.

Based in Greater London · 13 years caring

Carla A.

Client rating
5.0from 5 reviews
Hourly rate
£30 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers
853 hours of care
In Carla’s words

“Hi! I’m Carla and I have been a Carer for over 13 years. My background is Phycology and I have recently completed my NVQ level 3 in Understanding Dementia and level 2 Understanding Cancer Support, Level 3 Principles of End of Life Care. I have a vast experience with clients with Vascular Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, palliative care, cancer, COPD, stoma bag, spine injury, Myasthenia gravis, PEG feeding, and Mental Health problems.”

My mum's last few months were most definitely a lot easier with Carla there for both my mum and for me; She is an empathetic listener and also gives very sound advice. She cared effortlessly for my mum and often came up with solutions to 'challenges' that I did not know how to manage. I would thoroughly recommend her and also say, that anyone who has the privilege to have Carla caring for them will be very fortunate.

Jackie D., a client of Carla’s, 2021

Experience Carla writes about

  • Dementia
  • Palliative care
  • Mental health
  • COPD
  • Catheter and stoma care
  • PEG feeding

Speaks Portuguese as well as English. Outside work, Carla lists painting, walking, dancing and card games.

See Carla’s full profile4 more reviews on the profile

Based in London · 8 years caring

Esther J.

Client rating
5.0from 2 reviews
Hourly rate
£19.20 an hour, our fee included
Also offers
Overnight care
In Esther’s words

“Between shifts, I like to keep moving. Dancing, yoga and long walks help me stay grounded, and I bake when I want to slow down and focus on something simple. That balance matters when your days are spent caring for others. I offer hourly and overnight care across London, and I have spent eight years building real depth in this work.”

It was clear that my husband felt safe and comfortable in her care and enjoyed being with her. I felt confident to leave him, and my home, in Esther’s care and I am more than happy to provide this reference.

Susan H., a client of Esther’s, 2023

Experience Esther writes about

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's
  • Stroke
  • Hoists
  • Catheter and stoma care
  • Medication

Outside work, Esther lists walking, dancing, cooking & baking and puzzles.

See Esther’s full profileOne more review on the profile

Based in Bromley · 19 years caring · Drives

Maureen S.

Client rating
5.0from 2 reviews
Hourly rate
£19 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers
1,080 hours of care
In Maureen’s words

“Hi, I'm Maureen. I've been a home carer for 17 years now and I love it. I find it really rewarding to help people live independent lives. I have a lot of experience caring for people with dementia, traumatic brain injury, learning disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders. I'm also good with pets - I have cats, dogs, fish, rabbits, and birds. I can drive and have my own car, which is really helpful.”

Experience Maureen writes about

  • Dementia
  • Learning disabilities
  • Autism
  • Brain injury

Outside work, Maureen lists walking, cooking & baking, decorating and gardening.

See Maureen’s full profile2 reviews on the profile

Based in London · 16 years caring

Eniola A.

Client rating
5.0from 2 reviews
Hourly rate
£20 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers
8,870 hours of care
In Eniola’s words

“I am a passionate individual with the drive to exceed my personal potential and the ability to communicate in a polite manner. I thrive on exceeding the expectations of customers and colleagues and possess the necessary mindset to achieve in a fast-paced environment. With a strong work ethic, I am an individual who is self-disciplined and able to cope with challenging deadlines by prioritising workloads and managing my time efficiently.”

Experience Eniola writes about

  • Personal care

Speaks Yoruba as well as English. Outside work, Eniola lists walking, cooking & baking and reading.

See Eniola’s full profile2 reviews on the profile

Based in London · 18 years caring

Soraia Patricia R.

Client rating
5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate
£19 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers
188 hours of care
In Soraia’s words

“When I am not working, I love losing myself in photography or heading out dancing, small pleasures that keep me grounded and ready for the next person I support. I offer hourly, visiting and overnight care across London, and speak both English and Portuguese with the families I work with. Clients often tell me that what they value most is my steadiness.”

Experience Soraia writes about

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's
  • Stroke
  • Motor neurone disease
  • Diabetes
  • Catheter and stoma care

Speaks Portuguese as well as English. Outside work, Soraia lists walking, dancing, photography and reading.

See Soraia’s full profileOne review on the profile

Based in London · 6 years caring

Josephine Z.

Client rating
5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate
£19 an hour, our fee included
Also offers
Overnight care
In Josephine’s words

“Families often tell me I bring a calm, steady presence into their homes, someone who gets on quietly with the job and can be relied upon. I have spent six years working across London providing hourly and overnight care, and along the way I completed formal training in manual handling to make sure I support people safely and confidently.”

Experience Josephine writes about

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's
  • Stroke
  • Palliative care
  • Arthritis
  • Medication

Outside work, Josephine lists walking, cooking & baking, puzzles and socialising.

See Josephine’s full profileOne review on the profile

More carers near Lewisham

The next six on the same measure. A carer without reviews is newer to PrimeCarers, not a worse carer, so read the profile and talk to them.

See every carer who could visit Lewisham

What families say

What clients in Lewisham wrote about their carers

More reviews of carers based near the county, written by clients who booked through PrimeCarers. Each links to the carer it is about.

“She is a genuine, kind and caring person, full of warmth and love.”

Vidia N., 2024

Photo of carer Ese E.About Ese E.Home carer based in London · 3 reviews
Companionship

“She had an air of confidence & professionalism that made me feel totally at ease, knowing that Johns needs would be totally met by her.”

Lesley D., 2026

Photo of carer Kehinde C.About Kehinde C.Home carer based in unknown · 2 reviews
Companionship

“My son who he is caring for automatically welcomed Andres and can be heard laughing & having fun with Andres.”

Stephanie W., 2020

Photo of carer Andres Felipe C.About Andres Felipe C.Home carer based in London
Companionship

“Anita has been brilliant in helping to care for my mother following her operation so much so that my mum is back into a routine and is managing herself well.”

Ruhee B., 2024

Photo of carer Anita A.About Anita A.Home carer based in Greater London

How to choose

How to choose between home carers in Lewisham

The carers above have the strongest records near Lewisham, but the right one for your family depends on the visits you need, so start from those.

  1. 1

    Write down the visits you need

    Half an hour
    What time of day, how long each visit, and what has to happen in it: getting up and washed, tablets, a meal, a walk to the shops. Add anything that has gone wrong before. This becomes your first message to every carer.
  2. 2

    Shortlist two or three carers near Lewisham

    Free
    For visits, a short journey matters, because the early and late calls are the ones a long drive puts at risk. Look at where each carer is based, then read their reviews for specific things they did.
  3. 3

    Talk to each one

    This week
    A video call or a visit of twenty minutes is enough. Use the questions below, and let your relative meet them if they can, because how the two of them get on matters as much as experience.
  4. 4

    Start with a trial fortnight

    Weeks 1 and 2
    Agree the visit times, the rate and how you will hear from the carer after each visit. The booking, the agreement between you and the carer, and payments are all set up on PrimeCarers.

Questions to ask a visiting carer

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Experience

The visits

Keeping in touch

What they charge

What the best home carers in Lewisham charge

Each carer sets their own rate. The carers profiled above charge £19 to £30 an hour with our fee included, close to the typical £19 for Lewisham.

Hourly rates for visits in LewishamOur fee included
  1. The carers on this page6 carers£19 to £30
  2. Carers across LewishamThe middle half of rates£19 to £20
  3. A home care agencyTypical charge for a visit£28 to £35

From carers' own profiles, September 2026. Agency figures are the range we quote across the site.

A visit is charged by the hour, and most families start with one or two visits a day. The cost of home care in Lewisham works through what a week comes to, and funding care covers the help available from the council and the NHS.

What we check

What every carer on this page has passed, and what is yours to check

PrimeCarers is an introductory service. We check that a carer is safe to introduce and caring; whether they are right for your relative is your decision, and the profiles above are there to help you make it.

Enhanced DBS, kept up to date

Checked before a carer appears and kept on the DBS Update Service, monitored for as long as they work through PrimeCarers.

Identity and right to work

Photo identity verified, and the right to work in the UK checked, before the profile goes live.

An online interview

A conversation with our team about their experience and how they approach care. It is not a test of clinical skills.

What we do not verify

Training certificates, qualifications and references. Carers can list these on their profile; ask about them when you talk, and ask to see anything that matters to your relative’s care.

How we vet carers sets out each check in detail.

Questions

Questions families in Lewisham ask about choosing a home carer

By what their clients said first, then by their record. We start from every carer who offers visits and is based within about 45 minutes of Lewisham, and keep those with a studio portrait and a profile that says enough about them to be useful. They are ordered by their client rating and how many reviews they have, then by whether a client wrote a review we can quote, then by their record with PrimeCarers, their years of experience and the care they have given through us. All 6 carers profiled here have client reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5.

Yes. Before a carer appears on PrimeCarers they have passed an enhanced DBS check, an identity check and a right-to-work check, and had an online interview with our team. Their DBS is then kept on the Update Service and monitored for as long as they work through us. We check that a carer is caring; their skills, qualifications and training are for you to check with them. How we vet carers sets out each step.

Yes, and it is worth doing. Message the carers you like through PrimeCarers with the visits you need and anything that has been difficult, then arrange a video call or a visit. Talking to a carer is free and nothing is booked until you say so. Most families speak to two or three carers before choosing.

The carers profiled on this page charge £19 to £30 an hour, with our fee included. Across Lewisham carers charge £19 to £20 an hour, typically £19. Agencies usually charge £28 to £35 an hour for a visit. The cost of home care in Lewisham works through what a week of visits comes to.

All 12 carers on this page list dementia on their profile. A tick on a profile is the carer's own description, so ask each one about the people with dementia they have cared for and what they found hardest. Dementia care at home covers what good support looks like at each stage.

Yes. Between them the carers on this page speak Italian, Makaton, Portuguese, Spanish and Yoruba as well as English, and the search can filter by language. For someone whose first language has come back to them with age or dementia, a carer who shares it can make visits much easier.

Then you choose another, and the same search shows who else is available. For visits, notice under the contract is 48 hours, and PrimeCarers makes no charge to stop or change carer. It helps to agree at the start that the first couple of weeks are a trial for both of you. Our team can help you find someone else in the meantime.

Some can, and their profile says so. Of the carers profiled here, 5 also offer overnight care and 2 offer live-in care. Live-in carers travel much further for a placement than visiting carers do, so the best live-in carers in Lewisham is a separate page, drawn from a wider area.

More on home care in Lewisham

Where the nearest carers live

From the profiles of the carers based within about 45 minutes of Lewisham

For visits a carer's home town matters: the shorter the drive, the easier it is to cover early and late visits.

Home care in the counties around Lewisham

The best home carers in the areas around Lewisham

Home care by town in Lewisham

Each town page shows the carers who list it as home, with their rates and reviews.

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