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The best home carers in Newham

2,756 home carers are based within about 45 minutes of Newham. This page profiles the six with the strongest record, starting with the three who have 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 October 2026

How these carers were chosen

Of the 51 carers near Newham with a photo on their profile, 47 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 Newham

They are based in Barking, Dagenham, London and Ilford. Two have been caring for ten years or more, and three drive.

Based in Barking · 3 years caring

Paula M.

Client rating
5.0from 2 reviews
Hourly rate
£25 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers
251 hours of care
In Paula’s words

“A patch of garden and a good playlist are two of my favourite things, and I try to bring that same sense of calm into my work. I have spent three years caring for people in and around Barking, offering hourly, overnight and live-in support, and I speak both English and French with clients who prefer it.”

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.

Steph F., a client of Paula’s, 2025

Experience Paula writes about

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

Speaks French as well as English. Outside work, Paula lists walking, cooking & baking, puzzles and gardening.

See Paula’s full profileOne more review on the profile

Based in Dagenham · 7 years caring · Drives

Efosa Jeffery O.

Client rating
5.0from 2 reviews
Hourly rate
£18.80 an hour, our fee included
Also offers
Overnight care
In Efosa’s words

“My week is usually a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays across Dagenham, and it's often the quieter moments, a shared cup of tea, a proper conversation, that I find most rewarding. I have worked in care for seven years and take my training seriously, always keen to learn more so I can support people well.”

Experience Efosa writes about

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's
  • Stroke
  • Arthritis
  • Medication
  • Cooking

Outside work, Efosa lists walking, cooking & baking, socialising and reading.

See Efosa’s full profile2 reviews on the profile

7 years caring

Penda B.

Client rating
5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate
£18 an hour, our fee included
In Penda’s words

“My names are Penda Bah Dambelly or you can call me Aisha I am looking for a weekend care job with 10/12 hours shifts. Skills include: 1. Communication skills 2. Personal care, changing pad, dressing, and changing Catheter 3. Hoisting in and out of bed, with the experience of both manual and ceiling hoists. 4. Feeding, cooking, or making snacks. 5. Administering medications, and booking GP appointments if necessary. 6.”

Experience Penda writes about

  • Hoists
  • Catheter and stoma care
  • Personal care
  • Medication
  • Cooking

Outside work, Penda lists painting, walking, card games and cooking & baking.

See Penda’s full profileOne review on the profile

Based in London · 20 years caring

Donnette B.

Client rating
No reviews on PrimeCarers yet
Hourly rate
£20 an hour, our fee included
Also offers
Overnight care and live-in care
In Donnette’s words

“I am a compassionate and dedicated carer who focuses on person-centred support, promoting independence, dignity, and emotional wellbeing. I build trust through patience, reassurance, and meaningful engagement, helping clients feel safe, valued, and understood in every interaction.”

Outside work, Donnette lists walking, dancing, cooking & baking and decorating.

See Donnette’s full profile

Based in London · 10 years caring · Drives

Shaluza M.

Client rating
No reviews on PrimeCarers yet
Hourly rate
£20 an hour, our fee included
Also offers
Overnight care and live-in care
In Shaluza’s words

“I have spent ten years caring for people across London, and one thing families often mention is how easily I settle into a household, whether that is for a few hours a week or as a live-in presence overnight. I speak English, South Ndebele, Chichewa and Shona, which has helped me connect with a good range of clients and their families over the years.”

Experience Shaluza writes about

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

Speaks South Ndebele, Chichewa and Shona as well as English. Outside work, Shaluza lists walking, cooking & baking, puzzles and socialising.

See Shaluza’s full profile

Based in Ilford · 8 years caring · Drives

Margaret N.

Client rating
No reviews on PrimeCarers yet
Hourly rate
£20 an hour, our fee included
Also offers
Overnight care and live-in care
In Margaret’s words

“Care has been my work for eight years now, and it suits me because every day brings something different. Based in Ilford, I offer hourly visits, live-in care, and overnight stays, depending on what a family needs. Over the years I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, and heart disease, as well as those managing diabetes, arthritis, and respiratory conditions.”

Experience Margaret writes about

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's
  • Stroke
  • Diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Hoists

Outside work, Margaret lists walking, dancing, cooking & baking and gardening.

See Margaret’s full profile

More carers near Newham

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 Newham

What families say

What clients in Newham 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.

Live-in careCooking

“Gomes was fantastic looking after my Uncle with learning disabilities. He helped calm him and cook some great meals.”

Ollie R., 2023

Photo of carer Gomes J.About Gomes J.Home carer based in London · 4 reviews
Companionship

“You don't just provide care; you create a warm, supportive environment where he feels safe, respected, and truly understood.”

Fagr A., 2025

Photo of carer Faith A.About Faith A.Home carer based in London

How to choose

How to choose between home carers in Newham

The carers above have the strongest records near Newham, 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 Newham

    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 Newham charge

Each carer sets their own rate. The carers profiled above charge £18 to £25 an hour with our fee included, close to the typical £20 for Newham.

Hourly rates for visits in NewhamOur fee included
  1. The carers on this page6 carers£18 to £25
  2. Carers across NewhamThe middle half of rates£19 to £20
  3. A home care agencyTypical charge for a visit£28 to £35

From carers' own profiles, October 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 Newham 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, renewed every 2 years

Checked before a carer appears: an enhanced DBS (or PVG in Scotland, Access NI in Northern Ireland) issued within the last 2 years, and it has to be renewed every 2 years while 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 Newham 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 Newham, 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. 3 of the 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. That DBS must have been issued within the last 2 years, and it has to be renewed every 2 years. 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 £18 to £25 an hour, with our fee included. Across Newham carers charge £19 to £20 an hour, typically £20. Agencies usually charge £28 to £35 an hour for a visit. The cost of home care in Newham 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 Chichewa, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Shona, South Ndebele, Swahili, Urdu 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 4 offer live-in care. Live-in carers travel much further for a placement than visiting carers do, so the best live-in carers in Newham is a separate page, drawn from a wider area.

More on home care in Newham

Where the nearest carers live

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

  • Home care in London25 carers
  • Ilford8 carers
  • Barking6 carers
  • Greater London5 carers
  • Dagenham3 carers

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 Newham

The best home carers in the areas around Newham

Home care by town in Newham

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

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