Home Care in London that feels like family
At Match with Care, we introduce you to trusted carers and guide you through every step of the process.
Carers undergo interviews and background checks
Carers in London
Care in London that fits
the home you love
Live-in care in London
A dedicated carer lives in the home, providing one-to-one support and companionship.
Visiting care in London
Flexible visits that fit around daily life, from a few hours a week to regular ongoing support.
Respite care in London
Short-term care when needed - whether for recovery, cover, or a break from caring.
Companion care in London
Warm, consistent support focused on companionship, routine, and helping loved ones stay connected in London.
Dementia care in London
Expert support for memory loss and confusion, delivered in the comfort of home.
Overnight care in London
Support through the night to keep your loved one safe, settled, and reassured.
Travel companion care in London
A trusted carer to accompany you or a loved one on journeys, appointments, or holidays.
Carers you can trust
We begin screening every carer before introducing them and continue checks through the onboarding process.
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- ID & Right to work
- Enhanced DBS
- Professional References
- Interviewed
How we work
- 1
Browse carers & speak to us
Explore carers in your area and tell us your needs. We'll confirm availability, answer questions, and help you shortlist.
- 2
Meet and choose your carer
We arrange free and no obligation introductions with your preferred carers so you can find the right fit. Once you've chosen, care can begin.
- 3
Start care, simply managed
We'll provide an agreement and handle the admin. Carers log visits through our app, and you'll receive a weekly invoice.
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- Barking and Dagenham
- Barnet
- Bexley
- Brent
- Bromley
- Camden
- City of London
- Croydon
- Ealing
- Enfield
- Greenwich
- Hackney
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Haringey
- Harrow
- Havering
- Hillingdon
- Hounslow
- Islington
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Kingston upon Thames
- Lambeth
- Lewisham
- Merton
- Newham
- Redbridge
- Richmond upon Thames
- Southwark
- Sutton
- Tower Hamlets
- Waltham Forest
- Wandsworth
- Westminster
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Understanding care costs in London
Costs depend on the level of support, hours, and care type. We’ll help you understand typical pricing and match you with carers who fit your needs and budget.
Visiting and companion care are usually hourly (often around £20-£25), overnight care is per night (often around £150-£200), and live-in care is usually around £1,050-£1,400 per week.
Cost guides in London
Your questions,
answered
Listed visiting care in London averages £31.60/hr (Lottie 2026 market averages). With Match with Care, visiting care is usually £20–£25/hr and live-in care is usually £1,050–£1,400/week. We’ll outline clear rates when we introduce carers.
We match you with carers based on your location, needs, and preferences. You can browse carers in London or we can shortlist suitable options for you.
Visiting care is hourly support during the day or week. Live-in care means a carer stays in the home for ongoing support.
Visiting care is usually charged hourly (around £20–£25/hr) for scheduled visits. Live-in care is typically priced per day (around £150–£200/day) because a carer stays in the home for ongoing support. The right option depends on how many hours of help you need each day.
Typical home care fees cover the carer's time for agreed tasks such as personal care, meal support, companionship, and mobility help. Live-in arrangements also include overnight presence. Agency or platform fees, specialist equipment, and carer holiday cover may sit outside the headline rate — we outline these clearly before you choose a carer.
Yes. You can review profiles, speak with carers, and choose who you feel most comfortable with before any care begins.
CQC lists 2,200 home care agencies in London (CQC locations August 2026). CQC lists 891 care homes in London. Many families still choose an independent carer rather than an agency rota.
NHS QOF 2024/25 records 54,165 people on the GP dementia register in London. This is diagnosed dementia, not an estimate of everyone living with the condition.
ONS mid-2025 estimates put 1,152,518 London residents at 65+, 13.4% of the borough. 151,595 are aged 85+.
Still have questions?
Call our care advisors or send an enquiry — we’ll guide you through the next steps.