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Home care in Barnet

Checked, self-employed carers for families across Barnet, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.

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Barnet at a glance

Barnet has about 408,100 residents, and 15.3% of them, about 62,600 people, are aged 65 or over (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). Around 9,580 Barnet residents are aged 85 or over. Barnet is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 4,704 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.

408,100people live in Barnet
15.3%are aged 65 or over, about 62,600 people
9,580people are aged 85 or over
1 councilLondon Borough of Barnet

Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.

Care at home in Barnet

  • Hourly care in Barnet: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
  • Live-in care in Barnet: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
  • Overnight care in Barnet: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
  • Respite care in Barnet: cover while a family carer takes a break
  • 24-hour care in Barnet: two carers sharing the day and the night
  • Companionship care in Barnet: company, outings and help with daily routines
  • Dementia care in Barnet: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home

Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.

Arranging and funding care in Barnet

Adult social care in Barnet is run by London Borough of Barnet. Ask London Borough of Barnet for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.

In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.

Coming home from hospital

The main NHS hospitals serving Barnet include Barnet General Hospital and Hadley Wood Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.

How LCH Care works in Barnet

  1. Tell us what is needed

    Where in Barnet, the help needed, and when care should start.

  2. See matched profiles

    Profiles say what experience each carer has.

  3. Speak first

    Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.

  4. Care starts

    You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.

There is no office in Barnet to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.

Towns and districts in Barnet

LCH Care matches families across Barnet, including these 30 towns, villages and districts:

Postcode districts

Postcode districts in Barnet include EN4, EN5, HA8, N2, N3, N6, N10, N11, N12, N14, N20, NW2, NW3, NW4, NW6, NW7, NW9, NW10, NW11 and WD6.

Nearby areas

Questions

Do you arrange home care across Barnet?

Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Barnet, including East Barnet, East Finchley, Edgware and Finchley, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.

How much does home care cost in Barnet?

Wherever you live in Barnet, hourly care with LCH Care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.

Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Barnet?

Ask London Borough of Barnet for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.

Can care start when someone leaves Barnet General Hospital?

Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.

Will I have to pay for care in Barnet?

In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).

Do you have an office in Barnet?

No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.

Care at home in Barnet

Tell us what is needed in Barnet, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.

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