Home care in City of London
Checked, self-employed carers for families across City of London, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
City of London at a glance
City of London has about 15,600 residents, and 9.2% of them, about 1,440 people, are aged 65 or over (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). Around 164 City of London residents are aged 85 or over. City of London is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 5,408 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in City of London
- Hourly care in City of London: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in City of London: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in City of London: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in City of London: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in City of London: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in City of London: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in City of London: 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 City of London
Adult social care in City of London is run by City of London Corporation. Ask City of London Corporation 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 City of London include St Bartholomew's 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 City of London
Tell us what is needed
Where in City of London, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in City of London 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 City of London
LCH Care matches families across City of London, including these 7 towns, villages and districts:
- Aldgate
- Bank
- Barbican
- Blackfriars
- Holborn
- Monument
- Temple
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in City of London include E1, EC2V, SE1, W1T, WC2A, WC2H and WC2N.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across City of London?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in City of London, including Aldgate, Bank, Barbican and Blackfriars, 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 City of London?
Wherever you live in City of London, 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 City of London?
Ask City of London Corporation for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves St Bartholomew's 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 City of London?
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 City of London?
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 City of London
Tell us what is needed in City of London, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.