Home care in Greenwich
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Greenwich, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
Greenwich at a glance
Of the 301,200 people who live in Greenwich, about 33,400 (11.1%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. About 3,700 people in Greenwich are aged 85 or over. Greenwich is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 6,367 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 Greenwich
- Hourly care in Greenwich: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Greenwich: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Greenwich: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Greenwich: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Greenwich: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Greenwich: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Greenwich: 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 Greenwich
Adult social care in Greenwich is run by Royal Borough of Greenwich. Ask Royal Borough of Greenwich 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 Greenwich include Queen Elizabeth 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 Greenwich
Tell us what is needed
Where in Greenwich, 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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich
LCH Care matches families across Greenwich, including these 9 towns, villages and districts:
- Abbey Wood
- Charlton
- Eltham
- Kidbrooke
- New Eltham
- Plumstead
- Shooters Hill
- Thamesmead
- Woolwich
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Greenwich include DA15, DA16, E16, IG11, SE2, SE3, SE7, SE9, SE18 and SE28.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Greenwich?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Greenwich, including Abbey Wood, Charlton, Eltham and Kidbrooke, 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 Greenwich?
Wherever you live in Greenwich, 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 Greenwich?
Ask Royal Borough of Greenwich for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Queen Elizabeth 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 Greenwich?
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 Greenwich?
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 Greenwich
Tell us what is needed in Greenwich, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.