Home care in Hammersmith and Fulham
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Hammersmith and Fulham, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
Hammersmith and Fulham at a glance
Of the 190,200 people who live in Hammersmith and Fulham, about 21,400 (11.2%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. About 2,510 people in Hammersmith and Fulham are aged 85 or over. Hammersmith and Fulham is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 11,596 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 Hammersmith and Fulham
- Hourly care in Hammersmith and Fulham: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Hammersmith and Fulham: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Hammersmith and Fulham: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Hammersmith and Fulham: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Hammersmith and Fulham: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Hammersmith and Fulham: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Hammersmith and Fulham: 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 Hammersmith and Fulham
Adult social care in Hammersmith and Fulham is run by London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. Ask London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham include Charing Cross Hospital, Queen Charlottes and Chelsea Hospital and Hammersmith Hospitals. 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 Hammersmith and Fulham
Tell us what is needed
Where in Hammersmith and Fulham, 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 Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham
LCH Care matches families across Hammersmith and Fulham, including these 7 towns, villages and districts:
- Fulham
- Parsons Green
- Sands End
- Shepherd's Bush
- West Kensington
- White City
- Wormwood Scrubs
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Hammersmith and Fulham include NW10, SW5, SW6, SW10, SW11, SW15, SW18, W3, W4, W6, W8, W10, W12 and W14.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Hammersmith and Fulham?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Hammersmith and Fulham, including Fulham, Parsons Green, Sands End and Shepherd's Bush, 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 Hammersmith and Fulham?
Wherever you live in Hammersmith and Fulham, 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 Hammersmith and Fulham?
Ask London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Charing Cross 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 Hammersmith and Fulham?
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 Hammersmith and Fulham?
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 Hammersmith and Fulham
Tell us what is needed in Hammersmith and Fulham, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.