Home care in Islington
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Islington, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
Islington at a glance
Of the 224,600 people who live in Islington, about 22,500 (10.0%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Around 2,390 Islington residents are aged 85 or over. Islington is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 15,114 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 Islington
- Hourly care in Islington: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Islington: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Islington: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Islington: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Islington: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Islington: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Islington: 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 Islington
Adult social care in Islington is run by London Borough of Islington. Ask London Borough of Islington 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
Islington has NHS hospitals including The Whittington 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 Islington
Tell us what is needed
Where in Islington, 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 Islington 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 Islington
LCH Care matches families across Islington, including these 14 towns, villages and districts:
- Archway
- Barnsbury
- Canonbury
- Clerkenwell
- Farringdon
- Finsbury
- Finsbury Park
- Highbury
- Holloway
- King's Cross
- Pentonville
- St Luke's
- Tufnell Park
- Upper Holloway
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Islington include E8, EC1R, EC1V, EC2V, N1, N1C, N4, N5, N6, N7, N16, N19, NW1, NW5, WC1B, WC1X, WC2A and WC2H.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Islington?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Islington, including Highbury, Archway, Barnsbury and Canonbury, 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 Islington?
Wherever you live in Islington, 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 Islington?
Ask London Borough of Islington for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves The Whittington 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 Islington?
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 Islington?
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 Islington
Tell us what is needed in Islington, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.