Home care in Highbury, Islington
LCH Care matches families in Highbury with checked, self-employed carers for hourly visits, nights or live-in care, and you choose who it is.
About Highbury
Highbury is a neighbourhood in Islington, in the N1, N4, N5 and N16 postcode districts. The nearest NHS hospital to Highbury is The Whittington Hospital, about 2 miles away. Adult social care in Highbury is arranged by London Borough of Islington.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Highbury with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Highbury
- Hourly care in Highbury: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Highbury: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Highbury: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Highbury: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Highbury: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Highbury: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Highbury: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Highbury
For a free needs assessment in Highbury, contact London Borough of Islington through GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Highbury, see home care in Islington.
Nearby towns and districts
- Canonbury
- Finsbury Park
- Stoke Newington Hackney
- Archway
- Farringdon
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Highbury?
Yes, LCH Care covers Highbury as part of Islington. It depends on carers being available near Highbury, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Highbury?
In Highbury, 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. A written quote confirms the full price before care in Highbury starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from The Whittington Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Highbury when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Highbury?
For a free needs assessment in Highbury, contact London Borough of Islington through GOV.UK.
Care at home in Highbury
Tell us what is needed in Highbury, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.