Home care in Kensington and Chelsea
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Kensington and Chelsea, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
Kensington and Chelsea at a glance
About 23,500 people aged 65 or over live in Kensington and Chelsea, 16.1% of its 145,700 residents (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). About 2,900 people in Kensington and Chelsea are aged 85 or over. Kensington and Chelsea is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 12,019 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 Kensington and Chelsea
- Hourly care in Kensington and Chelsea: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Kensington and Chelsea: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Kensington and Chelsea: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Kensington and Chelsea: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Kensington and Chelsea: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Kensington and Chelsea: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Kensington and Chelsea: 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 Kensington and Chelsea
Adult social care in Kensington and Chelsea is run by Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Ask Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea 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
Kensington and Chelsea has NHS hospitals including Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and Royal Brompton 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 Kensington and Chelsea
Tell us what is needed
Where in Kensington and Chelsea, 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 Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea
LCH Care matches families across Kensington and Chelsea, including these 9 towns, villages and districts:
- Chelsea
- Earl's Court
- Holland Park
- Kensington
- Ladbroke Grove
- North Kensington
- Notting Hill
- South Kensington
- West Brompton
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Kensington and Chelsea include SW1W, SW3, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW10, W6, W8, W9, W10, W11 and W12.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Kensington and Chelsea?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Kensington and Chelsea, including Chelsea, Earl's Court, Holland Park and Kensington, 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 Kensington and Chelsea?
Wherever you live in Kensington and Chelsea, 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 Kensington and Chelsea?
Ask Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Chelsea and Westminster 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 Kensington and Chelsea?
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 Kensington and Chelsea?
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 Kensington and Chelsea
Tell us what is needed in Kensington and Chelsea, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.