Home care in Lambeth
LCH Care matches families in Lambeth with checked, self-employed carers, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. You choose your carer and speak to them before anything is agreed.
Lambeth at a glance
Lambeth has about 314,300 residents, and 10.0% of them, about 31,300 people, are aged 65 or over (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). About 3,490 people in Lambeth are aged 85 or over. Lambeth is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 11,724 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 Lambeth
- Hourly care in Lambeth: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Lambeth: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Lambeth: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Lambeth: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Lambeth: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Lambeth: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Lambeth: 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 Lambeth
Adult social care in Lambeth is run by London Borough of Lambeth. Ask London Borough of Lambeth 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
NHS hospitals in Lambeth include King's College Hospital and St Thomas' 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 Lambeth
Tell us what is needed
Where in Lambeth, 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 Lambeth 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 Lambeth
LCH Care matches families across Lambeth, including these 11 towns, villages and districts:
- Brixton
- Clapham
- Herne Hill
- Kennington
- South Bank
- Stockwell
- Streatham
- Tulse Hill
- Vauxhall
- Waterloo
- West Norwood
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Lambeth include SE5, SE11, SE17, SE19, SE21, SE24, SE27, SW1A, SW1P, SW1V, SW2, SW4, SW8, SW9, SW16 and SW17.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Lambeth?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Lambeth, including Brixton, Streatham, Clapham and Herne Hill, 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 Lambeth?
Wherever you live in Lambeth, 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 Lambeth?
Ask London Borough of Lambeth for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves King's College 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 Lambeth?
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 Lambeth?
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 Lambeth
Tell us what is needed in Lambeth, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.