Home care in Newham
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Newham, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
Newham at a glance
Of the 376,500 people who live in Newham, about 29,300 (7.8%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Around 3,040 Newham residents are aged 85 or over. Newham is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 10,402 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 Newham
- Hourly care in Newham: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Newham: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Newham: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Newham: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Newham: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Newham: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Newham: 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 Newham
Adult social care in Newham is run by London Borough of Newham. Ask London Borough of Newham 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
Newham has NHS hospitals including Newham University 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 Newham
Tell us what is needed
Where in Newham, 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 Newham 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 Newham
LCH Care matches families across Newham, including these 14 towns, villages and districts:
- Beckton
- Canning Town
- Custom House
- East Ham
- Forest Gate
- Little Ilford
- Manor Park
- Maryland
- North Woolwich
- Plaistow
- Silvertown
- Stratford
- Upton Park
- West Ham
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Newham include E6, E7, E9, E11, E12, E13, E14, E15, E16, IG1, IG11, SE7, SE10 and SE18.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Newham?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Newham, including East Ham, Stratford, West Ham and Beckton, 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 Newham?
Wherever you live in Newham, 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 Newham?
Ask London Borough of Newham for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Newham University 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 Newham?
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 Newham?
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 Newham
Tell us what is needed in Newham, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.