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Home care in Greater London

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Visiting care and live-in care in Greater London

At Helping Hands, we are determined to ensure every single customer in Greater London feels comfortable with their experience of care at home and never feels that their home is being taken over.

Greater London has an estimated population of over nine million people, and many more of those people may benefit from a level of care at home on either a visiting or live-in care basis if they discovered Helping Hands were in the area.

From just 30 minutes per week to more regular visits by the hour, we employ countless private carers with a natural propensity for compassion; many of whom possess specialist expertise to assist with the most complex of needs.

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Quality care at home

From short term support to longer term visits and live-in care, our Greater London team can help.

We've been caring for people for decades, helping them maintain their independence and continue to live well in the homes and communities they love.

Branches nationwide

Over 155 branches across the UK means we're local to you.

Fully regulated

Regulated by the Care Quality Commission and Care Inspectorate Wales, giving you peace of mind that we meet the highest standards of service and care.

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot

Thousands of our customers have shared their experiences of care with us on customer review site Trustpilot with Helping Hands rated 4.7 out of 5.

Handpicked carers

We only employ those special people with the right levels of patience, empathy, and compassion to care for you as we'd want our own families to be cared for.

Care that's tailored to you

We know that good care means something different to each of us. That's why we take the time to get to know you and your family to understand your needs and preferences.

Supporting families

When finding care becomes a decision for the wider family, we can help you consider your options. We keep in touch once care is in place so we can adapt care as needs change.

Our Services
Live-in care

Personalised one-to-one support from a fully qualified carer living with you in your home. Helping you to continue to live life on your terms.

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  • Round the clock 24/7 care
  • Handpicked carers selected for their patience, kindness and empathy​
  • Peace of mind for families
Learn about live-in care
Hourly visiting care

Visits from 30 minutes a week so you can continue to live well at home. Support tailored to your needs from personal care and light housekeeping to help getting out and about.

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  • Flexible care to suit your needs and routines
  • Support with managing conditions or medications
  • Companionship as well as care
Learn about visiting care
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Fully regulated by the CQC

Our Greater London branch is fully regulated and accredited by the CQC

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Personalised care in Greater London

By working with yourself and your loved ones, we will build your personalised package of home care, with ongoing assessment and development of the service we provide. Dependent on your condition, whether dementia, motor neurone disease, mental health conditions, or you’re feeling lonely since the passing of a loved one, your carer will be available to assist however you require. Your carer can assist with your personal care and household duties, trips outside, and specialist support for complex conditions.

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Fully-trained carers at home in Greater London

Being cared for by a fully trained professional within the comfort of your own home allows you to utilise the flexibility of our packages. By deciding on how often you need assistance, and how much support your condition requires, you and your loved ones get the reassurance of regular support. From weekly drop-ins to full-time care, our flexible care services can promote your independence and wellbeing. And if you have complex care needs, our clinical nursing team will further train your carer with all the knowledge they’ll need.

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Respite care in Greater London

From several days of care to a few weeks of support, our respite care team in Greater London will support every aspect of your daily routine. This includes regular check-ins to make sure you’re safely getting out of bed, preparing nutritious meals, taking your medication, personal care, assisting your mobility, and taking care of household chores. Our respite care packages are entirely tailored to you and are delivered to the same high standards as our other home care services.

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Dementia care in Greater London

With dementia care from our team in Greater London, we can provide the peace of mind for all of you that your loved one has the right level of care for them, with all of their own personal needs and symptoms catered for in a way that’s meaningful to them. As your condition progresses, we are also able to provide clinical support for specialist tasks if necessary, such as catheter management and PEG feeding. While it can be difficult to accept you need additional help at first, you’ll likely become friends with your carer and look forward to sharing a cup of tea and a natter with them.

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Exceptional care at home in Greater London

Care at home from the Greater London team means that you don’t have to move into residential care or a nursing home – you can stay in the familiar surroundings of your own home, with the added reassurance of staying with your beloved spouse, partner or pet. We believe that care isn’t just about maintaining your physical wellbeing, but your mental wellbeing too. That’s why we’ll work with you to ensure that your support plan fits in with your existing routines and hobbies, so that you have care that is truly tailored to you, all fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission and Care Inspectorate Wales.

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Opening times
Monday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed