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Home help in Barking and Dagenham

Home help means practical support around the house, such as cleaning, washing, shopping, preparing meals and running errands, often with some companionship too. 159 agencies registered with CQC cover Barking and Dagenham. Check with each one that it provides this kind of care.

Agency data: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Prices: Prices typically seen in London in 2026

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Key points

  • Of the 159 CQC-registered agencies that are based in the borough of Barking and Dagenham, 72 have a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • Ask the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham for a care needs assessment, which is free.
  • The CQC register does not say who provides home help: ask the agencies directly.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs £30–£40 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home help in Barking and Dagenham", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

What home help includes

Typical tasks are cleaning and tidying, laundry and ironing, changing beds, food shopping and collecting prescriptions, preparing meals, help with post and bills, and getting out to appointments or the shops. Many people also value the company. Home help does not include personal care such as washing, dressing or help with medication: for that you need a home care agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Agency, cleaner or council?

Many home care agencies in Barking and Dagenham provide home help as well as personal care, which is useful if needs grow. A cleaner or a local "home help" service can be cheaper for housework alone, but is not regulated by CQC. Some councils and charities run low-cost help-at-home or shopping services. Asking the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham for an assessment.

Paying for home help

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or just below the rate for visiting care. The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham may include practical help in a care plan if a care needs assessment finds eligible needs, though help with housework alone often does not qualify. Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, is often used to pay for it. See home help for the elderly and home help vs home care.

What the register shows for Barking and Dagenham

Of Barking and Dagenham and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Barking and Dagenham ranks 6th for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (45%); Havering is highest at 57%. The oldest current rating dates from October 2017 (A & D Hammonds Ltd). The newest registration is Miles Care Limited, registered with CQC in October 2026. 88% of rated agencies covering Barking and Dagenham are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% of those rated among the 2,452 we list across London. Registered specialisms here: 134 of 159 list physical disabilities, 85 of 159 list learning disabilities and 103 of 159 list mental health conditions. 133 of the 159 agencies (84%) list dementia as a specialism, against 81% across London.

Paying for home help in Barking and Dagenham: typical prices

Prices typically seen in London in 2026
Visiting care£30–£40 an hour
Sleeping night£190–£230
Waking night£240–£320
Live-in care£1,300–£1,800 a week

Council rates in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham: £22.85 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,063 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,056.66 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Work out a weekly cost · What would we pay?

Home care agencies covering Barking and Dagenham

Not confirmed for home help, so ask. Listed by CQC rating and rating date, then distance.

  1. Integral Focus Support and Care Services

    1.0 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Integral Focus Support and Care Services)

  2. Disablement Association of Barking and Dagenham

    1.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2024Inspected recently
    Full profile (Disablement Association of Barking and Dagenham)

  3. Apace Support Services Limited

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Apace Support Services Limited)

  4. Independent Support & Care Ltd

    1.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Independent Support & Care Ltd)

  5. Gentle Folk Community Care London

    1.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Gentle Folk Community Care London)

  6. LadyB Health Care Recruitment Agency's Ltd

    1.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Dec 2024Inspected recently
    Full profile (LadyB Health Care Recruitment Agency's Ltd)

  7. Brighter Future Services

    1.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Brighter Future Services)

  8. Metropolitan Care Services Limited

    1.6 miles · Older people

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Metropolitan Care Services Limited)

  9. Gilead Complete Care Group Limited

    1.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Feb 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Gilead Complete Care Group Limited)

  10. Angels Care Solutions

    1.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Angels Care Solutions)

  11. Liberty Centre

    1.8 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Liberty Centre)

  12. Freivan Support Services

    1.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Freivan Support Services)

  13. ICare Resource Limited

    1.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (ICare Resource Limited)

  14. 1Eclipse Care Solutions

    2.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (1Eclipse Care Solutions)

  15. Star Angel Care Limited

    2.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Star Angel Care Limited)

  16. Black Horse Care Limited

    2.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Black Horse Care Limited)

  17. Mother's Touch Care Limited

    2.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Mother's Touch Care Limited)

  18. Aspire Care Services - East London

    2.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Aspire Care Services - East London)

  19. Firstchoice Consultancy Ltd

    2.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Firstchoice Consultancy Ltd)

  20. Future Care Service 2010 Limited

    2.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Future Care Service 2010 Limited)

All 159 home care agencies covering Barking and Dagenham →

Questions about home help in Barking and Dagenham

Which agencies provide home help in Barking and Dagenham?

The CQC register does not show who offers home help. There are 159 registered agencies that are based in the borough of Barking and Dagenham, 72 of them rated Good or Outstanding, so ask each one.

How much does home help cost in Barking and Dagenham?

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or a little below the local rate for visiting care. Ask each agency for its hourly rate, minimum visit length and any weekend charges in writing.

Does the council pay for home help?

Sometimes, if the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham's care needs assessment finds eligible needs and practical help is part of meeting them. Help with housework alone often does not qualify, so many people use Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, to pay privately.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

What CQC ratings do agencies covering Barking and Dagenham have?

CQC rates 72 of 82 as Good or Outstanding, or 88%. Recent evidence: 26 rated or inspected in two years. Dementia specialists: 133.

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