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Respite care in Barking and Dagenham

Respite care is short-term care that gives a family carer a break, from a few hours a week at home to a short stay in a care home. None has confirmed it to us yet, so ask the 159 CQC-registered agencies covering Barking and Dagenham directly.

Agencies from the CQC register, updated 19 October 2026. Prices: Typical prices in London in 2026

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The short version

  • Agencies that are based in the borough of Barking and Dagenham: 159, with 72 rated Good or Outstanding.
  • At home, respite is usually billed at the normal visiting rate, about £30–£40 an hour. The 22 local care homes charge short stays by the week.
  • Which agencies provide respite care is not on the CQC register, so ask each one.
  • A care needs assessment from the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham costs nothing, with the family carer entitled to a carer's assessment too.

To cite: "Respite care in Barking and Dagenham", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

Ways to get a break

Day centres, run by charities or the council, are one choice. A short care home stay, typically one to two weeks and best booked early for holidays, is another. Barking and Dagenham has 22 care homes registered with CQC, so ask which of them offer short stays. At home, a visiting carer can cover a few hours, or a live-in carer can stay for a few days or weeks (live-in respite) so you can go away.

A carer's assessment comes first

Anyone who looks after another person can ask the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham for a carer's assessment of their own. It is free, it is separate from the cared-for person's assessment, and it considers how caring affects you. The outcome can include funded breaks, a personal budget for carers or other help. Free advice is available from the Carers UK helpline, 0808 808 7777. Getting assessed by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

Arranging a private respite break

A smooth short stay starts with a visit to the care home and with sharing the care plan, medicines list and routines in advance. When paying yourself, also ask homes whether they set aside rooms for short stays, and ask agencies about minimum visit lengths and notice periods.

Agencies covering Barking and Dagenham: the data

Of Barking and Dagenham and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Barking and Dagenham ranks 5th for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (36%); Havering is highest at 51%. 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 2,431 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.

How much respite care costs in Barking and Dagenham

Typical prices 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
Residential care home£1,456 a week
Nursing home£1,680 a week

For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Estimate the weekly cost or see what you might pay

Home care agencies that cover Barking and Dagenham

Ranked on CQC rating, its date and then distance. Ask each one about respite care.

  1. Integral Focus Support and Care Services

    1.0 miles · Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    More details (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
    More details (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
    More details (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
    More details (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
    More details (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
    More details (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
    More details (Brighter Future Services)

  8. Metropolitan Care Services Limited

    1.6 miles · Older people

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    More details (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
    More details (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
    More details (Angels Care Solutions)

  11. Liberty Centre

    1.8 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Liberty Centre)

  12. Freivan Support Services

    1.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated May 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Freivan Support Services)

  13. ICare Resource Limited

    1.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    More details (ICare Resource Limited)

  14. 1Eclipse Care Solutions

    2.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2025Inspected recently
    More details (1Eclipse Care Solutions)

  15. Star Angel Care Limited

    2.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    More details (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
    More details (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
    More details (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
    More details (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
    More details (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
    More details (Future Care Service 2010 Limited)

See all 159 agencies covering Barking and Dagenham →

Respite care in Barking and Dagenham: common questions

Who provides respite care in Barking and Dagenham?

CQC does not record which agencies provide respite care. 159 CQC-registered home care agencies are based in the borough of Barking and Dagenham; 72 are rated Good or Outstanding. Ask each whether it provides respite care.

Is respite care ever free?

Sometimes. Ask the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham for a carer's assessment: if you are eligible, the council can arrange or fund breaks. Charities and carers' centres also run free or low-cost sitting services.

How much notice do care homes need for respite?

Some homes do not hold rooms for short stays, so ask early. Aim for several weeks ahead, and longer for school holiday periods.

How good are home care agencies around Barking and Dagenham?

88% Good or Outstanding (72 of 82 rated). 26 were inspected or rated within two years, and 133 are registered for dementia.

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