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Care for adults under 65 at home in Barking and Dagenham
144 of the 159 home care agencies covering Barking and Dagenham offer care for adults under 65. CQC has rated 71 of them, and 87% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for care for adults under 65 across England. We estimate typical fees here at about £36 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 32 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 32 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was ICare Resource Limited, rated Good on 20 October 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- New and changed CQC ratings across London, updated every day.
- 62 of the 71 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 9 are rated below Good and 73 are not yet rated.
- 119 list dementia as a specialism.
- The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
To cite: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Barking and Dagenham", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 144registered agencies
- 87%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 119support people with dementia
- 24rated or inspected within two years
Ranked providers of care for adults under 65
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 159
- Elderly care · 147
- Care for adults under 65 · 144
- Physical disability care · 134
- Dementia care · 133
- Mental health care · 103
- Sensory impairment care · 96
- Learning disability care · 85
- Supported living · 56
- Children's care · 46
- Eating disorder support · 31
- Substance misuse support · 23
Every agency covering Barking and Dagenham registered with CQC for care for adults under 65, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How care for adults under 65 in Barking and Dagenham compares
91% of Barking and Dagenham's agencies (144 of 159) hold a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for care for adults under 65 are Good or Outstanding and here it is 87% (in line with England, in line with the 88% for all agencies in the town).
For care for adults under 65, the top rated agencies are Disablement Association of Barking and Dagenham, Apace Support Services Limited and Independent Support & Care Ltd. 24 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from October 2017 and the newest from October 2026. 112 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Barking and Dagenham. 73 still await a first CQC rating.
Typical prices in London: about £37.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,800 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About care for adults under 65
Care for adults under 65 supports younger adults with a disability, long-term condition or mental health need. Good services are built around work, study, family life and independence, not the routines of care for older people.
Questions to ask agencies about care for adults under 65
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How are health appointments supported?
Support: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Barking and Dagenham: care needs assessment.
Care for adults under 65 around Barking and Dagenham
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham | – | 144 | 62 |
| Redbridge | 3.1 mi | 114 | 50 |
| Rainham, Havering | 3.5 mi | 43 | 22 |
| Newham | 3.9 mi | 81 | 41 |
| Greenwich | 4.2 mi | 95 | 29 |
| Havering | 4.3 mi | 110 | 61 |
| Chigwell | 5.4 mi | 578 | 272 |
Help from the council
Barking and Dagenham
Savings under £23,250? The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Barking and Dagenham
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Barking and Dagenham
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about care for adults under 65 in Barking and Dagenham
Who offers care for adults under 65 at home in Barking and Dagenham?
Of the 159 CQC-registered agencies that are based in the borough of Barking and Dagenham, 144 list care for adults under 65 as a specialism (Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Disablement Association of Barking and Dagenham, Apace Support Services Limited and Independent Support & Care Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Barking and Dagenham?
62 (87%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 71 with a rating, and 9 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 73 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What does home care cost 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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. See our full cost guide.
Does the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham fund home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
How do I choose between agencies in Barking and Dagenham?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 24 of 144 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 47 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more care for adults under 65 in towns near Barking and Dagenham?
In Barking and Dagenham there are 144, 62 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Redbridge (3.1 miles): 114, 50 rated Good or Outstanding; Rainham, Havering (3.5 miles): 43, 22 rated Good or Outstanding; Newham (3.9 miles): 81, 41 rated Good or Outstanding.
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One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Barking and Dagenham area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Barking and Dagenham
- Care for adults under 65 in Redbridge 3.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Rainham, Havering 3.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Newham 3.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Greenwich 4.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Havering 4.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Chigwell 5.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Bexley 5.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Waltham Forest 6.1 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.