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Children's care at home in Camden
Of the 47 home care agencies covering Camden, 13 offer children's care. CQC has rated 9 of them, and 78% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% for children's care across England. Outstanding: 1. We estimate typical fees here at about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
Updated 19 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- Among the 9 rated agencies, 7 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 2 are rated below Good; 4 are still waiting for a first rating.
- We check for new CQC ratings in London daily: see the latest changes.
- Whatever your savings, the London Borough of Camden will assess care needs for free.
- 10 list dementia as a specialism.
Citation: "Children's care at home in Camden", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 13agencies registered with CQC
- 78%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 10offer dementia support
- 1inspected or rated since October 2024
Children's care in Camden: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 47
- Elderly care · 43
- Physical disability care · 41
- Dementia care · 39
- Care for adults under 65 · 38
- Sensory impairment care · 32
- Mental health care · 27
- Learning disability care · 25
- Children's care · 13
- Substance misuse support · 6
- Eating disorder support · 4
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Servesoul - Camden Office | Jan 2025 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Ethica Care | Mar 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Rather Home Care 169-171 Queens Crescent | Jul 2024 | 1.1 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Fairfield Playcentre | Sep 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 2 | |
| 5 | KIDS (London) | May 2019 | 1.5 miles | 2 | |
| 6 | Remark! Living | May 2019 | 1.8 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | SweetTree Home Care Services | Dec 2020 | 1.8 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Focus Care Link | Oct 2023 | 0.9 miles | 9 | |
| 9 | Sterling Standard Care Group | Aug 2023 | 1.8 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | Open House Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.1 miles | 7 |
| 11 | Dritewyse Care and Support Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.6 miles | 7 |
| 12 | 3HUB Community | Not yet rated | – | 1.7 miles | 3 |
| 13 | Cordian Specialist Care Limited | Not yet rated | – | 2.6 miles | 5 |
Every agency covering Camden registered with CQC for children's care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Children's care in Camden: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists children's care for 13 of the 47 agencies covering Camden, or 28%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 78%, 13 points below the town-wide 91% and below the 89% for children's care across England.
The highest rated agencies for children's care are Servesoul - Camden Office, Ethica Care and Rather Home Care 169-171 Queens Crescent. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from May 2019 and the newest from January 2025. 12 have an office within 2 miles of Camden centre. 4 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Visiting home care in London typically costs about £37.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,800 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from children's care
At home, a carer can look after a child with a disability or complex health needs: helping with personal care and health routines, and giving parents a short break. Support is for the young person and the whole family.
Questions to ask agencies about children's care
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
Helpline: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Camden: care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers children's care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | – | 13 | 7 |
| Westminster | 1.3 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Islington | 1.5 mi | 17 | 12 |
| City of London | 2.7 mi | 8 | 0 |
| Hackney | 2.9 mi | 14 | 9 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 3.4 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Southwark | 4.0 mi | 15 | 7 |
Help from the council
Camden
A care needs assessment from the London Borough of Camden is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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Free care cost report for Camden
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Children's care in Camden: your questions answered
Which agencies in Camden provide children's care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 13 of the 47 agencies that are based in the borough of Camden list children's care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Servesoul - Camden Office, Ethica Care and Rather Home Care 169-171 Queens Crescent.
Are home care agencies in Camden well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 7 (78%) of the 9 rated (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 4. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Camden?
Usual 2026 prices in London: visiting care £30–£40 an hour; sleeping night £190–£230; waking night £240–£320; live-in care £1,300–£1,800 a week. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from the London Borough of Camden with the cost of home care?
It may. The London Borough of Camden must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact the London Borough of Camden.
How should I compare agencies in Camden?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 13 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years; 8 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Camden for children's care?
Counting children's care: Camden 13 (7 Good or Outstanding); Westminster (1.3 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Islington (1.5 miles): 17, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; City of London (2.7 miles): 8, 0 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Children's care near Camden
- Children's care in Westminster 1.3 mi
- Children's care in Islington 1.5 mi
- Children's care in City of London 2.7 mi
- Children's care in Hackney 2.9 mi
- Children's care in Kensington and Chelsea 3.4 mi
- Children's care in Southwark 4.0 mi
- Children's care in Haringey 4.2 mi
- Children's care in Tower Hamlets 4.5 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.