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Children's care at home in Hammersmith and Fulham
Of the 39 home care agencies covering Hammersmith and Fulham, 11 offer children's care. Among the 8 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% for children's care across England. Typical fees here come to about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Aland Healthcare Agency: Good, on 16 October 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Good or Outstanding: 8 of the 8 rated agencies and 3 are not yet rated.
- 10 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Rating changes in London are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Hammersmith and Fulham", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 11registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 10offer dementia support
- 5rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering children's care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 39
- Dementia care · 36
- Elderly care · 36
- Physical disability care · 36
- Care for adults under 65 · 35
- Sensory impairment care · 28
- Mental health care · 23
- Learning disability care · 16
- Children's care · 11
- Substance misuse support · 9
- Eating disorder support · 7
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Care U Care Ltd | Jun 2025 | 0.6 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Standard Care Limited | Aug 2025 | 2.3 miles | 8 | |
| 3 | Ohio Home Care Limited | Dec 2024 | 2.5 miles | 4 | |
| 4 | Divine Enterprise (UK) Ltd | Nov 2024 | 2.5 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Aland Healthcare Agency | Oct 2026 | 2.6 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Suite 200H Cumberland House | Oct 2022 | 2.5 miles | 8 | |
| 7 | Integrity Care and Support | Jul 2022 | 2.6 miles | 8 | |
| 8 | Care Quality Services London | May 2021 | under 0.5 miles | 8 | |
| 9 | Patience Healthcare (HS) Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 6 |
| 10 | Centre Care & Transport | Not yet rated | – | 0.7 miles | 8 |
| 11 | Red Rose Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 2.5 miles | 3 |
The full list for children's care covering Hammersmith and Fulham: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Children's care in Hammersmith and Fulham: ratings, size and cost
11 of the 39 agencies covering Hammersmith and Fulham are registered with CQC for children's care (28%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for children's care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for children's care: Care U Care Ltd, Standard Care Limited and Ohio Home Care Limited. 5 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: May 2021. Newest: October 2026. Within 2 miles of Hammersmith and Fulham centre: 4 offices. 3 still await a first CQC rating.
In London, weekday visiting care typically costs about £37.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,800 a week. Where these figures come from.
Children's care: what it means
Families of disabled children, or of children with complex health needs, can get help at home: carers give personal care, support health routines and let parents take short breaks.
Questions worth asking about children's care
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
Support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Ask Hammersmith and Fulham for a care needs assessment.
Nearby towns: children's care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith and Fulham | – | 11 | 8 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 1.6 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Chelsea | 2.3 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Wandsworth | 3.4 mi | 13 | 10 |
| St John's Wood | 3.5 mi | 16 | 12 |
| Westminster | 3.6 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Ealing | 4.3 mi | 37 | 27 |
Council support
Hammersmith and Fulham
A care needs assessment from the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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Free care cost report for Hammersmith and Fulham
- 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
Questions families ask about children's care in Hammersmith and Fulham
How many agencies in Hammersmith and Fulham offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 11 of the 39 agencies that are based in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Care U Care Ltd, Standard Care Limited and Ohio Home Care Limited.
Are home care agencies in Hammersmith and Fulham well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 8 (100%) of the 8 rated. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 3 here are still unrated.
How much does home care cost in Hammersmith and Fulham?
Typical 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. Read the full cost guide.
Will I get help from the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham with the cost of home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
How should I compare agencies in Hammersmith and Fulham?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 5 of the 11 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 3. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with Hammersmith and Fulham for children's care?
Counting children's care: Hammersmith and Fulham 11 (8 Good or Outstanding); Kensington and Chelsea (1.6 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Chelsea (2.3 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Wandsworth (3.4 miles): 13, 10 rated Good or Outstanding.
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.