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Mental health care at home in Havering
Mental health care is offered by 79 of the 120 home care agencies covering Havering. CQC has rated 58 of them, and 95% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for mental health care across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. We estimate typical fees here at about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 24 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 4 registered since October 2024. Most recently, IJB Healthcare Ltd was rated Good on 23 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Whatever your savings, the London Borough of Havering will assess care needs for free.
- Rating changes in London are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Good or Outstanding: 55 of the 58 rated agencies, while 3 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 21 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 71.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Havering", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 79agencies registered with CQC
- 95%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 71are registered for dementia
- 18inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of mental health care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 120
- Elderly care · 119
- Physical disability care · 111
- Care for adults under 65 · 110
- Dementia care · 106
- Mental health care · 79
- Sensory impairment care · 70
- Learning disability care · 69
- Supported living · 35
- Children's care · 32
- Eating disorder support · 19
- Substance misuse support · 16
This table lists each agency covering Havering registered for mental health care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Havering centre.
Mental health care in Havering: what the data shows
Registered for mental health care: 79 out of 120 agencies covering Havering (66%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for mental health care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 95% (above England, 2 points above the 93% for all agencies in the town).
For mental health care, the top rated agencies are Prestige Care & Support Ltd, Inna Care and Home. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from December 2017; 18 fall within the last two years. 43 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Havering. 21 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
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 mental health care
Keeping well and stable, recovering, managing medication and joint work alongside local mental health teams in the community are the core of mental health care. People who use it may live with schizophrenia, severe depression, psychosis related to dementia or bipolar disorder.
Before you choose: questions on mental health care
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
Helpline: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Havering: mental health care.
Mental health care around Havering
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havering | – | 79 | 55 |
| Rainham, Havering | 4.0 mi | 26 | 17 |
| Barking and Dagenham | 4.3 mi | 103 | 50 |
| Redbridge | 5.5 mi | 82 | 46 |
| Aveley | 5.5 mi | 259 | 128 |
| Brentwood | 5.7 mi | 93 | 56 |
| Chigwell | 5.9 mi | 409 | 230 |
Council help
Havering
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What families want to know about mental health care in Havering
Which home care agencies in Havering offer mental health care?
79 of the 120 CQC-registered agencies that are based in the borough of Havering list mental health care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Prestige Care & Support Ltd, Inna Care and Home.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Havering have?
Of the 58 that have been rated, 55 (95%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 2 Outstanding, while 3 are rated below Good. 21 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Havering?
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. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will the London Borough of Havering pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, the London Borough of Havering has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting the London Borough of Havering.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Havering?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 18 of the 79 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 40 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Havering compare with nearby towns for mental health care?
Nearest towns we cover: Rainham, Havering (4.0 miles): 26, 17 rated Good or Outstanding; Barking and Dagenham (4.3 miles): 103, 50 rated Good or Outstanding; Redbridge (5.5 miles): 82, 46 rated Good or Outstanding. Havering itself has 79, 55 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care in nearby towns
- Mental health care in Rainham, Havering 4.0 mi
- Mental health care in Barking and Dagenham 4.3 mi
- Mental health care in Redbridge 5.5 mi
- Mental health care in Aveley 5.5 mi
- Mental health care in Brentwood 5.7 mi
- Mental health care in Chigwell 5.9 mi
- Mental health care in Loughton 7.7 mi
- Mental health care in Buckhurst Hill 7.7 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.