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Respite care in Lambeth
From a weekly sitting service at home to a week or two in a care home, respite care is temporary cover that lets family carers rest. Compare the 60 CQC-registered agencies covering Lambeth and ask which of them provide it.
Agencies from the CQC register, updated 19 October 2026. Prices: Prices typically seen in London in 2026
In short
- 60 CQC-registered home care agencies are based in the borough of Lambeth; 35 are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Ask the London Borough of Lambeth for a care needs assessment, which is free, and a separate carer's assessment for the person who looks after them.
- Which agencies provide respite care is not on the CQC register, so ask each one.
- At home, respite is usually billed at the normal visiting rate, about £30–£40 an hour. For a care home stay, the 35 local homes charge by the week.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Respite care in Lambeth", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
Kinds of respite care
At home: a carer visits for a few hours so you can go out, or stays for a few days or weeks (live-in respite) while you go away. In a care home: a short stay of a week or two, often booked well ahead for holidays. Lambeth has 35 care homes registered with CQC, so ask which of them offer short stays. Day centres run by the council or charities are another option.
Booking respite privately
If you pay yourself, ask agencies for their minimum visit length and notice period, and care homes whether they keep rooms for short stays. For a care home, arrange a visit beforehand and share the care plan, medication list and routines so the stay goes smoothly.
Your right to a carer's assessment
- Who: anyone caring for someone else.
- From: the London Borough of Lambeth, free, separate from the cared-for person's assessment.
- Looks at: how caring affects you.
- Can lead to: breaks the council pays for, a personal budget for carers, or other support.
Carers UK helpline (free): 0808 808 7777.
Lambeth's agencies in figures
Registered specialisms here: 49 of 60 list physical disabilities, 36 of 60 list learning disabilities and 37 of 60 list mental health conditions. Dementia appears on 45 of 60 registrations here (75%), compared with 81% in London as a whole. Dignity Domiciliary Care has the oldest rating still in force, from June 2018. Of Lambeth and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Lambeth ranks 2nd for the share of all listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding (58%); Kensington and Chelsea is highest at 73%. 97% of rated agencies covering Lambeth are Good or Outstanding, compared with 89% of those rated among the 2,431 we list across London. Grace Of His Glory is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in September 2026.
How much respite care costs in Lambeth
| 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 |
According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Work out a weekly cost · What would we pay?
Home care agencies that cover Lambeth
Ranked on CQC rating, its date and then distance. Ask each one about respite care.
Aspire Care Services Ltd
Est. £34–£42/hr
South East London
Est. £34–£42/hr
Haven Care- Streatham
Est. £34–£42/hr
Train2Care Academy
Est. £34–£42/hr
Lambeth Office
Est. £34–£42/hr
The Healthcare Professional Services Limited
Est. £34–£42/hr
Caremark Lambeth
Est. £34–£42/hr
Daryel Care Lambeth
Est. £34–£42/hr
LifeCome Care, London
Est. £34–£42/hr
Dirie Care LTD
Est. £34–£42/hr
Brockwell Care
Est. £34–£42/hr
Holistic Community Care Limited
Est. £34–£42/hr
Emerald Care Services (UK) Limited
Est. £34–£42/hr
Kenbury House
Est. £34–£42/hr
Stockwellcare Support Services
Est. £34–£42/hr
Ethos Care Family Services Limited
Est. £34–£42/hr
Right at Home Mitcham, Streatham and Dulwich
Est. £34–£42/hr
Helping Hands Dulwich
Est. £32–£39/hr
Rathbone Outreach
Est. £34–£42/hr
The Upper Hand Care Limited
Est. £34–£42/hr
What families ask about respite care in Lambeth
Which home care agencies offer respite care in Lambeth?
Ask each agency: CQC keeps no record of who provides respite care. Of the 60 registered agencies that are based in the borough of Lambeth, 35 are rated Good or Outstanding.
Is respite care ever free?
Sometimes. Ask the London Borough of Lambeth 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 are agencies covering Lambeth rated?
Of 36 agencies with a CQC rating, 35 (97%) are Good or Outstanding. Dementia is a specialism for 45, and 7 have a rating or inspection from the past two years.
Need respite care in Lambeth?
One short form: a maximum of three agencies working with us will contact you directly by email.
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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.