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Home help in Newham

Help with housework, shopping, meals and errands, often alongside a chat and a cup of tea: that is home help, and it keeps many older people independent for longer. Compare the 90 CQC-registered agencies covering Newham and ask which of them provide it.

Updated 27 October 2026 (CQC register) · Prices: Usual 2026 prices in London

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The short version

  • Of the 90 CQC-registered agencies that are based in the borough of Newham, 47 have a Good or Outstanding rating.
  • The London Borough of Newham has to offer a care needs assessment free of charge.
  • Home help is usually charged by the hour; visiting care here typically costs £30–£40 an hour, and housework-only help can cost a little less.
  • Which agencies provide home help is not on the CQC register, so ask each one.

Citation: "Home help in Newham", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

What home help includes

Typical tasks are cleaning and tidying, laundry and ironing, changing beds, food shopping and collecting prescriptions, preparing meals, help with post and bills, and getting out to appointments or the shops. Many people also value the company. Home help does not include personal care such as washing, dressing or help with medication: for that you need a home care agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

Agency, cleaner or council?

Many home care agencies in Newham provide home help as well as personal care, which is useful if needs grow. A cleaner or a local "home help" service can be cheaper for housework alone, but is not regulated by CQC. Some councils and charities run low-cost help-at-home or shopping services. Getting assessed by the London Borough of Newham.

Paying for home help

Home help is usually charged by the hour, at or just below the rate for visiting care. The London Borough of Newham may include practical help in a care plan if a care needs assessment finds eligible needs, though help with housework alone often does not qualify. Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested, is often used to pay for it. See home help for the elderly and home help vs home care.

Newham's agencies in figures

The share registered for dementia is 83% in Newham (75 of 90) and 81% across London. By specialism, 76 of 90 list physical disabilities, 53 of 90 list learning disabilities and 53 of 90 list mental health conditions. Most recent to register: Crystle Home Support Ltd (September 2026). Across London we list 2,452 agencies, and 89% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; covering Newham the figure is 90%. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Newham (52% Good or Outstanding) is 3rd out of 7 local towns, led by Hackney (62%). Oldest rating on the list: Trinity Community Centre, November 2017.

What home help costs in Newham

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

London Borough of Newham's own rates: £23.56 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,175.96 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,226.77 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source).

The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Estimate the weekly cost or see what you might pay

Home care agencies serving Newham

Check with each agency that it offers home help. Order: CQC rating, then how recent, then distance.

  1. Hawley House

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Hawley House)

  2. Oasis Group (London) Limited

    0.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Oasis Group (London) Limited)

  3. Kare Health Care Services

    0.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Kare Health Care Services)

  4. Highland Care UK Limited

    0.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Highland Care UK Limited)

  5. Sky Homecare Ltd

    0.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Sky Homecare Ltd)

  6. United Hands Care Ltd

    0.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    See details (United Hands Care Ltd)

  7. Supreme Homecare

    0.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Learning disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Supreme Homecare)

  8. Advance Newham Domiciliary Care and Supported Living Services

    0.7 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Advance Newham Domiciliary Care and Supported Living Services)

  9. Rise up Support for Living Ltd

    0.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Rise up Support for Living Ltd)

  10. Veemu Healthcare Office

    1.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Veemu Healthcare Office)

  11. International Care Limited

    1.0 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    See details (International Care Limited)

  12. Supreme Care Services Limited

    1.1 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Supreme Care Services Limited)

  13. Jothno Care and Support

    1.2 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jan 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Jothno Care and Support)

  14. Precious Homes East London

    1.9 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2024Inspected recently
    See details (Precious Homes East London)

  15. Ashton Care Ltd

    1.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Ashton Care Ltd)

  16. United Care (UK) Ltd

    1.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    See details (United Care (UK) Ltd)

  17. Hiba Home Care Ltd

    0.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2023
    See details (Hiba Home Care Ltd)

  18. Forest Gate

    0.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2022
    See details (Forest Gate)

  19. Tendercare Management Ltd

    0.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Nov 2022
    See details (Tendercare Management Ltd)

  20. Mary Personal Care Ltd

    0.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated May 2023
    See details (Mary Personal Care Ltd)

See all 90 agencies covering Newham →

What families ask about home help in Newham

Who provides home help in Newham?

The CQC register does not show who offers home help. There are 90 registered agencies that are based in the borough of Newham, 47 of them rated Good or Outstanding, so ask each one.

What does home help cost in Newham?

Expect an hourly charge close to the local visiting care rate, sometimes slightly less for housework only. Check the minimum visit length and weekend rates before you book.

Will the council fund help with housework?

Only as part of meeting eligible needs after an assessment by the London Borough of Newham; housework on its own rarely qualifies. Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings, is often used to pay for home help.

Is home help the same as home care?

No. Home help is practical help with housework, shopping and errands. Home care, or personal care, includes help with washing, dressing, eating and medication, and must be provided by an agency registered with the Care Quality Commission.

How good are home care agencies around Newham?

90% Good or Outstanding (47 of 52 rated). 17 were inspected or rated within two years, and 75 are registered for dementia.

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