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Flexible hourly care in London

Discover a flexible, fully personalised approach to home care. Contact us today, and learn how hourly care can support your loved one in London.

What is hourly home care?

Whether your loved one requires extra support with personal care, a helping hand during mealtimes, or a friendly face over a cup of tea, we’re proud to provide hourly care across London.

  • Personal care: support with bathing, dressing and hair care. 
  • Companionship: someone to speak to and share hobbies with.
  • Medical support: assistance with managing medication.
  • Household support: helping keep the home clean and comfortable.

With our expert care team, we’re here to provide the quality care at home that we’re known for, in a domiciliary care format, popping in for a visit for as little as one hour per day.

A leading home care provider in the UK

For over fifteen years, we’ve supported hundreds of families across England and Scotland – ensuring their loved ones can live well at home, with independence and dignity.

With a dedicated care manager, they’ll receive a detailed care plan based on their preferences, health needs and lifestyle. So you can rest assured that your loved one is receiving the very best care, built around them.

Discover our home care locations across London.

How does hourly care work?

Our hourly care service is completely flexible, so you can choose the level of support that feels right for you. Whether that’s a few visits per week, or more frequent check-ins throughout the day.

If your loved one requires more complex care, we can also provide round-the-clock care options, like 24-hour care, or live-in care. We also offer respite care at home, for times when you need to rest and recharge.

Meet our hourly care team

Our regional hourly care managers have extensive experience in the industry, and work closely with our care managers to ensure your loved ones receive the highest quality of care.

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Jessica Monaghan

Regional Manager - Hourly, London

"I joined The Good Care Group in 2018 as a live-in care manager, and now lead our London hourly care service as Regional Manager.

Why choose The Good Care Group?

With award-winning hourly care, your loved one can continue to live independently in the place they love most, while still receiving regular, flexible visits.

In-house carer training

All of our carers complete a training programme developed by in-house clinicians before being assigned to a placement. Plus, they’ll receive additional enhanced training for complex care needs.

Fully managed service

We are not a care agency. We directly employ, train, and supervise all of our carers. That means you’ll receive consistent, reliable support, from carers we know and trust.

Dementia care experts

Our in-house experts, including Consultant Admiral Nurse, Dr Jane Pritchard, lead and support our care teams to deliver compassionate dementia care, at every stage of the condition.

Award-winning care

We’ve won more awards than any other home care provider for our service, training and culture. Including a Home Care Award, and a National Dementia Care Award.

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Who is hourly home care for?

Hourly care is designed for people who may be starting to find daily life a little more challenging, but who want to remain living independently at home.

With daily check ins, or visits throughout the day, your loved one can feel confident that they’ll have support when they need it. And you’ll find peace of mind, knowing your loved one will receive award-winning care, in a way that aligns with their needs and wishes.

Meet our in-house experts

Our specialist care services are guided by in-house experts, a Consultant Admiral Nurse and a Clinical Lead, who specialise in dementia and complex care. 

Dr Jane Pritchard

Consultant Admiral Nurse, The Good Care Group

“I’m Jane, Consultant Admiral Nurse for The Good Care Group. I have worked in the care industry since 2001, and in my current role since 2016. Admiral Nurses are specialist nurses who support carers of people with dementia, as well as people with dementia themselves.

Sabah Shah

Clinical Lead, The Good Care Group

"I’m Sabah, the Clinical Lead for the Good Care Group. I joined The Good Care Group in August 2024 and bring over nine years of experience in health and social care. My career in healthcare started with a simple goal: to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

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How can hourly care support your live-in care service?

If your loved one is already receiving live-in care and needs some extra support, we can step in to help with additional hourly care.

Whether your loved one has more complex needs, requires two carers at certain times of the day, or would like extra assistance during carer breaks, we’ll work with you to ensure you always have the right level of care for your needs.

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What is the cost of hourly care?

The cost of hourly care depends on how often our carers visit, how long they stay, and the level of support you need. During your consultation, we’ll take the time to understand your situation and discuss what kind of care will work best for you.

Once we’ve talked everything through, we’ll provide a clear, accurate cost so you know exactly what to expect. This way, you can plan and arrange your care with confidence and peace of mind.

Below is a comparison of our hourly home care and live-in care pricing.

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Hourly care

Flexible hourly care personalised to your schedule and needs. Visits start from just 60 minutes and are tailored to ensure you receive the care required.

  • Maintain regular routine with support
  • One-to-one care and assistance
  • Pay only for the care you need, when you need it
From £40 per hour
0203 728 7577
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Live-in care

One-to-one live-in care at home provides personalised, 24/7 support, enabling individuals to maintain their independence in the comfort of their own homes.

  • Care provided in the comfort of your home
  • Dedicated carer matched to you
  • Maintain lifestyle and regular routine
From £264 per day
0203 728 7577

Benefits of hourly care vs residential care

Hourly care vs residential care
Hourly home care Residential care
One-to-one care, delivered by a dedicated care professional.
A highly-personal care plan that’s unique to your needs.
Care for couples who wish to remain at home together.
Fewer falls, lower infection rates, and reduced hospital admissions.
Maintain choices, like what to eat and how you spend your time.
Stay in the home you love, without the stress of selling.

Your care journey in three simple steps

1

Speak to the team

Our dedicated client services team will answer all of your care questions. Call us on
0203 728 7577

2

Get a free care consultation

Meet your friendly, local care manager and discuss your needs and preferences.

3

Receive care at home

We’ll carefully match you with a professional carer, who will provide you with high-quality care.

We’re in the top 3% of care providers in the UK

As a fully-regulated provider, we take part in routine inspections from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England, and the Care Inspectorate (CI) in Scotland. 

We’re currently rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, and ‘Very Good’ by the CI, placing us within the top 3% of home care providers for our safe, effective, caring, well-led and responsive care.

What’s the difference between regulated and unregulated home care?

Comparison of regulated and unregulated live-in home care
The Good Care Group Unregulated care agencies
Carers who are directly employed, trained and supervised by the company.
Monitored and independently regulated by the CQC and CI.
Industry-leading carer training, developed by expert clinicians and trainers.
A regional service, led by local care managers across England and Scotland.
Quality recruitment that includes full DBS checks as standard.
Compliance with regulatory standards that ensure excellence in care.
A 24/7 emergency line and centralised support, whenever it’s needed.

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Awards and accreditations