Swed-Care
Swed-Care is a home care agency in Edgware, Harrow (HA8 5AW).
About Swed-Care
At Swed-Care, we provide home care support to people living in Edgware, Harrow and the surrounding area. Our work centres on helping individuals remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, with the right level of support tailored to their specific needs and circumstances. We work with a wide range of people, including older adults, younger adults, and those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments. We also support individuals managing eating disorders, which we recognise requires a particularly thoughtful and sensitive approach. Whatever the situation, we take time to understand the person behind the care plan, not just the condition or the diagnosis. Home care means something different to each person we visit. For some it is help with daily routines and personal care. For others it is companionship, support with medication, or assistance that allows a family member to take a much needed break. We try to be flexible and responsive, because we know that needs can change and that good care has to move with the person rather than against them. We believe that staying at home, surrounded by familiar people and places, makes a real difference to how someone feels day to day. Our role is to make that possible in a way that respects dignity, builds trust, and keeps the person in control of their own life. If you are looking for home care support for yourself or someone you care about in the Harrow area, we would welcome the chance to have a conversation about how we might help. We are here to listen first, and then work with you to find the right kind of support that genuinely fits your life.
Care provided at Swed-Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Eating disorder support
- Covers approximately 10 miles
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Swed-Care
Where is Swed-Care located?
Swed-Care is a home care agency based in Edgware, Harrow (HA8 5AW), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Swed-Care provide?
Swed-Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Swed-Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Swed-Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Swed-Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Swed-Care is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Swed-Care covers roughly 10 miles from Edgware.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the London
Swed-Care has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £30 to £36 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Swed-Care. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Swed-Care
Dementia Care at Swed-Care
Routine does the work that explanation cannot in dementia care. Swed Care includes dementia care in its registration alongside support for older adults. Home has a real advantage here, but only while the carers coming through the door stay familiar. Ask how many carers would cover a week and whether they arrive at consistent hours. Ask what staff are told to do about distress, repeated questions or refused help. Ask also how the agency judges when visits are no longer enough.
Home Care at Swed-Care
London rates sit above the national average, which makes the detail of what you are buying worth checking carefully. Swed Care in Edgware holds a home care registration covering Harrow and the surrounding area. Its own text describes tailoring support to specific needs and circumstances, including a thoughtful approach to eating disorders. No Care Quality Commission rating has been published yet, so references and the first weeks of care matter more than usual. Private rates in London sit between £30 and £36 an hour, with the council arranging care for those who qualify after an assessment. Ask about minimum visit lengths, cover during sickness and who is reachable at night.
Older Person Care at Swed-Care
Familiarity and comfort are the reasons most people choose help at home over a move. Swed Care is registered for older person care, covering washing, dressing, medication prompts and company. Visits are charged by time, so their length and punctuality decide what is really delivered. Ask how long each call lasts, how many carers would attend in a month, and whether the times hold. Ask what evening or overnight cover exists, and what happens if a carer cannot gain entry. Rates in London commonly run from £30 to £36 an hour, so ask how travel and weekends are charged.
Mental Health at Swed-Care
Being treated with ordinary respect is half of good mental health support. Mental health conditions fall within the registration held by Swed Care. Ask what training carers have, how they recognise and report a deterioration, and who is called in a crisis. Ask also whether visits can be increased at short notice.
Visual and Hearing Impairment at Swed-Care
Speaking from behind somebody is one of the commonest mistakes in sensory care. Visual and hearing impairment are both named in the registration at Swed Care. Lighting, contrast and the habit of announcing arrival change the experience considerably. Ask how carers are briefed on sight and hearing loss and who arranges optician or audiology visits.
Younger Adults at Swed-Care
Care at a younger age should stay out of the way of work, study and friendships. Younger adults are included in what Swed Care is registered to support. Punctual early and late calls usually suit that better than long daytime visits. Ask how much notice a rota change needs and whether support can be arranged away from home.
Eating Disorders at Swed-Care
Support around food has to be structured and calm without tipping into control. Eating disorders are named in the registration at Swed Care, which describes needing a particularly sensitive approach. Home support should work alongside specialist clinical oversight rather than instead of it. Ask what training carers have, who leads clinically, and how mealtime support is recorded and reviewed.
Physical Disability at Swed-Care
Hoists, rails and bathroom alterations usually achieve more than additional visits. Physical disability is named in what Swed Care is registered to provide. An occupational therapy assessment through the council can fund that equipment. Ask whether carers are trained on what is already in the house and how two carer visits are arranged.
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