Banquo

Banquo is a home care agency in London, Islington (EC2A 2DT).

About Banquo

We at Banquo are proud to offer compassionate home care across London, supporting individuals in the borough of Islington and the wider ECA area to live safely and comfortably in the place they know best: their own home. Based in the heart of London, our team travels throughout Islington and surrounding neighbourhoods, bringing personalised support directly to your doorstep. Rather than asking people to adapt to a new environment, we adapt to yours, respecting the familiar routines, cherished belongings, and family rhythms that make a house a home. Whether you live in a quiet residential street or a busy urban flat, we tailor our visits to fit seamlessly into your daily life. Our care encompasses a broad range of specialisms designed to meet the diverse needs of the community we serve. For older people, we provide gentle, respectful support with everyday tasks, from personal care and medication reminders to preparing meals and enjoying a friendly chat over a cup of tea. Our dementia care is delivered with patience and understanding, focusing on preserving dignity, easing anxiety, and creating moments of connection for both the person living with dementia and their loved ones. We know how much reassurance this can bring to families who worry about a relative's wellbeing between visits. For those living with mental health conditions, we offer steady, non judgemental support that promotes independence and emotional wellbeing, working alongside individuals to help them manage day to day life with confidence. Our care for people with physical disabilities is centred on enabling choice and autonomy, whether that means assistance with mobility, help around the home, or support to engage with the community. We also welcome younger adults who need tailored care that respects their goals, lifestyle, and aspirations, moving away from a one size fits all approach. Supporting people with visual or hearing impairments requires attentiveness and clear communication, and our carers are mindful of adapting how they interact so that every resident feels informed, included, and never rushed. Across all of these specialisms, our guiding principle remains the same: care should feel like a helping hand from someone who truly understands. As a newer provider, Banquo has not yet received a CQC rating. We view this as an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment from day one, building trust through consistency, transparency, and the quality of every visit. We fully embrace the standards set out by the Care Quality Commission and are dedicated to operating in a way that reflects safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well led practice. Choosing home care is a deeply personal decision, and we understand the weight of that choice. If you are exploring options for yourself or a loved one in London, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We would be delighted to listen to your story, answer your questions, and explore how we can support your family with kindness and professionalism.

Care provided at Banquo

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Banquo

Where is Banquo located?

Banquo is a home care agency based in London, Islington (EC2A 2DT), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.

What type of care does Banquo provide?

Banquo 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 Banquo provide dementia care?

Yes. Banquo supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.

Questions families ask about Banquo

Can they support someone living with dementia at home?

Yes. Yes. Banquo Limited 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. Banquo Limited covers roughly 10 miles from London.

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

Banquo Limited has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Banquo Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CareAssura?

CareAssura is a free online directory of every CQC registered care home, nursing home and home care agency in England. We bring CQC ratings, detailed provider profiles, fees guidance and independent information together in one place so families can search, compare and shortlist care with confidence. Whether you are planning ahead or arranging care urgently, you can explore options by location, care type and specialist need, then contact providers directly once you have found the right fit.

Is CareAssura free to use?

Yes. CareAssura is completely free for families and individuals looking for care. You can search, browse full profiles, compare settings side by side, read reviews and make enquiries at no cost. The service is funded by care providers who choose to enhance their own listings, so families never pay to use it.

Are all care homes on CareAssura CQC registered?

Yes. CareAssura only lists care settings registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. Every profile shows the provider's most recent overall CQC rating of Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement or Inadequate, along with the individual ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership where these are available. This lets you judge quality at a glance and explore the detail before you visit.

How do I find a care home near me?

Enter a town, city or postcode in the search bar on our homepage and we will show the care settings nearest to you. You can then filter by care type, by CQC rating, and by specialist needs such as dementia, respite or learning disability support. Each result links to a full profile with photos, facilities, fees guidance and contact details, so you can build a shortlist and reach out to the providers that suit your situation.

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

A care home, sometimes called a residential care home, provides personal care such as help with washing, dressing, meals and daily living, alongside companionship and activities. A nursing home offers all of this plus qualified nurses on site around the clock, so it can support people with complex, ongoing or changing medical needs. If you are unsure which is right, the care types listed on each profile show exactly what that provider is registered to deliver.

When does someone need a nursing home rather than residential care?

A nursing home is usually the right choice when someone has medical needs that require regular attention from a qualified nurse, for example complex medication, wound care, PEG feeding, or conditions such as advanced dementia, Parkinson's or the later stages of a long term illness. Many people move from residential to nursing care as their needs increase. If a needs assessment identifies a primary health need, you may also be eligible for NHS funded nursing care or NHS Continuing Healthcare.

How much do nursing homes cost in England?

Nursing home fees vary by region and by the level of care required, and are typically higher than residential care because of the round the clock nursing provided. As a general guide, weekly fees often range from around £950 to £1,600 or more. Where a registered nurse is needed, the NHS may contribute a weekly Funded Nursing Care payment towards the nursing element. Our Funding Calculator and FNC Calculator can help you estimate likely costs and any support you may receive.

What is a home care agency?

A home care agency, also known as a domiciliary care agency, provides trained carers who visit a person in their own home to support daily life. This can range from a short daily visit helping with washing, dressing, medication and meals, through to several visits a day or live in care. Home care helps people stay independent in familiar surroundings for longer, and like care homes, agencies in England are registered with and inspected by the CQC.

Is home care cheaper than a care home?

It depends on how much support is needed. For a few hours of help a week, home care is usually more affordable than moving into a care home. As needs grow towards several visits a day or live in care, the cost can become similar to, or higher than, residential care. Home care also lets a person keep their own home, which many families prefer. We list CQC registered home care agencies so you can compare local options and their ratings.

How do I choose a good home care agency?

Start by checking the agency's CQC rating and reading its profile and reviews on CareAssura. Look at the range of support offered, whether they can provide consistent carers, how they handle medication and emergencies, and whether they cover your area. It helps to write down the specific tasks and times you need, then speak to two or three agencies to compare their approach, availability and fees before you decide.

Can I start with home care and move to a care home later?

Yes, and many families do exactly that. Home care is often the first step, increasing as needs change, with a move to a residential or nursing home later if round the clock support becomes necessary. Because CareAssura lists residential, nursing and home care providers together, you can plan the whole journey in one place and keep your shortlist updated as circumstances change.