Home Instead & Southwark
Home Instead & Southwark is a home care agency in London, Lewisham (SE12 8RW).
About Home Instead & Southwark
We at Home Instead Lewisham & Southwark are proud to offer compassionate home care across the London boroughs of Lewisham and Southwark, supporting older people and adults of all ages to live well in the place they know best: their own home. Operating throughout the SE postcode area, our team reaches families across vibrant, diverse communities, from leafy residential streets to busy urban neighbourhoods. Rather than asking your loved one to adjust to an unfamiliar environment, we bring thoughtful, personalised support directly to their doorstep, helping them remain surrounded by treasured memories, familiar routines, and the local community they love. Our care covers a broad range of needs, reflecting our commitment to supporting people through many of life's chapters. We specialise in older person care, providing companionship, practical help around the home, and the steady presence that makes daily life easier and more enjoyable. For families navigating a dementia diagnosis, we offer patient, knowledgeable support that focuses on dignity, reassurance, and meaningful connection, helping your loved one feel safe and understood as the condition progresses. We also support adults living with mental health conditions, providing the consistency and gentle encouragement that can make such a meaningful difference to wellbeing. For those with a physical disability, our care professionals assist with mobility, personal care, and the daily tasks that promote independence rather than diminish it. We are experienced in supporting individuals with visual or hearing impairment, adapting our communication and approach so that every interaction feels respectful and unhurried. And because care needs are not defined by age, we also support younger adults whose circumstances mean a little extra help at home makes all the difference. In practice, this means a care plan shaped entirely around the person we are supporting. It might be a morning visit to help with washing, dressing and breakfast, a companionship call over a cup of tea, support with medication, or assistance getting out to a favourite local park or shop. For families, it means peace of mind: knowing a familiar, trusted face is calling in, and that someone is paying attention to the small things that matter. As a newer registered provider, Home Instead Lewisham & Southwark has not yet received a Care Quality Commission inspection rating. Whilst we await our first formal review, we are wholly committed to the standards the CQC expects, working transparently, listening carefully to the people we support, and continuously improving how we deliver care. Families are warmly welcome to ask us about our approach, our care professionals, and how we ensure quality day to day. Choosing care for someone you love is rarely an easy decision, and we understand the weight of that responsibility. If you would like to talk things through, ask questions, or simply explore what home care could look like for your family in Lewisham or Southwark, we would be genuinely glad to hear from you. Whatever stage you are at, we are here to listen.
Care provided at Home Instead & Southwark
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Home Instead & Southwark
Where is Home Instead & Southwark located?
Home Instead & Southwark is a home care agency based in London, Lewisham (SE12 8RW), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Home Instead & Southwark provide?
Home Instead & Southwark 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 Home Instead & Southwark provide dementia care?
Yes. Home Instead & Southwark supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Home Instead & Southwark
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Home Instead Lewisham & Southwark 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. Home Instead Lewisham & Southwark 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
Home Instead Lewisham & Southwark 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 Home Instead Lewisham & Southwark. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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