London Borough of Islington

Adult social care contact details, funding information, and care home listings for Islington.

Arranging care in the London Borough of Islington

The London Borough of Islington covers a compact but densely populated part of inner London, taking in Islington itself along with Angel, Highbury, Finsbury Park and Holloway. Families looking to arrange support for an older relative or a disabled adult will find a busy local care market shaped by the borough's mix of Victorian terraces, estates and sheltered housing schemes.

How adult social care works locally

The first point of contact is Islington Council's Adult Social Care access service, which handles enquiries for anyone living in the borough who may need support. A social worker or assessor will arrange a free needs assessment, looking at daily living, mobility, health conditions and the role of any family carers. If eligible needs are identified, a financial assessment follows to work out what you contribute and what Islington pays. National capital thresholds apply, and the council can advise on deferred payment agreements if a property is involved.

Choice of homes and providers

There are around 64 CQC registered care homes serving the London Borough of Islington and the surrounding inner London area, giving families a reasonable range of residential care homes and nursing homes to consider, alongside a wide choice of home care agencies delivering visits across Angel, Highbury, Finsbury Park and Holloway. Because Islington is small geographically, many families also look at neighbouring boroughs for specialist dementia or nursing provision.

Funding and typical fees

Depending on your assessment, care may be funded by the council, by NHS Continuing Healthcare, through a direct payment, or privately. As a general guide for inner London, home care in Islington typically costs around £25 to £32 per hour, residential care homes tend to sit between £1,100 and £1,500 per week, and nursing homes commonly range from £1,300 to £1,800 per week, with the NHS Funded Nursing Care contribution available towards the nursing element.

If you are just starting out, contacting Islington's adult social care team for an assessment is usually the most helpful first step before committing to any provider.