Compassionate Private Home Care
in Southwark

For private clients in Southwark and across our South London coverage area, visiting care typically ranges between £24.00 and £32.00 per hour. The final rate depends on the complexity of your care plan, the duration of each visit, and any specialist clinical requirements. We always provide a transparent, written quote following your free home assessment, with no hidden fees and no obligation to proceed.

We provide comprehensive care coverage across the entire London Borough of Southwark, including Bermondsey (SE1), Rotherhithe and Canada Water (SE16), Borough and London Bridge (SE1), Camberwell and Denmark Hill (SE5), Walworth and Elephant and Castle (SE17), Peckham and Nunhead (SE15), East Dulwich (SE22), and Herne Hill. If you are unsure whether your postcode is covered, please call our London office on 020 8146 6195.

We work directly with the discharge teams at Guy’s Hospital on Great Maze Pond and King’s College Hospital at Denmark Hill. Our care managers can be contacted by hospital social workers and discharge coordinators to arrange rapid-response home care packages, often starting within 24 to 48 hours of discharge. We assess the home environment, ensure it is safe and prepared, and provide a seamless transition from ward to home.

We are not an introductory agency. Every carer who visits your home in Southwark is directly employed by SD Care Agency. They are thoroughly vetted with enhanced DBS checks, professionally referenced, fully insured, and receive continuous ongoing training in areas including dementia care, medication management, and moving and handling. You will always know who is coming to your home, and we carefully match carers to clients based on personality, skills, and cultural compatibility.

Yes. Our London team includes carers with specialist dementia training who deliver person-centred care focused on familiar routine, sensory wellbeing, and gentle reminiscence. We work closely with Southwark’s memory clinics and GP surgeries to ensure care plans reflect the latest clinical guidance. Our approach is built on the understanding that staying in a familiar home is one of the most powerful protections for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Learn more about our dementia care services.

Yes. Live-in care is one of our most requested services across South London. A trained SD Care carer lives within your Southwark home, providing continuous day-and-night support, companionship, and clinical care. It is often a more personalised and cost-effective alternative to a residential care home, particularly for couples where one partner requires more intensive support. We carry out a detailed home assessment before matching you with the right carer. Find out more about live-in care.

For planned care, we aim to begin within a few days of your free assessment. For urgent or emergency situations, such as following a hospital discharge, we can often arrange care within 24 to 48 hours. Call our London office on 020 8146 6195 and our team will do everything possible to meet your timeline. We are available seven days a week.

Domiciliary (visiting) care involves scheduled visits from a carer for a set number of hours each day, ranging from a single short morning call to several hours of daily support. Live-in care involves a carer who resides in your home and is available around the clock. The right option depends on the level and complexity of support needed, your preferences, and your home environment. Our care advisors will discuss both options with you and help you find the best fit during your free assessment.

Yes. We operate seven days a week, every week of the year, including all bank holidays. Care needs do not follow a five-day schedule, and neither do we. Our London management team maintains an out-of-hours on-call line to handle any urgent queries or changes to your care arrangement, giving families complete peace of mind at all times.

Yes. SD Care Agency’s London operations are fully registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). CQC registration means our services are subject to independent inspection and must meet strict national standards covering safety, effectiveness, responsiveness, and leadership. You can view our CQC registration details at the CQC website. We are also ISO 9001:2015 certified by DNV, an additional independent quality assurance standard.