Home Care Costs & Funding7 min read
How much does home care cost in North London?
What affects the cost of care at home, how visiting, overnight and live-in care are charged, and what to check in a quote.
Resources
Practical care guides for families in North London, plus news and stories from the Hedgerow Homecare team.
Care guides
Step-by-step guidance on choosing, arranging and paying for care at home. Browse by topic:
Guides
Choosing Home Care8 min read
How to arrange home care for an elderly parent
A step-by-step guide from the first conversation to the first visit.
Planning for Care8 min read
Live-in care vs residential care: which is right?
An honest comparison of daily life, cost factors and what suits different needs.
Dementia & Specialist Care7 min read
Understanding dementia care at home
How routines, familiar carers and family involvement can help someone stay at home.
Home Care Costs & Funding9 min read
Paying for home care: private funding, local authorities and NHS support
Self-funding, council assessments, direct payments and NHS Continuing Healthcare, explained.
Choosing Home Care7 min read
What to expect from a home care assessment
Who visits, what we ask, and how the assessment shapes the care plan.
Living Independently7 min read
Keeping warm and well at home this winter: a guide for older people and families
Heating advice, Winter Fuel Payment 2026–27 and other help with energy bills, plus staying safe in cold weather.
Planning for Care8 min read
Lasting power of attorney: a plain-English guide for families
The two types of LPA, how to make one, the 2026 registration fee and why it matters when care starts.
Supporting a Loved One7 min read
Working and caring: your rights as a working carer
Carer's leave, flexible working and time off for emergencies, and how home care can ease the pressure.
Living Independently7 min read
Preventing falls at home: a practical guide for older people and families
A room-by-room safety checklist, strength and balance tips, and what to do if someone falls.
Supporting a Loved One6 min read
Loneliness in later life: how to spot it and what helps
Signs to look out for, simple ways to help someone reconnect, and support across North London.
News & stories
Articles from our blog — local news, care advice and stories from our team. Each shows the date it was first published.
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