Home care in Islington, with carers who get to know you.
Whether it’s a terraced house in Highbury or a flat near Angel, we help Islington residents carry on living at home, with the same small group of carers visiting and a local office that answers the phone.
Home care across Islington.
Islington is compact but busy. We plan visits so carers aren’t rushing between appointments, and every visit lasts at least an hour.
- Highbury
- Angel
- Canonbury
- Barnsbury
- Holloway
- Archway
- Tufnell Park
- Finsbury Park
Not on the list? Send us your postcode and we'll let you know whether we can help.
Support shaped around each person.
Every package starts with a free assessment. Private care starts from seven hours a week, and every visit lasts at least an hour.
- Elderly Care in IslingtonHelp with personal care, meals, medication and daily routines.
- Dementia Care in IslingtonFamiliar carers and calm, consistent routines at home.
- Live-in Care in IslingtonA carer living in the home, with relief cover included.
- Overnight Care in IslingtonSleeping or waking nights, so everyone can rest.
- Companionship Care in IslingtonConversation, hobbies, shopping and trips out.
- Respite Care in IslingtonShort-term care at home while family carers take a break.
We also provide disability care, Parkinson's care and end-of-life care. See all our services.
Coming home from hospital in Islington.
For many Islington families, the Whittington Hospital in Archway is where the need for care at home first becomes clear, though people also come home from UCLH and other central London hospitals. Let the ward know you’re arranging home care, and call us as early as you can. We’ll plan support for those first days so the move home feels safe.
Read our guide to arranging home care after a hospital stay.
Paying for care in Islington.
Islington Council’s adult social care team can carry out a free needs assessment, and family carers are entitled to a carer’s assessment of their own. If the council funds some or all of the care, you can usually ask for a direct payment and choose who provides it. Visit the Islington Council website to start.
Hedgerow is an approved provider under North Central London Integrated Care Board's All Qualified Provider arrangements, and we regularly accept NHS-commissioned care packages. Not everyone qualifies for NHS funding.
Many families pay privately. We give a clear written quotation after a free assessment. Our guide to paying for home care explains the options.
An independent local team, not a call centre.
- Managers you can reach. Our office team is based on Park Road, NW8. Meet the team.
- Familiar carers. A small, regular team for each client, introduced before care starts where possible.
- Rated Good by CQC in all five areas. Read what inspectors found.
Home care in Islington: your questions
Which parts of Islington do you cover?
We support people across many Islington neighbourhoods, including Highbury, Angel, Canonbury, Holloway and Archway. Give us your postcode and we’ll confirm.
Can you help when someone is discharged from the Whittington?
Yes. We often arrange care for people returning home from hospital, sometimes within 24 hours, subject to an assessment and carer availability.
Will we see the same carers?
That’s our aim. We introduce a small, regular team of carers so the person gets to know who is coming, and the carers get to know them.
Kind words from the families we support.
Read genuine, independent reviews from people and families who have experienced care from Hedgerow Homecare.
Talk to us about care in Islington.
Tell us what's happening and we'll explain the options honestly. There's no obligation.