Home care in Islington
Vetted, self-employed carers for older people in Highbury, Canonbury, Holloway and Archway, introduced by Viola.
- Carer introduced within 48 hours
- £20 an hour, every day
- Live-in care from £150 a day
Support at home in Islington
Islington runs from Clerkenwell and Angel in the south, through Barnsbury, Canonbury and Highbury, up to Holloway, Tufnell Park and Archway in the north. It is one of the most densely built parts of London, with Georgian terraces, mansion flats and large estates side by side.
Upper Street and Holloway Road are busy, and many homes have steps at the front door or flights of stairs inside. A carer can help with shopping, meals, personal care and getting out safely, whether that is a walk round Highbury Fields or along the Regent's Canal towpath.
Viola is an introductory agency: we introduce vetted, self-employed carers, you choose, and we handle the paperwork and payments.
Areas we cover
- Angel
- Highbury
- Canonbury
- Barnsbury
- Holloway
- Archway
- Tufnell Park
- Clerkenwell
- Finsbury Park
- N1, N5, N7, N19
- EC1
Care at home in Islington
Hourly care
From one hour a visit, £20 an hour every day. Time for breakfast, a trip to the shops on Upper Street or Holloway Road and help around the home.
Overnight care
A carer stays through the night, usually 10pm to 8am, from £140 a night.
Live-in care
A carer lives in the home, from £150 a day. Needs a spare room.
Companionship
A walk round Highbury Fields, a coffee near Angel or an afternoon of conversation at home.
Dementia support
A steady routine with the same familiar carer and gentle everyday help.
Help after hospital
Returning home from the Whittington in Archway or another hospital is a vulnerable time. Carers help with everyday living, not medical procedures.
Partner carers support everyday living. They do not carry out medical procedures.
More than 1,000 families across Europe have found care through Viola
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“It was great working with Viola, Jan made all efforts to get the right person for my needs and it worked out very well. I highly recommend Viola for home help”
“Thank you for the professional approach of Viola and the caregiver. Everything went quickly and smoothly.”
“The service is provided by very helpful and pleasant people. I have never had a problem where they did not have a solution. I have also always been very satisfied.”
Hourly, live-in or overnight care?
Calculate your weekly price
The hourly rate is always £20, regardless of the day of the week, weekends or bank holidays. Travel costs are included, and there are no hidden fees or additional charges.
Calculate your overnight care
Overnight care starts from £140 per night. The carer stays awake and available all night, usually from 10pm to 8am, and other times can be agreed. It can be combined with hourly care during the day.
Live-in care prices
Prices start from £150 per day. The final rate depends on the level of support needed, and we will confirm it with you before anything is agreed.
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Do you cover all of Islington?
Yes. We introduce self-employed carers across Islington, including Angel and Barnsbury (N1), Highbury (N5), Holloway (N7), Archway (N19) and Clerkenwell (EC1).
How much does home care cost in Islington?
£20 an hour, the same on weekends and bank holidays, travel included. Overnight care starts from £140 a night and live-in care from £150 a day.
How quickly can a carer start?
A suitable carer is usually introduced within 48 hours. Live-in care is usually arranged within 5 days.
How are carers vetted?
Each carer goes through an interview, ID and right-to-work checks, a clean Enhanced DBS check and references from families. All work as self-employed.
