Having the right support during the day makes such a difference to feeling more like yourself at home. Across Wandsworth, Lambeth and Dulwich, our Care Professionals – part of the area's only 'Outstanding' rated care provider – bring companionship and activities that match your interests and energy levels. Some clients enjoy catching up over a morning coffee, while others prefer quiet time with a puzzle or their favourite book. It's about having support that fits around you, especially when getting out isn't as easy as it used to be.
Highest regulatory ratingsCare for 18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Highest regulatory ratingsCare for 18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Why Home Instead?
At-home day care for older adults
Our Care Professionals provide day care within your loved one's home to manage their health needs and keep them safe. Whether facilitating hobbies, social outings, or just providing companionship, they offer tailored support that bolsters emotional wellbeing.
20 years of trusted experience
We exceed UK regulatory standards, rank highly on Homecare.co.uk, and our qualified Care Professionals are trained to the highest standard so you can enjoy peace of mind leaving your loved one in their capable hands.
Carefully chosen Care Professionals
We match Care Professionals with clients based on skills, interests and personality, so day care is always personalised to them whether they need mentally stimulating activities, socialising, or just a chat over a cup of tea to avoid loneliness.
Fully flexible, safety-focused support
Day care combines companionship with practical help so older adults can stay active and engaged while remaining safe and comfortable at home.
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Home care in Wandsworth
Home care in Wandsworth supports people to live independently and comfortably in the place they know best - home. Enter postcode of the person to find your nearest office and local care team.
Everyday care visit is shaped around your interests and daily routine. Perhaps you'd value help preparing a favourite recipe, support to maintain your garden, or someone to accompany you to local activities in South London. Our minimum one-hour visits mean there's time to focus on what matters to you. We can incorporate elements of personal care, medication support, or therapy exercises recommended by healthcare professionals, all while maintaining the social engagement that makes each day meaningful.
Whatever your situation, Home Instead can provide quality care to enable your loved one to stay where they belong: at home. Share your details here and one of our friendly advisors will reach out to answer your questions.
Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!
Janet, Client's Family
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Our Care Starts With Connection
"I can only say that I am very lucky with the carer matched to me," shares one client on homecare.co.uk. "She is considerate, efficient, and cheerful while providing everything from personal care to dealing with a variety of small household tasks. I now welcome and enjoy the company of my carer twice a week for continuous care." This personal connection is exactly what we aim for with our day care service.
Our Home Care Services
We're ready to help you make an informed, confident choice for your loved one, with bespoke and easily-adapted packages designed around their needs.
Hourly Home Care
When your loved one begins to need more frequent support, our flexible home care solutions help them stay safe and independent at home. We don't take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we personalise your experience with responsive, attentive, and genuinely compassionate care, so you can feel reassured they are in capable hands.
We understand how overwhelming it can be to leave your loved one if they live with a condition like dementia, arthritis, or diabetes. Our highly experienced Care Professionals are matched based on their specialist knowledge and expertise, so you can feel content knowing your loved one's health conditions are carefully monitored and managed.
We are proud to be the benchmark for exceptional care, so all of our qualified Care Professionals receive training that goes above and beyond the industry standard. When it comes to complex health conditions, you can rest assured that your loved one's safety and wellbeing is always a top priority.
Our live-in care provides round-the-clock support and offers a welcome alternative to residential care, empowering your loved one to remain independent in the environment they know. With person-centred care from someone they recognise, older individuals can benefit from familiarity, friendship, and a consistent care plan.
Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!
Janet, Client's Family
Home Instead provide first class care. My care professionals are patient, kind and very reliable. I am very happy with the service they provide
Paul, Client
As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.
Elisie, Client
Our Wandsworth Team is With You Through Every Step
We apply what we call our 'Mum and Dad Test' when hiring and training our local Care Professionals, we only choose people we'd trust to care for our own parents. Our team brings varied life experiences and interests, allowing us to match clients with someone who shares their passions, and understanding that the right personality fit makes all the difference in day care support.
Our day care service in Wandsworth connects naturally with our other community initiatives. Many clients enjoy visits to our Sunflower Café in Balham, Butterfly Café at King's College Hospital, or Tulip Café in West Dulwich, where activities like Singing for the Brain and arts sessions provide additional social connections, and through our partnerships with Age UK Lambeth and local community groups, we can also help you discover new interests and activities that bring purpose to each day.
Our dementia care in Wandsworth is designed by experts and is City & Guilds Assured, so you know your loved one is receiving only the very best care. Our Care Professionals focus on creating an environment that's calm and consistent, while maintaining dignity and familiar routines to reduce confusion and keep clients comfortable.
Having someone stay in your home to provide care can feel daunting, but our live-in care solutions help to bring older adults more independence and enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing. If you value the peace of mind that comes with knowing there is always someone nearby, live-in care in Wandsworth could be an excellent alternative to a care home.
The right support is crucial when managing pain and end-of-life care. Our palliative care focuses on dignity and enables your loved one to remain in the place they feel happiest. We provide considerate palliative care in Wandsworth, so you can spend more meaningful moments together while we carefully manage their pain and comfort.
Taking a break from caring can feel impossible if your loved one is lonely or has challenging health conditions, but our respite care in Wandsworth is designed to step in with dependable care at any time. Whether you're recharging your batteries or managing other commitments, our Care Professionals can provide reliable support, so you can take time to yourself without disrupting routines.
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