London DCA

London DCA is a home care agency based in Teddington, in the Richmond upon Thames council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 6 miles of its Teddington office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is part of United Response, which has 19 branches in England. The agency has been registered since January 2026.

At its latest inspection, published June 2022, the CQC rated London DCA Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

London DCA has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Richmond upon Thames. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

There are 26 registered home care agencies in Richmond upon Thames. Others working the same area include Absolute Care Services, Cura Care Limited and Alpenbest, 5 of which have a rate on record. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.