South East London
Office: 1 Othello Close, London, SE11 4RE
Most likely works within about 6 miles of its London office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us.
Home care agency · Handling Care
- Hourly rate
- £28.50
- an hour, reported by the agency, September 2026
- Live-in care
- £1,700
- a week, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- February 2026
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £399 a week for two one-hour visits a day
Live-in care £1,700 a week
Typically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits
Your own carer could cost about £119 a week less, £6,188 over a year
Live-in care near Lambeth typically £1,050 a week.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check within the last 2 years, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About South East London
South East London is a home care agency based in London, in the Lambeth 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 London office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults and people with a physical disability. Its website lists hourly visits, live-in care and hospital discharge. It is run by Handling Care. The agency has been registered since January 2017.
At its latest inspection, published February 2026, the CQC rated South East London 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.
South East London has told us it charges £28.50 an hour for hourly visits, a figure reported to us by the agency, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. Two visits a day of an hour each comes to about £399 a week. Live-in care is £1,700 a week. That is close to the typical hourly rate in Lambeth.
On how it works, the agency says: 240 minute visits, free assessment, weekends cost more and private clients only. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.
There are 56 registered home care agencies in Lambeth. Others working the same area include NeuroHealth Case Management Services, Care Solution Services Ltd and SDA Domiciliary Care Services, 2 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.
Care offered
- Hourly visits
- Live-in care
- Hospital discharge
How they work
- 240 minute visits
- Free assessment
Money
- Weekends cost more
- Private clients only
Read from the agency’s own website. Details change; check when you call.
Registered with the CQC for
- Older people
- Dementia
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Handling Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2017
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (February 2026)
- Council area
- Lambeth
- Office town
- London
Rates
Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves. Always ask for the full price list.
| Type of care | Rate | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly visits | £28.50 an hour as of September 2026 Reported by the agency “Weekdays: £28.50 per hour” | Reported by the agency “Weekdays: £28.50 per hour” |
| Weekend hourly rate | £30 an hour as of September 2026 Reported by the agency “Weekends: £30.00 per hour” | Reported by the agency “Weekends: £30.00 per hour” |
| Live-in care | £1,700 a week as of September 2026 Reported by the agency “live-in care rate is approximately £1,700 per week” | Reported by the agency “live-in care rate is approximately £1,700 per week” |
For comparison, a self-employed carer through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care near Lambeth is typically £1,050 a week.
Reviews
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Common questions about South East London
How much does South East London charge an hour?
South East London charges £28.50 an hour for hourly visits (as of September 2026). Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves, so confirm the current price list with the agency.
Does South East London offer live-in care?
Yes. South East London charges £1,700 a week for live-in care (as of September 2026).
What is the CQC rating for South East London?
The Care Quality Commission rated South East London Good in February 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Which areas does South East London cover?
South East London most likely works within about 6 miles of its London office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. If your postcode is on the edge of that, ring and ask: most agencies will travel a little further for a regular package of visits.
Does South East London care for people with dementia?
Yes. South East London is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia.
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