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Bespoke private home care

A More Personal
Standard of Care

Arranging care for someone you love is never just practical. It carries emotion, responsibility, and a deep desire to protect dignity and independence.

At St Agatha Care, we offer something increasingly rare: time, understanding, and personal attention.

We are a trusted introductory care agency connecting families across London and the surrounding areas with highly experienced, self-employed carers — carefully selected not only for their skills and qualifications, but for their character.

Families often come to us after experiencing impersonal services elsewhere. What they value most is being heard and supported by someone who genuinely understands both the emotional and practical sides of care.

We take time to understand your family's situation, your loved one's routines and preferences, and the subtle details that shape daily life. Only then do we begin identifying carers who can make a meaningful difference.

Our Approach

Rigorous Vetting. Every carer is thoroughly verified — identity, right to work, enhanced DBS checks, qualifications, and previous experience.
Compatibility Matters. Experience and qualifications alone are not enough. We consider personality, emotional intelligence, and temperament to ensure a seamless fit with your household.
Ongoing Support. Our involvement does not end with the introduction. We provide administrative support, practical tools, and guidance to help carers deliver consistent, exceptional care.
Discretion and Respect. We handle all matters sensitively, respecting privacy in every introduction and interaction.

The right introduction, made with discernment and compassion, transforms the experience of care.

THE PROCESS OF ARRANGING CARE

  • Confidential Consultation: A personal conversation to understand your situation fully.
  • Careful Selection: We identify carers whose experience and personality align.
  • Thoughtful Introduction: Carers' profiles are shared and meetings arranged.
  • Ongoing Reassurance: We remain available for guidance as the arrangement settles.

Please find some of our client and carer case studies here

Case Studies
Care at home

Why families choose us

Direct, Personal Communication – Speak with us directly. We listen, guide, and remain involved.

Highly Vetted Carers – Every professional is verified and matched with care and attention.

Ongoing Support – Administrative assistance, practical tools, and templates to ensure smooth care arrangements.

Discretion and Respect – We treat every home and family situation with the privacy it deserves.

A Trusted Alternative – Families often describe other agencies as rushed or impersonal. We provide calm, measured, and thoughtful introductions.

SERVICES – Tailored Introductions for Care at Home

Live-In Care

Live-In Care

Bespoke support around the clock

Day Care

Day Care

Help and companionship during the day

Night Care

Night Care

Comfort and safety during the night

Specialist Care

Specialist Care

Complex clinical needs support

Short-Term Care

Short-Term Care

Recovery, post-hospital and respite care

Palliative Care

PALLIATIVE CARE

Support and comfort at the end of life

WHAT DOES HOME CARE INCLUDE?

Each care arrangement made through St Agatha Care is entirely personalised, with self-employed carers tailoring their support to the individual needs of the client. This can range from companionship and conversation to more involved personal care and daily assistance — always shaped around the client's preferences and lifestyle.

A typical care arrangement may include:

Support to start the day
Support to start the day
Mealtime assistance
Mealtime assistance
Maintaining communication
Maintaining communication
Monitoring health and wellbeing
Monitoring health and wellbeing
Prompting with medication
Prompting with medication
Help with running errands
Help with running errands
Looking after pets and plants
Looking after pets and plants
Assisting with appointments
Assisting with appointments
Ordering and collecting prescriptions
Ordering and collecting prescriptions
Shopping
Shopping
Companionship and conversation
Companionship and conversation
Continence care and assistance
Continence care and assistance
Meal preparation
Meal preparation
Light housework
Light housework
Support with social activities
Support with social activities
Help getting ready for bed
Help getting ready for bed

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