Hemby

Trusted by over 10,000 customers

Respite care

Caring for a loved one is a lot to manage alone. We step in when you need time off or need a helping hand.

Why choose us?

8 reasons to choose Hemby

We are already a trusted partner in everyday life for hundreds of families.

Always the same familiar helper

One-off or regular help

Bookings available even the same day

No lengthy contracts — cancel at any time

VAT-free service

Our helpers are carefully selected — we recruit only 5% of applicants

Helpers are insured and on employment contracts

Helpers available across London

Areas we cover

We cover Central London and nearby areas including Wandsworth, Southwark, Kensington, Fulham, Chelsea, Westminster, Richmond upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames. Contact us to enquire about availability in other areas of London.

How to get started

1

Contact us

Tell us what help you need by calling us, emailing, or filling in our booking form. After that we'll reach out to you and go through your needs with you and draw up a care plan. We will then begin finding the right carer or helper for you.


2

First visit

Once we have found the right helper for you, we will arrange your first visit. During this visit, you can meet your helper, go through the tasks and preferences together, and agree when regular visits will begin. The introductory visit is free of charge. You can also start straight away without a separate introductory visit.


3

Service begins

We implement the care plan according to your wishes. Visits can be arranged on a regular agreed schedule, or the next visit can be agreed at the end of each previous one. The content and schedule of visits can be adjusted at any time. Hemby has no long-term or binding contracts, so you can stop the service whenever you like. One-off visits are also possible.


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Loved by families

Over 160,000 visits rated by family members – with an outstanding average of 4.9/5

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“My father gets a weekly visit from a familiar and reliable Hemby Helper who helps with shopping, laundry, or just keeps him company. For me, it’s a huge relief since I’m rarely in his hometown. I also get a weekly update on his well-being, which gives me peace of mind."

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Mia

Daughter

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“Reliable, efficient customer service, easy communication and best of all; a wonderful helper who reduces your own worries about your loved one.”

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Ada

Family member

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Absolutely wonderful service for my parents who are approaching 90 and are still trying to live at home. As a daughter myself, I don't stretch myself in every direction, so this is truly worth its weight in gold for both me and them. The person who helps us is worth 10+.

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Paula

Daughter

“My mother was our very first client – now we help hundreds of seniors”

I founded Hemby because I wanted better everyday support for my own mother and the opportunity for her to remain at home for as long as possible. I want Hemby to offer that same opportunity to other people’s mothers and fathers.

Through Hemby, I hope to bring a positive attitude, solution-focused thinking and the use of technology to the home care sector – and most importantly, more heart.

Richard Nordstrom

Founder, Hemby

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Frequently asked questions

You can reach us by phone at 0808 160 7399 on weekdays between 8am and 3pm, or send an email to info@hemby.co.uk. Additionally, our contact form is also available for you.

Our base price is £29 per hour. In addition, a travel fee of £6 is charged per visit.

On Saturdays and Sundays, the hourly rate is increased by 25%, and on bank holidays, it is increased by 50%.

All prices VAT 0%, no VAT is added to the price as our services for the elderly are VAT exempt.

You don't always know in advance. In our opinion, it's important to take the time to think about your needs and compare them with our services – that's why we offer a free, no-obligation initial consultation to firstly introduce our service package and secondly to meet your helper. Depending on your needs, the services you book can be adjusted spontaneously and flexibly during the visits.

Yes. After you share your needs, personal situation, and preferences with us during the initial contact, we will begin the search for the right helper. You can meet the helper in person during the first meeting and decide whether you feel comfortable or if you'd like to adjust the search further.

No, we cater to your needs and preferences. After discussing with your helper, you can add additional services to those originally agreed upon and also increase the hours. If your helper is no longer available for further appointments, another helper will be assigned to you for those sessions.

In short: everything you might need at home or in a care home. From household help to card games, outings, or assistance with shopping. Whether you just need someone to talk to over coffee, or help with showering, we've got you covered!

Additionally, we're available during or after hospital stays, or even if you plan to travel. If you have any further questions about our services, feel free to contact us at any time!

The fastest way to request help

Share your needs with us

Provide suitable times for the visit

We will find a matching helper

You'll receive visit confirmation on the same day

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