Karia Befriending Care Agency

Karia Befriending Care Agency

Home care agency in Barking, Barking and Dagenham

CQC GoodDementia
AddressRoycraft House, 15 Linton Road, Barking, IG11 8HE

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About

Karia Befriending Care Agency is a home care agency providing care and support in people's own homes, with its office in Barking, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered with the Care Quality Commission and was rated Good overall in its 2023 report, with Good ratings for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care. The agency focuses on dementia care and also supports older people, younger adults under 65, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairment.

Its carers are recruited locally from a range of ethnic backgrounds so that they can meet the needs of the people it supports. Carers hold NVQ qualifications or are working towards them. The agency describes its services as tailored to each person's care plan, with the aim of giving people peace of mind and improving their day-to-day standard of living.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
Hospital2.2 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Karia Befriending Care Agency will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Karia Befriending Care Agency is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Newham Hospital, 2.2 miles away. The local GP practice is VICTORIA & FIVE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Newham Hospital · 2.2 mi
Nearest GP
VICTORIA & FIVE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.2 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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