You choose the carer
We send you profiles of matched, available carers and you decide — including a video call first if you’d like one.
✧ The UK’s live-in care specialists
Live-in care at home, from a UK agency
One dedicated, DBS-checked carer living in your home, keeping their routine and independence intact — now covering 800+ towns across the UK, Scotland and Ireland.
10+ yrsArranging live-in care
800+Towns & cities covered
DBSChecked & vetted carers
Hand-matched carers
Chosen for your family’s specific needs and personality — not just who happens to be available.
A named care manager
One dedicated point of contact throughout, never an anonymous call centre.
Transparent pricing
Clear weekly rates agreed up front, with no hidden fees or surprise charges.
Fully vetted & checked
Every carer is enhanced DBS-checked, referenced and interviewed before we match them.
Care in your area
Find live-in care near you
Enter your postcode or town to see local pricing, funding and how care is regulated where you live.
800+ towns and cities across the UK, Scotland and Ireland
What we do
Our care services
Live-in care, respite care and specialist condition support — all delivered at home.
Live-in Care
Round-the-clock support from a dedicated carer living in your home.
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Respite Care
Short-term cover so family carers can rest and recharge.
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Elderly Care
One-to-one home care for elderly parents who want to stay independent.
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Dementia Care
Specialist, patient support for people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s.
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24 Hour Live-in Care
Round-the-clock cover, including waking nights and two-carer support.
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Companionship Care
Friendly, regular support for daily life, conversation and company.
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Palliative Care
Compassionate care focused on comfort and dignity at home.
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Emergency Home Care
Urgent cover, often arranged within 24–48 hours.
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Alzheimer's Care
Structured, familiar routines for people living with Alzheimer’s.
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Cancer Care
Practical and emotional support through treatment and recovery.
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Disability Home Care
Tailored support for adults living with a disability at home.
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Personal Care Assistants
Private carers you choose yourself, not whoever a rota sends.
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Including Parkinson's, stroke, end-of-life, overnight and complex condition care.
Why families choose us
What makes our care different
One carer, not a rota
The same person every day means they learn the routine and spot small changes early, long before they become emergencies.
A named care manager
One person who knows your family and answers the phone — never an anonymous call centre.
Care can start fast
In urgent cases, such as a hospital discharge, we can often have a carer in place within 24–48 hours.
Couples stay together
One live-in carer can support two people under a single plan — usually far better value than two care home places.
Clear weekly pricing
A single fixed fee covering the agreed care plan. No hidden charges for everyday care.
How it works
Arranging care in three steps
Tell us what you need
A friendly, no-obligation call to understand the situation, explain how live-in care works and give you an estimated weekly cost.
Choose your carer
We send you profiles of available carers matched to your needs. You can arrange a video call before deciding.
Care begins at home
Your carer moves in and support starts, with a named care manager checking in throughout.
Transparent pricing
Clear weekly rates, agreed up front
One fixed weekly fee covering everything in the care plan — no hidden charges. For couples, one carer can support two people.
Our carers
Every carer is checked before they reach your door
We introduce experienced, self-employed carers — and we check them properly first. You choose from matched profiles, and can speak to a carer by video call before deciding.
- Enhanced DBS check on every carer
- Full reference and work-history checks
- Personal interview before we introduce anyone
- Specialist experience verified — dementia, PEG, stoma, catheter care
- Matched to your needs and personality, not just availability
Where we work
Live-in care across the UK, Scotland & Ireland
We arrange care in 800+ towns and cities, from major cities to the villages other agencies won’t travel to. Find your area to see local funding and regulation information.
800+towns & cities
14regions covered
Nottingham
Cambridge
Chelmsford
London
Newcastle
Manchester
Belfast
Brighton
Bristol
Cardiff
Birmingham
Leeds
Glasgow
Dublin
Edinburgh
Aberdeen
Liverpool
Swansea
Plymouth
Southampton
Find care near you (800+ towns)
Specialist support
Conditions we care for
Carers are matched to the condition as well as the person — trained for it, and experienced in it. Choose a condition to see how care works day to day.
- Alzheimer's
- Arthritis
- Brain injuries
- Cancer
- Cerebral palsy
- Dementia
- Diabetes
- Down syndrome
- Heart disease
- Mental health
- Motor neurone disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Osteoporosis
- Parkinson's
- Spinal injuries
- Stroke
- COPD
- Knee & hip replacement
- Visual impairment
Not listed? We support many other conditions — see all care services or call 0800 368 8558.
Our carers
The people who would be caring for your family
Our carers are spread across the UK, supported by regional care managers. Every one is interviewed in person, enhanced DBS checked and reference-checked before they are ever introduced to a family — and you choose who moves in.
- Interviewed face to face, never hired on paperwork alone
- Enhanced DBS checked, with references verified
- You meet and approve your carer before they start
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Patience
Live-in carer
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Refiloe
Live-in carer
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Vistorine
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Brenda
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Monica
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Gladys
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Reviews
What families say about us
Google reviews
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Messages families have sent us directly
Elliot Nesbitt
What families say:
This care company are the best . Jason was brilliant . My mum loved Grace who lived in . So attentive and lovely . Don’t look elsewhere we did first and that was a mistake.
Rachel Muir
What families say:
Very professional, competent and on-the-ball office staff, always ready to listen to the client. Very speedy service too. I have received very good care from several kind and caring ladies. I recommend.
Catherine Turner
What families say:
Couldn't have asked for better service. All questions and concerns answered really quickly. Really put my mind at rest. Thank you so much for your excellent help at such a difficult time.
Melanie Russell
What families say:
Jason went beyond the call of duty to help us in our time of need to find us suitable carers for our elderly parents. On one occasion with hardly any prior notice. The carers provided excellent care and gave us peace of mind that our mum and dad were in good hands. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and forever grateful.
Help & advice
Questions families search for most
Straight answers to the questions families ask us — and search for — most often.
Do live-in carers pay for food?
Whether a live-in carer pays for their own food depends on the employment arrangement. Here are the typical scenarios families agree to.
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What are the rules about live-in carers?
The rules and regulations that govern live-in carers in the UK, covering employment status, hours and standards.
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Do live-in carers pay rent?
Whether a live-in carer pays rent depends on the employment arrangement agreed between carer and family. Here are the typical scenarios.
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What does a live-in carer actually do?
What a live-in carer's duties actually cover, from personal care to companionship, and how they're tailored to the person.
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How much does a carer cost per week?
Live-in carer costs per week vary by location, level of care and experience. See the typical UK weekly rate ranges.
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What are live-in carers entitled to?
The rights and entitlements live-in carers have under UK employment law, from pay to rest breaks.
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Some of our achievements
Independent recognition from the care sector, and the trade-press coverage of it.
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Home Care Provider of the Year 2025
Shortlisted as a finalist across the whole of the UK at the Leaders in Care Awards 2025.
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Leaders in Care Awards 2025
Our founder at the ceremony, in association with Care Home Professional and Home Care Insight.
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Best Bespoke Tech Care Platform, UK
Technology Innovator Awards 2021, for the platform we use to match families with carers.
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Most Motivated Live-in Care Agency
GHP Social Care Awards 2021.
As covered in Home Care Insight
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2024
CEO acquires 4,200-member care community
Home Care Insight covered our acquisition of a Facebook group with 4,200 active users, to expand services across the UK.
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2021
Named most motivated agency in London
Home Care Insight on our recognition among live-in care agencies in London.
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2021
"Picks up another accolade"
Home Care Insight on a further award for the company.
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Free callback
Prefer we call you?
Leave your number and a care manager will call you back — usually within an hour, and always free.
- No obligation. A conversation, not a sales call — and never a call centre.
- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
Or call us now on 0800 368 8558 Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week
Common questions
Questions families ask us most
The things people search for before they call us — answered plainly.
Not seeing your question?
Our care managers answer these every day. A no-obligation call takes about ten minutes.
0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsDo live-in carers pay for their own food?
No. The household provides food for the carer as part of the arrangement, and it is normally budgeted at a modest weekly amount. Carers are self-employed and cover their own personal costs, but everyday meals eaten in the home are provided. It is set out clearly in the care agreement so there are no surprises.
Do live-in carers pay rent?
No. The carer needs their own room in the home for the duration of the placement, and no rent is charged either way. They are working in your home rather than living there as a tenant, and the room is theirs only while the placement runs.
What are the rules about live-in carers?
A live-in carer needs their own bedroom, reasonable access to a bathroom and kitchen, and proper rest — normally a two-hour break each day and at least eight hours of undisturbed sleep. If nights are regularly broken, that points to waking-night cover or a second carer rather than stretching one person. Carers are self-employed professionals introduced by us, not our employees.
Does a live-in carer sleep at night?
Yes. A live-in carer sleeps in their own room and is there if something happens during the night. If your relative needs help repeatedly overnight, one carer cannot safely cover both days and nights, and we would recommend 24 hour care with waking-night cover or two carers in rotation.
How much does a live-in carer cost per week?
From £1,200 a week for one person, or £1,300 where more personal or overnight support is needed. Two carers for continuous specialist cover is £2,600. It is a single weekly fee covering the agreed care plan, and one carer can support a couple under one fee.
Will the council pay for live-in care?
Sometimes. Start with a free needs assessment from your local authority, followed by a financial assessment. Depending on savings and circumstances you may receive full funding, part funding or a personal budget. NHS Continuing Healthcare is separate and covers care driven by health needs. Our funding guide sets out the order to apply in.
What does a live-in carer actually do?
Personal care, medication, cooking, light housework, laundry, shopping, appointments and company. Practically, it means your relative keeps their own home, routine and pets, with one familiar person there rather than a rota of visitors.
Is live-in care cheaper than a care home?
For one person the weekly cost is broadly comparable to a good care home. For couples it is usually markedly cheaper, because one carer supports both people under a single fee while two residential placements are charged twice. You also avoid selling or emptying the family home.