Find the right carer and keep the life you know and love
Elder is an award-winning marketplace connecting families and self-employed home carers across Great Britain.
Choose your carer
Pick your favourite self-employed carer from personalised matches.
Keep your routine
Whenever and however you need it, you set the scope of your service.
5-star support
Use our platform to plan and manage care from anywhere, and chat to 5* rated support teams.
Competitive price
On average, services facilitated by Elder are 35% cheaper than traditional alternatives.
More value
On average, services facilitated by Elder are 35% cheaper than traditional alternatives.
More control
Whenever and however you need it, you set the scope of your service.
More choice
Pick your favourite self-employed carer from personalised matches.
More support
Use our platform to plan and manage care from anywhere, and chat to 5* rated support teams.
Our care services
Live-in care
Long-term 24-hour support
- A carer lives in the home to provide round-the-clock support
- Suitable for people living with conditions like dementia, reduced mobility, etc.
- For long-term care needs
Respite care
Temporary 24-hour support
- A carer moves in for a few days to provide round-the-clock support
- Suitable to cover for a main caregiver or for a temporary increase in care needs
- Minimum duration of 3 days
Visiting care
Flexible home visits
- Book as many hours as you need for help in the comfort of your home
- Support with everyday tasks like grooming, walks, cooking, etc.
- From as little as 1 hour per week
We’re an award-winning care marketplace
Every care story is personal, and ours is no different. Our founder, Pete was inspired to help families like yours after struggling to find the right care for his own Gran, Frances. Fast forward to today and our platform has connected thousands of families and self-employed carers. Our tools personalise every care experience, eliminate unnecessary paperwork, and empower families to take control of later life.
How does it work?
Search and connect in 3 easy steps
Share your care request
Tell us your care requirements using our request form, including the type of care you’re looking for, any specialist skills you need, and what daily life looks like.
Select your carer
You’ll start receiving profiles of suitable self-employed carers within 24 hours. Chat to them online or arrange a phone or video call, before choosing who you like best.
Manage care
Once your agreement with your carer begins, use your MyElder account to chat with them and the Elder team, manage your schedule and care information, and find respite cover if you need it.
The self-employed carers on the Elder platform fulfilling these services provide personal care, companionship, and daily living support. For more on what self-employed carers can and can’t do, click here.
How much does care cost?
Because Elder is a marketplace, with us you’ll avoid the additional fees traditional care providers charge. This means:
- No joining fees
- No nightly wake-up fees
- No weekend and bank holiday surcharges
Check the cost of carers in your area
Search and connect with carers
Find carers in your area who match your care needs
Transforming lives
We’ve helped thousands of families across Great Britain.
Jill, Pat and Lynne
Jill found peace of mind in carer Lynne, who’s developed a genuine connection with her mum Pat.
Peggy
Peggy’s dementia meant she struggled in a care home. Since returning to her own home she’s become herself again.
Jean & Fred
Married for 70+ years, Jean and Fred receive care at home so they can both stay part of their close-knit community.
What type of care is right for you?
Whether you’re looking for long-term live-in care or respite care, we’ll help you find the right care type for your loved one.
Time required: 2 mins
Care without unexpected extras
Families pay 35% less on average when using Elder.
Full-time live-in care
Families pay from £1095+ p/w
No joining fee
Up to 2 wake-ups per night
Trial period included
Carers don’t charge extra on bank holidays
Short-term live-in care
Families pay £684 for 3 days | £1595 p/w
No joining fee
Up to 2 wake-ups per night
Carers don’t charge extra on bank holidays
What is live-in care?
Want to get started with Live-in Care?
*The Live In Care Hub
Want to get started with Live-in Care?
Services available across Great Britain
Whether you’re looking for long-term live-in care or respite care, we’ll connect you to self-employed carers with the skills and experience you’re looking for.
Popular locations
FOR CARERS
Looking for work?
Looking for an easier way to find private live-in care clients? The ElderHub app is an award-winning platform for self-employed carers, designed to help you find work opportunities, manage a schedule, and get paid on time.
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