We connect families with self-employed live-in carers
Elder is an award-winning marketplace connecting families and self-employed home carers.
More affordable
On average, services facilitated by Elder are 35% cheaper than traditional alternatives.
Keep your routine
Whenever and however you need it, you set the scope of your service.
Choose your carer
Pick your favourite self-employed carer from personalised matches.
5-star support
Use our platform to plan and manage care from anywhere, and chat to 5* rated support teams.
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.
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.
Elders care services
All carer profiles include:
An introductory video
Background checks and references
Reviews from families
Elder's introductory services
Full-time live-in care
24hr support in your home
- Round-the-clock support for a few days
- In the comfort of your own home
- Suitable for more complex conditions
- From £157/day
Short-term live-in care
24hr support when you need it
- Round-the-clock support for a few days
- In the comfort of your own home
- Great for short periods at a time
- From £208/day
Visiting care
Flexible home visits
- Book as little as 1 hour per week
- In the comfort of your home
- Support with everyday tasks
- From £20/hour
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 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.
What are the average costs in my area?
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
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.
Peggy
Peggy’s dementia meant she really struggled in a care home. Since returning to her own home she’s become herself again.
Patricia
Patricia and her carer Rose love to keep busy, from attending concerts and dances together, to taking day trips.
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 the unexpected extras
Families pay 35% less on average when using Elder.
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 care
Families pay £625+ for 3 days | £1450+ 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.
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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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