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Discover care with Elder

Worried about a loved one? Speak to us about live-in care and help them take back control of later life.

Worried about a loved one? Speak to us about live-in care and help them take back control of later life.

Used by 5,000+ families across the UK

24/7 peace of mind

One-to-one support from a trusted carer.

Keep your routine

Care is shaped around their lifestyle.

Choose your carer

Pick your favourite from personalised matches.

Experts on hand

Support teams available 7 days a week.

24/7 peace of mind

One-to-one support from a trusted carer.

Keep your routine

Care is shaped around their lifestyle.

Choose your carer

Pick your favourite from personalised matches.

Experts on hand

Support teams available 7 days a week.

An award-winning live-in care company connecting families to independent carers

Every care story is personal – ours is no different. Pete, our founder, was inspired to help families like yours after arranging care for his Gran, Frances. Fast forward, and we’ve delivered 10 million+ hours of live-in care, and enabled thousands of older people to live their own lives, in their own homes, while getting the one-to-one care they need.
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Elders care services

All of our carers:

Provide 2+ verifiable references

Have a minimum of 6 months’ experience

Have a clean enhanced DBS/PVG

Elders care services

All Elder-approved carers:  Provide 2+ verifiable references      Have a minimum of 6 months’ experience     Have a clean enhanced DBS/PVG

Live-in Care

24hr support in your home

A carer moves into your home to provide bespoke care. They’ll adapt to your routine and lifestyle, and support your independence.

Short-term Care

24hr support, for as little as 3 days at a time

A carer moves into your home for a few days or weeks – providing bespoke respite care while your main caregiver is away, or following a hospital discharge or emergency.

Visiting Care

A carer will visit for a few hours on your chosen days, at a pre-agreed time.

From occasional home visits to regular weekly visits, our online platform is all you need to find a suitable carer, and build a schedule that fits perfectly with your life

How much do Elder's services cost?

At Elder you only pay for the care you need, without hidden costs or fixed-term contracts.

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How does it work?

Our platform makes it easier for you to find trusted self-employed carers, manage your care, and access dedicated support when you need it.

Share your care request

Tell us what you’re looking for using our simple request form. Select the types of visits you want and when, and build your care profile to give us a complete picture of what you need.

Select your Carer

You’ll start receiving profiles of uniquely matched carers. Review their details and hourly rates, and chat to your favourite carers to learn if they’re a good match. 

Prepare for care

Use MyElder to communicate with your chosen carer and the Elder support team, and manage and agree the schedule with your carer.

Find your ideal carer

We have connected over 5,000 families  and carers across the UK. Search for yours today. 

Straightforward pricing, without the unexpected extras

Care is complex, but care pricing doesn’t have to be. With Elder you’ll pay a transparent weekly rate based on your needs, and with no hidden costs – you won’t pay more than you need to.

Live-in Care

From £1095 p/w

  No joining fee

  Up to 2 wake-ups per night

  Trial period

  No lengthy contracts

  No seasonal surcharges

Short-term Care

3 days from £625 | From £1450 p/w

  No joining fee

  Up to 2 wake-ups per night

 No surcharge on weekends

 No surcharge on bank holidays

What is live-in care?

A carer moves into your loved one’s home to provide full-time, bespoke care. It enables them to keep their home, routine, and independence.

Want to get started with Live-in Care?

*The Live In Care Hub

Want to get started with Live-in Care?

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

We've provided home care to over 500 towns and cities across the UK

Whether you’re looking for long-term live-in care or respite care, we’ll connect you to trusted UK carers with the right skills and experience.

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FOR CARERS

Become a Carer

Are you looking for an opportunity to transform the life of an older person? As a self-employed carer with Elder, you can build a career that works for you, while accessing exclusive third-party rewards and support from a dedicated team.

FOR BUSINESS

Work with Elder

Arranging care can be challenging – from understanding all the options, to getting legal affairs and funding in order. Join our care network and together, we can provide older people with the right care, at the right time – while providing the right support too.

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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.