We’ll connect you with experienced self-employed carers, and ensure you have the tools and support you need to take back control of later life.
On average, services facilitated by Elder are 35% cheaper than traditional alternatives.
Whenever and however you need it, you set the scope of your service.
Pick your favourite self-employed carer from personalised matches.
Use our platform to plan and manage care from anywhere, and chat to 5* rated support teams.
Long-term 24-hour support
Temporary 24-hour support
Flexible home visits
Why 9 out of 10 elderly people would prefer to be cared for in their own home.
Live-in care means a focus solely on your loved one: care tailored to their unique needs and wants, from a familiar face, 7 days a week.
Care at home allows the elderly to preserve their independence, routines and friendships. 97% of people receiving it say it’s improved their quality of life.
Moving to a care home often causes anxiety, whilst the unfamiliar location is proven to increase the chance of life-changing falls by 50%.
Tell us what you’re looking for using our simple request form, and build your care profile to give us a complete picture of the care that’s needed.
You’ll start receiving profiles of your uniquely matched carers in 24 hours. Chat online to carers you’d like to know better, or arrange a phone or video call.
Use MyElder to communicate with your chosen carer and the Elder support team, manage your care schedule, and set up secure payment.
Still have questions?
0333 920 3648Elder's live-in care service starts from £1,150 per week. This rate adjusts based on the individual needs of your loved one. To discuss their requirements and receive a personalised quote, please contact our care advisors.
An Elder live-in carer performs a wide range of daily tasks tailored to your loved one's needs, including:
Please note, our carers do not provide complex medical procedures (e.g. Stoma care, PEG care and wound care) that require a registered nurse.
Yes, absolutely! Elder's live-in care is a quality and often cheaper alternative to a care home. Residential care frequently involves extra fees beyond the headline price, and can become especially costly for couples who typically need to pay for two separate rooms.
Your loved one remains in their familiar home, preserving their routine and freedom. With dedicated one-to-one support, they gain better value and greater peace of mind compared to the less individualised approach of residential care.
Yes, Elder can arrange home care quickly. Our efficient technology and broad network of self-employed carers mean we can frequently arrange live-in care within 24 hours. In situations requiring immediate support, we've managed to match families with a carer on the same day.
From Elder, you'll find a broad scope of home care assistance, including:
All this assistance is tailored to your loved one's individual needs, ensuring they receive the exact support they require in the comfort of their own home.
Lewisham
6 years
Flo is an exceptional carer. She has a ‘can do’ attitude and a sunny personality...
Tower Hamlets
7 years
Berite was very sweet and gentle and caring with my dad who really liked her. S...
Chichester
14 years
Zil is a lovely,kind ,patient and very helpful lady, who I would be happy to ret...
Reading
6 years
esther understands my dad ....they have such a lovely relationship....she really...
Cornwall
14 years
Jo-Ann was a delight. She cared for Pauline with compassion and sensitivity taki...
Croydon
22 years
Bennie is a whirlwind cleaner. All my drawers in the kitchen, including the frid...
Manchester
17 years
Barbara is an extraordinary carer who has built a lovely relationship with mum a...
Bolton
6 years
Isabella has been perfect for mum. she has offered the stability that she needs ...
Leeds
21 years
Elphas is a deeply lovely man who looked after Dad with care, compassion and utt...
Eastbourne
19 years
Mary is very considerate in attending to the needs of our family member. Her com...
Kingston upon Hull, City of
19 years
Kellen was a live in Carer for my Mum Jean for approximately 15 months. We found...
Wakefield
9 years
Chris has exceeded our expectations, especially in these very difficult covid lo...
Barnsley
6 years
Beatrice was very kind, when Pat got Covid so her regular carer could not return...
Wiltshire
25 years
It was great to come home to find my mother happy and relaxed having spent a won...
Southwark
41 years
Pearl is an absolute god send. She is kind caring, considerate she goes above an...
Glasgow City
18 years
Magreth is so caring and obviously loves being a carer. She is a joy to have ar...
Somerset
6 years
Sarah came to look after my 96 year old mum whilst my husband and I went away on...
Haringey
7 years
Ingrid is amazing, she’s so patient & understanding of my mum & dads unique need...
Wolverhampton
20 years
Nyarai (Lucy) was very competent and energetic - her good humour is a real asset...
Highland
21 years
Anna has looked after my mother very well. She has a very caring nature and find...