Palliative care at home, chosen by you
Elder matches families with experienced, compassionate carers - so your loved one stays at home, in familiar surroundings, with someone you've chosen yourself - all within 24 hours.
Find a carer0333 920 3648
Care can start in 24 hours
Personalised on-call support
35% cheaper than alternatives
How do I arrange live-in palliative care with Elder?
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Tell us about your needs
Tell us about your loved one, their routines, and the type o f personal care support you are seeking, so w e can help identify carers whose experience may b e suitable.
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Review matched carers
We use structured matching tools to present carer profiles whose experience
aligns with the type o f support sought. You review profiles, read feedback, and speak directly to carers before making any decision.
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Engage your chosen carer
Once you have chosen a carer, you engage them directly and use the MyElder platform to manage schedules, payments, and communication in one place.
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Why Families Choose Elder
We're not the only way to arrange care at home - but families tell us Elder is the one they trust. Here's why.
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You choose who comes into your home
Browse real carer profiles, read reviews from families like yours, speak to carers before committing, and make the choice yourself. Nobody is ever assigned to you without your agreement.
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15,000+ five-star reviews
More than 15,000 families have reviewed their experience with Elder on Trustpilot. Read what they say - because their word matters more than ours.
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Real peace of mind, wherever you are
Daily updates, notes and photos from your carer through the MyElder app mean you always know what's happening - without having to chase. Especially if you live far away.
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The whole family, kept in the loop
Give siblings or other relatives their own access to MyElder - so everyone stays informed, not just the person who set care up. No more relaying updates between family members.
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A real person to call, seven days a week
Your dedicated Family Support Specialist is there when things feel uncertain - whether you have a practical question, need reassurance, or something needs sorting quickly.
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Rigorous vetting before introduction
Every carer goes through identity checks, Enhanced DBS or PVG checks, right to work verification, and professional references - all completed before introduced to a family.
What can a live-in palliative carer do?
A live-in carer can become an essential member of your palliative care team – helping with symptom management and improving quality of life. The professional carers in Elder’s network can assist with a wide range of tasks, including:
Personal care
Helping with washing, dressing, oral hygiene, and grooming
Continence care
Assistance with using the toilets or changing pads
Family updates
Sharing regular updates with loved ones who cannot be there every day
Support for relatives
Offering reassurance and emotional support to family members
Daily routine
Maintaining familiar routines to bring structure, comfort, and stability
Therapeutic support
Assisting with calming therapies like meditation or aromatherapy
Household tasks
Handling cleaning, laundry, pet care, and greeting regular visitors
Meal preparation
Planning and cooking nutritious meals that suit personal preferences
Mobility support
Helping move safely around the home to reduce falls and injuries
Providing medication reminders
Supporting with correct medication at the right times.
What’s the cost of care with Elder?
The rates below are the usual costs of care for one person.
Most popular: 2 weeks trial included
Full-time care
From
£1,150p/w
Full-time care (also called live-in care) gives people the choice to be cared for in their own homes. Full-time care includes:
- Two-week trial
- No weekend or bank holiday surcharge
- 2x nightly wake-ups included
- No lengthy contracts
- No joining fees
Short-term care
3 days from
£684
From
£1,595p/w
Elder can arrange short-term respite care for shorter periods. A carer will move into the home and provide expert care.
- Fast turnaround
- No weekend or bank holiday surcharge
- 2x nightly wake-ups included
- No lengthy contracts
- No joining fees
Live-in dementia care: Real stories of staying home
When dementia progresses, familiar surroundings can make all the difference. Discover how families have used live-in dementia care to bring reassurance, routine, and peace of mind.
How Sue found relief with live-in dementia care for her mum
Sue shares how dementia care helped her mum stay safe and happy in her own home. This allowed Sue to stop being a carer and become a daughter again, providing her with immense peace of mind.
Read Sue's story
How live-in Alzheimer's care helped Pat stay safe
Penny discusses her mum's experience with Alzheimer's, highlighting why live-in care was the crucial choice for her safety, happiness, and continued quality of life.
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How can Elder support with palliative care?
Live-in care can be a valuable form of palliative care, offering practical and emotional support to individuals and their families. It enables people to stay in the comfort of their own home as their condition progresses, rather than moving to a hospital, care home, or hospice – if that’s not needed or desired.
At Elder, our matching process helps you find a carer with the right skills, experience, and personality to meet your needs. This personalised approach ensures they can provide sensitive, one-to-one care while helping to maintain a sense of normality and routine.
Palliative care needs vary depending on the condition. For example:
- People with dementia may require long-term support as symptoms gradually progress.
- Those living with COPD often benefit from care after flare-ups or hospital stays.
- Older adults with cancer may need more intensive care over a shorter period, helping to relieve the burden on family and allow for more meaningful time together.
THE FOUNDER'S STORY
Built from a personal experience of care
Elder was founded because its founder lived through the same challenge so many families face – trying to find trustworthy, consistent, personal care at home for someone they loved, and not knowing where to start.
The experience was fragmented, confusing, and often impersonal. Pete believed there had to be a better way – one that kept families in control, gave carers fair and flexible work, and brought real transparency to a sector that desperately needed it.
What started as a personal mission has grown into a platform trusted by thousands of families. But the purpose hasn’t changed: to make arranging care at home simpler, safer, and more human.
Pete Dowds, Founder
FAQs about finding the right live-in carer
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