DebbiesCare is the UK membership home where families find a verified private carer near them — for live-in care, respite or hourly support. Hand-matched by a real CARE Coach (a nurse, not an algorithm) — usually within 48 hours.
A searchable directory of verified caregivers and the families who need them — built on trust, not algorithms.
Every family member gets 1:1 access to a CARE Coach — a human guide through the questions you don't know how to ask.
Care plans, dementia guides, conversation scripts, paperwork templates — written by practitioners, kept up to date.
Caregiver or family — sign up in two minutes and build your profile.
Browse the directory or let your CARE Coach hand-pick a shortlist for you.
Message securely in-app, draw on the resource library, lean on your coach.
We vet self-employed carers and hand-match them to your family. You hire directly — typically 30–50% less than an agency. See how we compare to PrimeCarers, TrustedCare, homecare.co.uk, Elder, Careship and Curam.
| Feature | DebbiesCare | homecare.co.uk | Elder | Careship | Curam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Membership community | Directory & reviews | Live-in care agency | Marketplace | Marketplace |
| Human CARE Coach (not an algorithm) | |||||
| 90-Day nurse-led transition support | |||||
| Verified, ID-checked caregivers | |||||
| Direct pay — no agency commission | n/a | ||||
| Family membership cost | £19/mo | Free listings | From ~£1,295/wk | Pay per hour | Pay per hour |
| Caregiver cost / commission | £14.99/mo flat | n/a | Employed by agency | Service fee per hour | Service fee per hour |
| Weekly live family call | |||||
| Caregiver business coaching |
Comparison based on publicly available information from each provider as of 2026. Pricing and features may vary — check each site for the latest.
One plan for caregivers building their practice. One for families looking after someone they love.
Build your profile, grow your practice, and design a business beyond hands-on care.
30 days of weekly group coaching with a Trained Nurse. Design your personal brand beyond care, build a mobile business, and create digital products. £499.
Join the live community call. Add a paid consultation when you need carer matching and real-time support.
Hand-matched with the best carer for your parent, plus 90 days of real-time support from a Trained Nurse. Peace of mind and stability through the transition. Complex-needs pricing on request.
Pick your area for local pricing and verified carers serving it. New towns added every month.
Honest answers to the things people search at 11pm, the night before they pick up the phone.
Tell us how her week actually looks — mornings, meds, meals, the bits that worry you. A CARE Coach matches her with verified caregivers near you in 48 hours. You meet them and choose. No agency allocates anyone to you.
Most Surrey and London families have a shortlist within 2 working days and a carer in the home within a week. Hospital discharge and urgent respite are usually faster.
Most private home care in England is self-funded if savings are above £23,250. Below that the council contributes. Attendance Allowance (£72.65 or £108.55 a week) is not means-tested and helps. NHS Continuing Healthcare can cover the full cost when needs are primarily health-related.
Live-in carers do undisturbed nights as standard. If your loved one is up more than twice a night, we pair them with two carers on rotation — DebbiesCare flags this honestly rather than burning out one carer.
Every caregiver on DebbiesCare is ID-checked, reference-verified, right-to-work confirmed, and DBS-checked. You see their qualifications and previous families' feedback before you meet.
We check IDs, references, and qualifications. Your messages with your coach and your matches stay between you.