DebbiesCare vs the UK's best-known care platforms.
How we stack up against PrimeCarers, TrustedCare, homecare.co.uk, Elder, Careship and Curam — on cost, vetting, matching and the part nobody else does: human support after you've hired.
| Feature | DebbiesCare | PrimeCarers | TrustedCare | homecare.co.uk | Elder | Careship | Curam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Introductory + community | Introductory marketplace | Marketplace + directory | Directory & reviews | Live-in agency | Marketplace | Marketplace |
| You hire carer directly (no commission) | n/a | ||||||
| Typical hourly cost to family | £14–£18 | £15–£20 | £15–£22 | Varies | n/a (live-in only) | £20–£28 | £20–£28 |
| Live-in weekly cost | £900–£1,100 | £900–£1,200 | £950–£1,300 | Varies | From £1,295 | n/a | From £1,050 |
| Nurse-led matching (real human, not algorithm) | |||||||
| Shortlist delivered in 48 hours | |||||||
| ID, DBS & reference checked | |||||||
| Weekly live family call included | |||||||
| 90-day nurse-led transition support | yes (£499) | ||||||
| Free re-match if it isn't working | n/a | ||||||
| Cover carer if yours is sick | |||||||
| Family membership cost | £19/mo | Free + service fee | Free + service fee | Free listings | All-inclusive weekly | Per-hour fee | Per-hour fee |
| Caregiver platform fee | £14.99/mo flat | % per hour worked | % per hour worked | n/a | Employed by Elder | % service fee | % service fee |
| Caregiver business coaching | |||||||
| Focus area | Surrey, London, Home Counties | UK-wide | UK-wide | UK-wide | UK-wide | UK-wide | UK-wide |
Based on publicly available information from each provider as of 2026. Pricing varies by location, complexity and hours. Check each provider for current rates.
Head-to-head
DebbiesCare vs PrimeCarers
Both are introductory services — you hire the carer directly. PrimeCarers is bigger and UK-wide. DebbiesCare is Surrey/London-focused with a registered nurse doing the matching, a weekly family call, and an optional 90-day nurse-led transition for complex cases.
Best for: families who want real human support after the introduction, not just a profile page.
DebbiesCare vs TrustedCare
TrustedCare is a directory plus marketplace — you mostly self-serve. DebbiesCare hand-matches a shortlist of 3–5 vetted carers within 48 hours, and stays in the background after.
Best for: families who don't want to filter 200 profiles at midnight.
DebbiesCare vs homecare.co.uk
homecare.co.uk is a reviews directory of agencies — useful for research, but they don't introduce or vet carers. DebbiesCare actually vets and introduces.
Best for: families ready to act, not just browse reviews.
DebbiesCare vs Elder
Elder is a live-in care agency from ~£1,295/week. DebbiesCare can arrange live-in from £900–£1,100/week direct, plus hourly, respite and overnight options.
Best for: families wanting lower cost and flexibility, not a packaged agency contract.
DebbiesCare vs Careship & Curam
Both are larger UK marketplaces that take a service fee per hour. DebbiesCare charges a flat £19/mo membership instead — no per-hour cut, ever.
Best for: families who'll book ongoing hours and don't want a recurring service fee on each visit.
Why nurse-led matching matters
Complex situations — dementia, post-stroke, end-of-life, hospital discharge — need someone who can read between the lines on a care plan. Our CARE Coach is a UK-registered nurse, not a salesperson on commission.
Best for: anyone whose loved one's needs aren't simple.
See how it works for your situation.
A 20-minute call with a nurse, then 3–5 vetted carers within 48 hours. £19/month, cancel anytime.