Introductory care service · UK

Hire a vetted carer directly — 30–50% cheaper than an agency.

DebbiesCare is an introductory care agency: we ID-check, reference-check and interview self-employed carers, then a nurse matches your family with a shortlist. You hire them directly — no hourly commission, no minimum hours, no agency markup.

Try:
Shortlist in 48 hours Carers keep 100% of their hourly rate Nurse-led matching
A typical week
£14–£18/hr direct

vs £28–£35/hr at most UK care agencies

You pay your carer directly each week
No commission, no agency markup
Switch or re-match anytime — free
DebbiesCare membership: £19/mo
What is an introductory care service?

The middle ground between a care agency and going it alone.

Traditional agency

Employs the carer. Charges £28–£35/hr. You get who they send. Hard to switch.

Introductory service (us)

Vets self-employed carers. Nurse matches you. You hire directly at £14–£18/hr. Re-match free.

Word of mouth

Cheapest, but you do all the vetting, contracts, cover, and risk. No fallback.

How it works

Four steps, no contracts to sign.

01
Tell your CARE Coach what's needed

A 20-minute call with a UK-registered nurse. Care plan, hours, personality fit, paperwork.

02
Get a shortlist in 48 hours

We hand-pick 3–5 vetted carers near you. Read profiles, watch intro videos, message in-app.

03
Meet & agree directly

You interview, agree hours and hourly rate together. No one in the middle taking a cut.

04
We stay in the background

Contract templates, payment guides, cover-carer matches if your carer is ill. You stay in control.

Vetting

Every carer is checked before you ever see them.

Photo ID & right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS check (or update service)
Two professional references, verified
Care experience interview with a nurse
Manual & medication training, where claimed
Public liability insurance signposted

Carers on DebbiesCare are self-employed. You're the client. We're the introducer — never the employer of your carer.

What it costs

Honest pricing — no per-hour cut.

£19 / month
Family membership
  • Unlimited introductions & re-matches
  • Weekly live family call
  • Care plan & contract templates
  • Cancel anytime
£499 one-off
90-Day Transition Programme (optional)
  • Hand-matched by a registered nurse
  • 90 days of real-time WhatsApp support
  • For complex needs: dementia, end-of-life, hospital discharge

You pay your carer directly. Typical rates: £14–£18/hr for hourly visits, £900–£1,100/wk for live-in. See full cost of care guide →

Ready to meet your carer shortlist?

Tell us about your situation — we'll have a nurse on a call with you within 48 hours.