Domiciliary Care Services in the UK

Get personalised domiciliary care at home from vetted, self-employed UK carers. Flexible visiting care, daily support, personal care and companionship tailored to your routine.

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What is Domiciliary Care?

Domiciliary care also called home care or care at home is regular, personalised support delivered in a person’s own home to help with everyday tasks, personal care and long-term needs.

Unlike short-term or emergency visiting services, domiciliary care focuses on ongoing, relationship-based support: consistent carers follow a tailored care plan that covers personal hygiene, medication prompts, meal preparation, mobility assistance and household tasks. Domiciliary care is designed to preserve independence, reduce the need for residential placement, and provide continuity of care that responds to changing health needs. It can include clinical and specialist routines (for example, catheter care, stoma care and PEG feeding) when agreed in the care plan and delivered by trained carers working to UK safeguarding and risk-assessment standards.

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What Makes Domiciliary Care Different?

Unlike general home care services or short-term emergency services, domiciliary care is designed for ongoing, day-to-day support. It provides stability through:

Familiar surroundings

Consistent carers

Predictable routines

Long-term relationship-based care

Daily, weekly or multi-visit schedules

Types of Domiciliary Care Available Through Curam

Regulated personal care

Washing, bathing, skin care, dressing, continence routines, mobility support, meal preparation and medication reminders.

Practical household support

Light cleaning, laundry, bed-making, shopping, errands, and safe, tidy living spaces.

Social & emotional support

Conversation, hobbies, tech help, community outings, and escorting to family or clubs.

Condition-based care

Support for dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke rehab, MND, MS, arthritis, diabetes or respiratory conditions.

Clinical & complex routines

Catheter and stoma care, PEG feeding, hoisting, pressure sore monitoring, wound support and agreed medication administration.

Why Many Families Prefer Domiciliary Care?

Independence

Continue living in familiar surroundings with control over routines.

Consistency

The same carers build trust, understanding and long-term rapport.

Customisation

Tasks, timings, and preferences are fully personalised.

Reduced stress

No disruptive transitions to residential environments.

Cost efficiency

You only pay for the time you need, not full-time accommodation.

Family inclusion

Loved ones remain involved in daily life.

This makes domiciliary care especially valuable for older adults or individuals who thrive on routine.

Specialist Skills Offered by Curam Carers

Hiring a live-in caregiver through Curam takes minutes. Post your brief, review DBS-checked carers, interview via secure chat and agree the rota that keeps your family safe with 24-hour carer support.

Safe manual handling, hoisting and positioning.

Mobility and balance support, falls prevention.

Continence care and toileting plans.

Cognitive support and behaviour monitoring for dementia.

Nutrition and hydration planning for long-term conditions.

Early-warning sign recognition and escalation to clinicians.

Coordinating with GPs, district nurses or therapists (with consent).

Curam caregiver supporting a family at home

Domiciliary care for different needs

Older adults

Support with mobility, confidence, routines and safety.

People with disabilities

Daily assistance tailored to physical, cognitive or sensory needs.

Dementia

Orientation, reassurance, safety monitoring and calm communication.

Families needing respite

Short-term cover so relatives can rest and recover.

Adults and children

Carers matched by experience to the age group and specific needs.

How Domiciliary Care Works with Curam

Tell us what you need

Share routines, safety concerns and preferred visit times.
Browse verified carers near you

Review profiles, qualifications, experience and client reviews.
Chat and agree terms directly

Call or video chat through Curam’s secure platform.
Start safe, trusted care at home

Your chosen Curam carer provides personalised support in the comfort of your own home.

Where Curam Provides Domiciliary Care

London Manchester Birmingham Leeds Liverpool Bristol Glasgow Edinburgh Nottingham Sheffield Leicester Newcastle upon Tyne Cardiff Coventry Southampton Plymouth Derby Stoke-on-Trent Portsmouth

From urban areas to rural communities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, you can find reliable domiciliary carers near you.

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Whether you need daily personal support, help with long-term conditions or regular household assistance, Curam makes it simple to find skilled carers who help you live safely and confidently at home.

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Domiciliary Care FAQs

What is domiciliary care?

Domiciliary care (also called home care or visiting care) allows you to receive support in your own home. A trained carer visits at scheduled times to help with personal care, medication support, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and daily household tasks—helping you stay independent and comfortable at home.

How does domiciliary care work with Curam?

You choose your own carer from thousands of DBS-checked, self-employed Curam carers. You agree on visit times and hourly rates directly, while Curam provides secure payments, digital care logs, invoicing, and safeguarding support. Carers record each visit so families stay updated.

What tasks can a domiciliary carer help with?

Domiciliary carers support with washing, dressing, toileting, medication reminders, meal prep, mobility assistance, housekeeping, companionship, shopping trips, and transport to appointments. Support is tailored to your routines and care needs.

How often can a carer visit?

You can book visits from 30 minutes to several hours, as often as needed—once a week, daily, multiple times per day, evenings, weekends, or overnight sits. You can also combine domiciliary care with respite or live-in care when needs increase.

How quickly can I arrange domiciliary care with Curam?

Most families receive carer responses within a few hours of posting their care requirement. Many start care in two to five days, and urgent cover is often available sooner if needed.

Is domiciliary care cheaper than a care home?

For many people, domiciliary care is more affordable because you pay only for the time and support you need. It avoids the high weekly fees of residential care homes and allows couples to remain together at home, often reducing overall costs.

Can I get financial support for domiciliary care?

Yes. Depending on your needs and financial situation, you may qualify for local authority funding, NHS Continuing Healthcare, Attendance Allowance, or Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Many clients use these benefits to make home care more affordable.