# Curam > Curam is a UK-based online marketplace that helps families find and hire self-employed carers, with options for hourly, overnight, live-in, and CQC-regulated managed care. > **Last Updated:** 2026-01-23 Important notes: - If you need regulated support, start with Managed Care (CQC). - For urgent needs, see Emergency Care or contact Curam directly. ## About, trust & safety - [About Curam](https://www.curamcare.com/about-us): Mission, history, and how Curam works. - [How it Works](https://www.curamcare.com/how-it-works): Step-by-step guide to hiring via Curam. - [Trust and Safety](https://www.curamcare.com/curam-vetted): Vetting, DBS checks, and insurance. ## Getting started - [Find a Carer](https://www.curamcare.com/carer-listing/): Browse and shortlist carers. - [Home Care Services](https://www.curamcare.com/home-care-services): Overview of care options and when to choose each. ## Primary care services - [Live-in Care](https://www.curamcare.com/home-care-services/live-in-care): 24/7 support from a carer who lives in the home. - [Hourly & Visiting Care](https://www.curamcare.com/home-care-services/hourly-care): Flexible visits for specific hours. - [Overnight Care](https://www.curamcare.com/home-care-services/overnight-care): Sleeping or waking-night support. - [24-Hour Care](https://www.curamcare.com/home-care-services/24-hour-care): Round-the-clock support for higher needs. - [Managed Care (CQC)](https://www.curamcare.com/home-care-services/managed-care): Care delivered through a CQC-regulated framework. ## Specialist & condition-specific care - [Dementia Care](https://www.curamcare.com/home-care-services/dementia-care) - [Palliative Care](https://www.curamcare.com/home-care-services/palliative-care) - [Post-Operative Care](https://www.curamcare.com/home-care-services/post-operative-care) - [Autism Care](https://www.curamcare.com/home-care-services/autism-care) - [Children’s Care](https://www.curamcare.com/home-care-services/childrens-care) - [Emergency Care](https://www.curamcare.com/home-care-services/emergency-care) - [Respite Care](https://www.curamcare.com/home-care-services/respite-care) - [Elderly Care](https://www.curamcare.com/home-care-services/elderly-care) - [Domiciliary Care](https://www.curamcare.com/home-care-services/domiciliary-care) - [Bone Density Care](https://www.curamcare.com/home-care-services/bone-density-care) ## Pricing & care guides - [Care Guide](https://www.curamcare.com/care-guide): Guidance on care types and how to choose. - [Cost of Live-in Care](https://www.curamcare.com/care-guide/cost-of-live-in-care): Typical live-in costs and what affects price. - [Cost of Hourly Care](https://www.curamcare.com/care-guide/cost-of-hourly-care): Hourly rates and common pricing factors. - [Cost of Overnight Care](https://www.curamcare.com/care-guide/cost-of-overnight-care): Sleep-in vs waking-night pricing. ## For carers - [Become a Carer](https://www.curamcare.com/carers): Joining Curam, requirements, and benefits. - [Carer Jobs](https://www.curamcare.com/jobs-list): Browse care opportunities. ## Geographic coverage - [Location Directory](https://www.curamcare.com/our-locations): Browse services by UK location. ## Top service locations National coverage across 860 local areas. Key hubs include: - [Home Care in London](https://www.curamcare.com/our-locations/london) - [Home Care in Birmingham](https://www.curamcare.com/our-locations/birmingham) - [Home Care in Manchester](https://www.curamcare.com/our-locations/manchester) - [Home Care in Glasgow](https://www.curamcare.com/our-locations/glasgow) - [Home Care in Cardiff](https://www.curamcare.com/our-locations/cardiff) - [Home Care in Edinburgh](https://www.curamcare.com/our-locations/edinburgh) - [Home Care in Bristol](https://www.curamcare.com/our-locations/bristol) - [Home Care in Leeds](https://www.curamcare.com/our-locations/leeds) - [Home Care in Liverpool](https://www.curamcare.com/our-locations/liverpool) - [Home Care in Sheffield](https://www.curamcare.com/our-locations/sheffield) ## Locations - [All location hub pages](https://www.curamcare.com/all-locations-llms.txt): /locations/{city} ## Care types by location - [All live-in location pages](https://www.curamcare.com/all-locations-live-in-llms.txt): /locations/{city}/live-in-care - [All hourly location pages](https://www.curamcare.com/all-locations-hourly-llms.txt): /locations/{city}/hourly-care - [All overnight location pages](https://www.curamcare.com/all-locations-overnight-llms.txt): /locations/{city}/overnight-care ## Optional - [Case Studies](https://www.curamcare.com/case-studies): Real-world examples of care journeys. - [Curam Blog](https://www.curamcare.com/blog): Articles and updates.