Expert live-in care, in the home they love
For 38 years Dove has helped over 10,000 families keep a parent, partner or friend safely at home. One-to-one care from £157 a day (£1,100 a week).
- 450+ directly employed, DBS-checked carers
- A named care manager for your family
- Same-day care can start if required
- Clear pricing, no hidden agency fees
38 years
Caring for families since 1988
10,000+
Families supported
450+
Directly employed carers
Regulated, inspected and trusted by families, councils and the NHS
Where most families start
Does this sound familiar?
- Your mum or dad is becoming unsafe at home, but they do not want to leave it
- You worry in the gaps between visits and phone calls
- A care home has been suggested, and it does not feel right
- You have become more of a carer than a son, daughter or partner
- Everyday things are getting harder, but independence still matters
- You need proper support without family life changing beyond recognition
Live-in care gives families steady one-to-one support at home, with a carer matched to the person, not just the task, and a named care manager keeping an eye on everything.
Fully managed care
There's a real difference between managed care and an introduction agency
Many well-known live-in care websites are introduction agencies. They match you with a self-employed carer and then step back, leaving your family responsible. We employ our carers, so the responsibility stays with us.
Honest pricing
Round-the-clock care from £157 a day
That's one-to-one care in your own home, day and night. It is usually less than a residential care home, and less than the larger live-in care brands charge. Your exact price depends on the level of care needed, and we'll confirm it in writing before anything starts.
From
£157 / day
From
£1,100 / week
Not sure how you'll pay for care? We'll explain self-funding, NHS Continuing Healthcare and local authority support in plain English, with no sales pressure.
- What's included as standard
- A fully employed, vetted and trained live-in carer
- Personal care, meals, medication support and companionship
- A tailored care plan written with your family
- A named care manager and 24/7 on-call support
- Cover arranged if your carer is unwell or on leave
- Regular updates so the family always knows how things are going
- No setup fee and no long tie-in contract
- No agency finder's fee and no hidden charges
How it works
Three simple steps, at your pace
- 1A friendly conversationTell us what's happening. We listen, answer your questions and give you an honest price, with no obligation.
- 2We match the right carerA care manager assesses needs at home, then we match a carer on personality as well as skills.
- 3Care starts, often within daysYour carer moves in, we stay in touch, review regularly and arrange cover whenever it's needed.
Types of care
Care shaped around your family, not a package
Live-in care
One carer living with your loved one, day and night, in the home they know.
Respite care
Short-term cover so family carers can rest, recover or take a holiday.
Waking nights & overnight
Someone awake and alert through the night for medication, mobility or reassurance.
Dementia & companionship
Patient, familiar support that keeps routines, memories and dignity intact.
Our carers
Vetted properly, because you're trusting us with family
- Enhanced DBS checks on every single carer
- Full employment history and references verified
- Face-to-face interviews and practical assessment
- Ongoing training, supervision and spot checks
- 450+ carers directly employed by Dove, with access to thousands more when needed
Regulated care, delivered by an employed team, never a self-employed introduction.
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Choosing care for someone you love is one of the hardest decisions a family makes. You're allowed to take your time, ask awkward questions and change your mind. We'll never rush you.
Read all 49 reviews on Trustpilot
Highly recommend Dove. Reliable carers that actually seem to “care”! Nothing's too much trouble for the guys in the office, they are very kind and accommodating. We would be lost without them!
Dove Home Care have provided carers for my Nan for almost 3 years now. Every carer they have provided has been amazing and has gone above and beyond for my Nan. I recommend Dove highly to everyone.
I used this company for a family member after having an experience with another provider. Hands down best decision, I was so impressed from the offset. Thank you Dove Home Care.
I've dealt with Dove care for some time now, they are so reliable and caring, all the team are really lovely, can't recommend enough.
Questions families ask us
Talk to someone who has done this 10,000 times
One call, no obligation, no pressure. We'll tell you honestly what care would look like and what it would cost, even if you decide we're not the right fit.