Serving all of Essex

Trusted care,
close to home.

Find vetted, compassionate care providers across Essex — from daily support at home to specialist dementia care. Simple. Local. Personal.

CQC Registered providers
12 Essex districts covered
Free No cost to families
CQC Verified All providers checked
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Sunrise Care, Chelmsford

Home care & companionship

Available
Personal Care Dementia Live-in Respite
4.9 / 5 Average rating
What we cover
Care for every stage of life

Whether you need a few hours a week or full-time live-in support, we connect you with the right provider in your area of Essex.

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Home Care

Personal care, washing, dressing, medication support and meal preparation — all in the comfort of home.

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Companionship

Regular visits for conversation, social activities, shopping trips, and preventing loneliness and isolation.

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Dementia Care

Specialist support for people living with dementia and their families, from early stages through to complex needs.

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Live-in Care

A full-time carer living in the home, providing round-the-clock support as an alternative to a care home.

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Respite Care

Short-term relief for family carers. Give yourself a break while your loved one receives professional care.

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Hospital Discharge

Fast, reliable support to help people return home safely after a hospital stay, with same-week availability.

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Simple process
How Essex Care Connect works

We make finding care straightforward — no jargon, no waiting lists, just the right support quickly.

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Tell us what you need

Complete a short form about the person needing care, their location, and what support is required.

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We match you

We identify suitable CQC-registered providers in your Essex area who have availability.

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Compare & choose

Review profiles, ratings, and specialisms. Speak to providers directly before deciding.

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Care begins

Once you're happy, care starts — often within days. We're here if you need ongoing support.

Featured providers
Trusted Essex care providers

All providers are CQC-registered and serving families across Essex. Enquire free — we'll connect you directly.

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My Homecare Chelmsford

📍 Chelmsford & Mid Essex

⭐ CQC Outstanding

Rated Outstanding by the CQC — one of the highest rated home care providers in Essex. Specialises in personal care, dementia support and elderly care at home.

Personal Care Dementia Elderly Care Home Visits
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Right at Home Colchester

📍 Colchester & North Essex

✓ CQC Good

Award-winning local care provider offering visiting and live-in care across Colchester. Known for their highly personalised one-to-one approach.

Live-in Care Companionship Disability Support Home Visits
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Doris Jones Southend

📍 Southend-on-Sea & South Essex

✓ CQC Good

Premium quality care and support throughout Southend-on-Sea. Highly regarded locally with over 110 family reviews and a strong reputation for dignity and compassion.

Personal Care Companionship Dementia Respite
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Home Instead Basildon

📍 Basildon & surrounding areas

✓ CQC Good

Family-owned local provider dedicated to high quality, person-centred care. Helps people stay in their own homes with tailored support and 86 verified family reviews.

Personal Care Dementia Companionship Home Visits
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Right at Home Brentwood

📍 Brentwood, Billericay & Rayleigh

✓ CQC Good

Established, award-winning locally owned provider covering Brentwood and surrounding areas. Tailored care plans and consistently high family satisfaction.

Personal Care Live-in Care Respite Disability Support
Work with us

Are you an independent carer in Essex?

Register with Essex Care Connect and we'll send you clients in your local area — no agency fees, no middleman. You set your own hours, your own rates, and work directly with families.

We match you with families who need exactly the kind of care you offer, in the area you cover.

🔒 DBS check required. To protect the families we work with, all independent carers must hold a valid enhanced DBS certificate. We'll ask for your DBS number when you apply. Don't have one yet? You can apply at gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record.
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Keep more of what you earn

No agency taking 30–40% of your rate. Work directly with families and agree your own pay.

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Choose your own hours

You decide when you work. Morning visits, evenings, weekends, live-in — you set the terms.

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Work close to home

We only send you clients in your local Essex area — no long commutes to unfamiliar areas.

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Free to register

Registering is completely free. We connect you with families at no cost to you.

Register as an Independent Carer

Takes 2 minutes — we'll review your details and be in touch within 48 hours

Services you can provide (tick all that apply)
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Application received!

We'll review your details and be in touch within 48 hours. Welcome to Essex Care Connect.

Are you a care provider in Essex?

Join our directory and connect with families actively looking for care in your area. Free to list.

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