Micro-carers are people, or small businesses who offer flexible and personalised care, support or well-being services to people. They work with their clients to find out what matters most and the best way to support them to achieve their goals or outcomes.

Micro-carers can support people with a variety of things, which could include:

• Domiciliary care services
• Respite for carers
• Holidays and short breaks
• Activities that bring people together
• Leisure, wellbeing and social opportunities
• Cleaning
• Assistance with bills
• Pet care
• Befriending/companionship
• Help with gardening
• Provide meals for people in their own home
• Getting in and out of bed
• Shopping for one or more people

Micro-carers can be paid through a Direct Payment, or through a person’s own funds.

[ITV News Video]