UK Care Management Software

Care Management Software
for UK Care Providers

Enterprise features. Without the enterprise price.

Everything Birdie, PASS, and Access charge thousands for — built into one transparent, no-contract platform. Client records, medication management, staff rota, compliance, invoicing, and more.

1 month free on all paid plans — no charge until month 2. Cancel anytime during the trial. 1 month's notice once paying.

1
Month free trial
From £10
Per user / month
No
Setup or contract fees
Good morning, Sarah 👋
12
Clients
3
Meds Due
Morning medication — James T.
08:00
Daily check-in — Maria S.
09:30
Appointment — David L.
14:00
Evening medication — All clients
18:00
Complete Digital Records
GDPR & Data Secure
Works on Any Device
Real-Time Updates
Free Forever Plan
NHS DSCR Assessment In Progress

One platform. Every part of running a care service.

Care App replaces the patchwork of spreadsheets, paper records, and disconnected tools that most care providers rely on. It gives your team a single place to manage clients, medication, rotas, compliance, and payroll — on any phone, tablet, or desktop, with no software to install.

Client Management & Care Records

Digital care plans, risk assessments, MAR charts, daily diary notes, incident reports, safeguarding records, and health observations — all linked to each client and accessible to the right staff from any device.

Rota, Timesheets & Payroll

Visual drag-and-drop rota, GPS clock-in/out, Working Time Regulation alerts, holiday management, automatic SSP calculation, and a payroll run that exports directly to BrightPay, Sage, Xero, and five other formats. Shift extensions require manager approval before extra time counts toward pay, and email payslips go straight to staff as a PDF — no re-keying, no spreadsheets.

CQC Compliance

CQC self-assessments against all five key questions, one-click evidence pack generation, DBS and training expiry alerts, MCA/DoLS documentation, and a full audit trail of every action taken across your organisation.

Staff Management & eLearning

Training records, appraisals, supervisions, open shift bidding, staff wellbeing check-ins, recruitment pipeline, and a built-in eLearning platform — all visible to management and accessible to staff on their phones.

Billing & Finance

Auto-generate invoices from rota data, handle split billing across local authority and private funders, track revenue per client, manage expense claims, connect your bank account via Open Banking, and see a live balance of money in vs money out — all without leaving the platform.

Communication & Reporting

Staff chat, family portal with live notifications, AI-generated handover notes, management dashboards, compliance reports, and Power BI data exports — keeping your whole team and families informed without relying on personal WhatsApp groups.

One platform to run your entire care operation

Purpose-built for care providers — not adapted from generic software.

Client Management

Complete digital profiles for every client — personal details, care plans, risk assessments, and support notes all in one secure place.

Medication Tracking

Log medication administration in seconds. Get alerts for missed doses, track MAR charts digitally, and never worry about paper records again.

Rota & Staff Scheduling

Build and publish weekly rotas in minutes. Staff view their shifts instantly on the app, reducing confusion and missed shifts.

Finance, Invoicing & Payroll

Generate invoices directly from rota data, track petty cash and expenses, and export timesheets and invoices to Xero and Sage 50 in one click — no manual re-entry needed.

Daily Reports & Notes

Staff log daily observations, incidents, and care notes with timestamps. All records are audit-ready and searchable at any time.

Holiday & Leave Management

Request, approve, and track staff holidays in one place. See who's off at a glance and avoid scheduling conflicts automatically.

Real-Time Notifications

Instant alerts for missed medications, upcoming appointments, unread messages, and important care updates — no missed actions.

Team Messaging

Secure in-app messaging between managers and staff. Share updates, attach documents, and keep all communication in one auditable place.

Audit Trail & Accountability

Every action is logged with user, date, and time. Maintain full accountability across your team with a complete, tamper-proof activity record.

Recruitment Pipeline

Manage job postings and track every applicant from initial application through to offer and hire — all within the app, with a clear stage-by-stage pipeline view.

eLearning & Training

Build and publish online training courses with written lessons and video content. Track staff completion and award certificates automatically when all lessons are done.

Power BI & Data Exports

Connect your care data directly to Microsoft Power BI or any JSON-capable reporting tool. Nine ready-made dataset endpoints with a secure API key you control.

A full desktop experience, built for your team

Designed to work beautifully on any screen — desktop, tablet, or phone.

care-app.uk/dashboard
CA
Good morning, Sarah 👋
12
Clients
8
Tasks Today
3
Meds Due
6
Staff On
Today's Tasks
Morning medication — James T. 08:00
Appointment — David L. 14:00
Evening medication — All clients 18:00

Dashboard

Live overview of your entire operation

care-app.uk/clients/james
CA
JT
James Thompson
Active Client
Date of Birth
12 March 1985
Key Worker
Sarah M.
Medications
3 Active
Last Entry
Today 09:30
Latest Care Note
James had a good morning. Medication administered at 08:15. Attended day activities as planned…

Client Profile

Full history, medications, notes and documents in one place

All data shown is for demonstration purposes only

Up and running in under an hour

No complex onboarding. No IT team needed. Just simple, guided setup.

1

Create Your Account

Sign up and we'll set up your organisation's workspace. No credit card needed, ever.

2

Add Your Clients & Staff

Add your clients and team members in minutes. Set roles, permissions, and care plans from day one. Already have existing data? Contact us and we'll help you migrate it across.

3

Start Using It Daily

Staff log care notes, medications, and tasks in real time. Managers get instant visibility across all clients.

4

Stay Organised

Automated reminders, audit trails, and complete digital records keep your team accountable every day of the year.

Everything the big platforms offer. None of the barriers.

Many care platforms lock you into annual contracts, require sales calls for pricing, or charge separately for rostering and billing. Care App includes everything in one transparent per-user price.

Feature Care App Home care platforms Enterprise platforms
Digital care records & care plans ✓ Included
Medication tracking & MAR charts ✓ Included
Staff rota with drag & drop ✓ Included Varies by platform Varies by platform
Skills matching on rota ✓ Included
WTR compliance alerts ✓ Included
MCA & DoLS records ✓ Included Higher tiers Higher tiers
CQC self-assessment & audit tools ✓ Included Add-on Add-on
DBS & training expiry alerts ✓ Included Add-on Add-on
Invoice generation from rota ✓ Included Varies by platform Varies by platform
Revenue & P&L reporting per client ✓ Included
Family messaging portal ✓ Included Add-on Add-on
eLearning & recruitment pipeline ✓ Included Add-on
Xero & Sage 50 payroll/invoice export ✓ Included Xero only (add-on) Varies by tier
Power BI & data exports ✓ Included
Care-setting-specific packages ✓ SL, Dom, LD, Res
NHS DSCR Assured status In progress
Transparent public pricing ✓ From £10/user Sales call required Sales call required
Setup fees ✓ None Varies by provider Varies by provider
Minimum contract length ✓ Anytime during trial, 1 month's notice after Varies by provider Varies by provider
Free trial ✓ 1 month free Demo only Demo only

General comparison based on publicly available information. Features, pricing, and contract terms vary by provider and plan. See individual comparison pages for more detail.

See the full head-to-head breakdowns: Care App vs Birdie · Care App vs Nourish · Care App vs Log my Care

Built for your type of care — not everyone else's

Not every care provider needs the same features. Our dedicated packages give you exactly the right tools for your setting, at a price that reflects it. From £12/user/month.

Supported Living

Supported Living

Care plans, goals, MCA/DoLS, safeguarding, rota, DBS tracking, and CQC audit tools.

from £12/user/mo
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Domiciliary Care

Domiciliary Care

Rota, GPS clock-in, QR visit verification, and per-client billing reports.

from £12/user/mo
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Learning Disability

Learning Disability

All supported living features plus PBS skills matching, client outcomes, and goals tracking.

from £12/user/mo
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Residential Care

Residential Care

Family portal, controlled drug register, emergency QR, and medication error reporting.

from £14/user/mo
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Mental Health

Mental Health

Risk assessments, MCA/DoLS, safeguarding, PRN protocols, incident reporting, and CQC audit tools.

from £12/user/mo
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Nursing Homes

Nursing Home

Vital signs, controlled drugs, fluid balance, catheter charts, seizure logs, and clinical observations.

from £14/user/mo
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Prefer all features in one plan? Starter, Professional & Max plans below.

No quotes. No contracts. No surprises.

Unlike Birdie, PASS, and Access Group — our pricing is published, graduated as your team grows, and includes a 1-month free trial with no charge until month 2. No setup fees. Cancel anytime during the trial — 1 month's notice once paying.

Free
£0/mo
Up to 2 users • Perfect for getting started
  • Up to 2 staff users
  • Up to 2 clients
  • Client profiles & care plans
  • Medication tracking
  • Daily care notes
  • Tasks & checklists
  • Mobile app access
  • Email support
  • Staff rota
  • Finance tracking
  • Holiday management
Get Started Free
Starter
£10/user/mo
From £10/user • Small teams • ex. VAT
1–10 users£10/user
11–20 users£8/user
21–30 users£6/user
31–40 users£4/user
41+ users£3/user
  • Unlimited staff users
  • Unlimited clients
  • Client profiles & care plans
  • Medication tracking & MAR
  • Daily care notes & diary
  • Tasks & checklists
  • Timesheets & clock in/out
  • Expense tracking
  • Noticeboard & notifications
  • Training records
  • 24/7 AI support in-app
  • Staff rota builder
  • Holiday management
  • Finance & invoicing
Start Free Trial

1 month free • No charge until month 2

Max
£20/user/mo
From £20/user • All features • ex. VAT
1–10 users£20/user
11–20 users£16/user
21–30 users£12/user
31–40 users£8/user
41+ users£7/user
  • Unlimited staff users
  • Unlimited clients
  • Everything in Professional
  • Invoice generation from rota
  • Billing packages & rate types
  • Split invoicing per payer
  • Power BI & data exports
  • eLearning course builder
  • Recruitment pipeline
  • Reablement & outcomes reporting
  • DBS tracking & expiry alerts
  • Policy management
  • 24/7 AI support in-app
  • Priority email support
Start Free Trial

1 month free • No charge until month 2

Care Setting Plans

Only pay for what your service needs

We offer dedicated packages for Supported Living, Domiciliary Care, Learning Disability, and Residential Care — each tailored to the features that matter most for your setting, from £12/user/month.

Supported Living Domiciliary Care Learning Disability Residential Care
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Enterprise

Need a Custom solution?

White-label branding, SLA agreements, custom integrations, dedicated onboarding, and volume pricing — all built around your organisation.

White-label branding
Dedicated account manager
SLA agreement
Volume pricing
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Everything included — no extras to bolt on

All features are available in the Max plan. Nothing is locked behind expensive add-ons.

Client Care

  • Client profiles with full personal details
  • Digital care plans
  • Risk assessments
  • Daily care notes & observations
  • Incident reporting
  • Appointment tracking & calendar
  • Document storage per client
  • Client communication log
  • Reablement & outcomes reporting
  • Goal tracking by category
  • Family messaging portal
  • Safeguarding & MCA/DoLS records

Medication Management

  • Medication administration records (MAR)
  • PRN & scheduled medication logging
  • Missed dose alerts
  • Medication audit history
  • Prescriber details & instructions
  • Stock level tracking
  • Overview dashboard for all clients
  • Exportable MAR charts

Staff & Scheduling

  • Weekly rota builder & publisher
  • Staff profiles & documents
  • Holiday request & approval
  • Absence tracking
  • Shift swap management
  • Payroll summary reports
  • Training & certificate tracking
  • In-app shift notifications
  • DBS check tracking & expiry alerts
  • Recruitment pipeline & applicant management
  • eLearning course builder
  • Staff policy acknowledgement tracking

Compliance & Reporting

  • Full audit trail (who, what, when)
  • User action logging
  • Finance & petty cash records
  • Expense claims & approvals
  • GDPR-compliant data handling
  • Role-based access control
  • Invoice generation from rota data
  • Billing packages & rate types
  • Split invoicing per payer
  • Power BI & JSON data exports
  • CQC audit preparation tools
  • Complaints & feedback log

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Care App.

What types of care providers is Care App designed for? +

Care App is designed for UK care providers including supported living providers, domiciliary care agencies, residential care homes, extra care housing, and any organisation delivering regulated care services. It works equally well for small teams of 2 and larger organisations with 50+ staff.

How does Care App help with CQC inspections? +

Care App includes a full audit trail of every action taken in the system, digital MAR charts, incident and accident reporting, safeguarding records, MCA and DoLS documentation, complaints and feedback logs, and a dedicated CQC audit preparation tool. All records are time-stamped, searchable, and ready to present during inspections.

Does Care App replace paper MAR charts? +

Yes. Care App replaces paper medication administration records (MAR charts) with a fully digital system. Staff log each medication administration in seconds, including the count before and after. You get automatic alerts for missed doses, low stock warnings, a complete medication audit history, and exportable MAR chart PDFs for each client.

Can staff use it on their mobile phone? +

Yes. Care App is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that installs directly on Android and iPhone from the browser — no app store needed. It works on any device and is optimised for mobile use so staff can clock in, log medication, write care notes, and view their rota from their phone.

How does the staff rota and timesheet system work? +

Managers build and publish weekly rotas which staff view instantly on their phone. Staff clock in and out directly in the app with GPS location recorded. If a staff member forgets to clock out, the system automatically clocks them out and flags it for review. The timesheet section shows scheduled vs actual hours for every shift, and can be used to generate invoices directly from rota data.

Is there a free trial? +

Yes — all paid plans include a 1-month free trial. Your card is required to reserve your plan but you will not be charged until month 2. Cancel any time before then and pay nothing. After the trial, 1 month's notice is required to cancel. A free plan is also available permanently for up to 2 users and 2 clients with no credit card required.

Does Care App integrate with Xero or Sage? +

Yes. Care App exports directly to both Xero and Sage 50 — no manual re-entry required. Timesheets can be exported as a payroll CSV formatted for either platform. Invoices generated from rota data can also be exported to Xero or Sage 50 format. This means your care records, payroll, and invoicing all flow into your existing accounting software automatically.

Is Care App NHS DSCR Assured? +

We are actively working through the NHS Digital Social Care Records (DSCR) Assured Solution assessment. This process is currently in progress. In the meantime, Care App meets the underlying data standards — all data is stored in UK data centres (Google Firebase, London), fully GDPR compliant with role-based access, tenant isolation, and a signed Data Processing Agreement. If your local authority or ICB requires DSCR assured status for funding purposes, we recommend contacting us at hello@care-app.uk to discuss your timeline — we are committed to achieving this status and can keep you updated on progress.

Will Care App integrate with GP Connect? +

GP Connect integration is on our development roadmap. GP Connect allows care providers to access GP-held patient records directly — useful for medication reviews, care planning, and reducing duplication. We'll announce when we're closer to launch. If this is a priority for your organisation, email hello@care-app.uk to register your interest.

Is Care App GDPR compliant? +

Yes. Care App is built with GDPR compliance in mind. All data is stored securely in Google Firebase (UK/EU data centres), access is role-based so staff only see what they need, all data is isolated per organisation with no cross-tenant access, and a full data processing agreement is available. Your data is never shared with third parties.

Why we don't offer demos

We are a small, focused team — and we think that is a good thing. Keeping the team lean means we can pass the savings directly to you, which is why our pricing is a fraction of what Birdie, PASS, and Access charge.

We don't do sales demos, discovery calls, or pushy follow-ups. Instead, we give you everything you need to make an informed decision on your own terms, at your own pace:

  • A full 1-month free trial — explore every feature at your own pace with real data before spending a penny
  • 24/7 AI support inside the app — instant answers to any question, any time, built directly into Care App
  • Email support — for anything that needs a human, we reply within one business day
  • Full user guides — a dedicated guide for staff and a separate guide for management, covering every feature

No sales pitch. No pressure. Just a product good enough to speak for itself.

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24/7 AI Support

Ask any question inside the app — features, how-tos, billing, compliance — and get an instant, accurate answer around the clock. No waiting, no tickets.

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User Guides

Step-by-step guides for every feature — one for staff, one for management. Clearly marked with which plan each feature is available on.

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Email Support

For anything more complex, email hello@care-app.uk. We aim to respond within one business day.

Ready to see what enterprise care software should cost?

Full-featured care management. Transparent pricing. No sales call required.

1 month free on paid plans — card required, no charge until month 2. Cancel before trial ends and you won't be charged. After that, 1 month's notice required.

Get started today

Try Care App free with up to 2 clients — get a real feel for everything it offers before upgrading.

We're here to help

Whether you have questions about features, or are ready to get started straight away — we'd love to hear from you.

Already a customer? Get instant answers 24/7 from our AI support assistant built into the app — no waiting, no tickets.

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  • Email Us hello@care-app.uk
  • Response Time We reply within 1 business day
  • Free Forever Start free, upgrade when you're ready
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