HomeMade is a well-known national self-managed provider that emphasises value and a large choice of service providers. If you're comparing options, here's an honest look at how Partner with Care differs. We describe only what both providers publicly offer, and we'd encourage you to check both websites directly before deciding.
Comparison based on publicly available information from HomeMade's website as at July 2026. Details and offers can change — please verify current details with each provider.
Both help you self-manage Support at Home funding with choice and value at the centre. The clearest difference is how you get your workers — a national marketplace versus a local partner who delivers.
The models side by side
HomeMade helps you self-manage by connecting you to a large national network of service providers to choose from (its site directs you to the Mable network), with a flat-fee, best-value positioning. Partner with Care brings a vetted local partner — an established care business in your area — who delivers the support, with us as the registered provider behind them and two named contacts for care and finance.
| Partner with Care | HomeMade | |
|---|---|---|
| Self-managed Support at Home | Yes | Yes |
| How you get workers | Local partner delivers | Choose from a national network (Mable) |
| Local partner delivers care | Yes — core to our model | You select providers from the network |
| Family visibility of the budget | Yes — real-time, any device | Account with budget visibility |
| Named contacts for support | Two (care & finance) | Expert team |
| Fee model | Ask us for current pricing | Flat-fee, best-value (per their site) |
Where Partner with Care is different
If you like the idea of browsing a large marketplace and assembling your own team, HomeMade's model suits that well. Our approach is the opposite instinct: a local partner who delivers, so you're not the one recruiting and coordinating a roster of individuals. Families also get real-time visibility of the budget and payments, with two named contacts rather than a general team.
It comes down to preference. A national marketplace gives maximum breadth of choice; a local partner gives continuity and a single accountable relationship. Neither is "better" in the abstract — it depends on how hands-on you want to be.
How to choose well
Ask each provider two questions: who actually delivers the care and how local are they, and what are the current fees and any conditions on promotional offers. Our guides on choosing your own workers and how much Support at Home costs will help you compare fairly.