Care at home and out and about
Find a carer who drives
Get to appointments, the shops and the people you love. Find a carer with their own car, or someone who can drive yours.
- Free to search
- Vetted carers
- You choose your carer
Find carers near you
Choose whose car they would use and the type of care you need.
Want help with your search? Call 0203 369 3624.
Their car or yours: find the right fit
Being able to drive and having a suitable car are different requirements. Your search keeps that distinction, so you can start with the right people.
A carer with their own car
Choose “Their own car” in the search. Check that their vehicle suits you, including space for any walking aid and how easily you can get in and out.
A carer who can drive your car
Choose “Our car”. You may prefer a familiar vehicle or one already adapted for you. Confirm that the carer can drive it and that the insurance covers the arrangement.
You have not decided yet
Keep “Driver, car undecided” selected. You can browse carers who drive and discuss the vehicle, regular journeys and any extra costs before you book.
Support for the whole outing
A trip can involve getting ready, walking to the car and having someone with you at your destination. Agree the support you need as well as the driving.
Appointments, with someone alongside you
Arrange help getting ready, travelling to the appointment and getting home again. Discuss whether you need the carer to stay with you while you are there.
Shopping and everyday errands
Choose what you need at the shops, collect a prescription or visit the bank, with support getting in and out of the car and carrying things home.
Friends, family and the places you enjoy
Keep going to a favourite café, a weekly club or a friend’s house. Tell the carer which outings matter to you and how much support you need.
From your search to your first outing
Find local carers who drive
Enter your town or postcode and choose whose car would be used. Browse profiles and compare the care types and rates that suit you.
Sign up to contact your preferred carers
Your driving choices follow you into your care request. Add the journeys, dates and other support you need, then discuss them with the carers you like.
Agree the details before booking
Confirm availability, the vehicle, licence and insurance, and any mileage or parking costs. Plan the help you need at both ends of the journey.
See rates before you contact a carer
Carers set their own rates, which you can compare on their profiles. Agree the time needed for each visit and any mileage, parking or other journey expenses before booking.
Find carers and compare ratesBefore the first journey
Check the carer’s driving licence, the vehicle’s suitability and motor insurance for your arrangement. These checks are separate from our standard carer vetting.
Read the carer car insurance guideSee how we vet carers
Questions
Finding a carer who drives: your questions
Yes. Select “Their own car” in the finder. This searches for carers who say they have a driving licence and a car. Confirm their availability, willingness to take you out and the suitability of their vehicle before booking.
You can search for a driver without requiring them to bring a car. Select “Our car”, then discuss the vehicle with the carer and check the licence and insurance arrangements before the first journey.
Yes. Choose hourly visits, live-in care or overnight care in the finder, or leave the care type undecided. Explain when the journeys happen and what other support you need so you and the carer can agree a suitable arrangement.
You can discuss occasional appointments or outings with a carer. Availability, visit length and the support they can offer vary, so agree the dates and practical details with them before booking.
Tell the carer what equipment you use and what help you need getting into and out of a vehicle. Having a car does not mean it is wheelchair accessible. Check the vehicle and the assistance needed together before agreeing a journey.
Driving licences and motor insurance are not part of PrimeCarers’ standard carer vetting. Ask to see the relevant documents and confirm cover for the journeys you are arranging. Read how we vet carers and our carer car insurance guide for the practical checks.
Still working out what you need?
These guides can help you plan the support around your journeys.
Find a carer who can help you keep getting out
Start with your location and whose car you want to use. Browse profiles and rates, then sign up to contact the carers you choose.