Choosing an all-in-one homecare system? I’ll help you get it right.
I’m a former CQC registered manager. I’ve implemented a rostering system myself - and lived the gap between what the salesperson promises (“it’ll save you time”) and what actually happens. For the last three years I’ve run CareTechGuide, a free independent resource around 15,000 care providers use every year. By popular request, we now offer a free assessment and recommendation service too.
A few questions. A shortlist that actually fits.
Before you talk to a single supplier, it’s worth working out:
- What’s actually going wrong with what you have now - or what to avoid, if this is your first system.
- What “all-in-one” needs to mean for your agency specifically - EVV, family app, scheduling, billing, compliance reporting.
- Which couple of systems are genuinely worth your time - and why the rest aren’t.
- Whether you’re even ready to buy, or should fix something else first.
No pitch, no obligation - just what actually fits your service.
What you get
Not a sales conversation. Insider knowledge on your side.
- We know the suppliers - and the people who actually work there.
- The stuff you won’t find on a comparison site or in a brochure.
- A shortlist narrowed to the couple of options that’ll genuinely suit your service.
- An honest read on whether now’s even the right time to switch or buy.
Get your free tailored recommendation
Answer 8 quick questions (about 7 minutes) and I’ll build you an independent shortlist.
Not ready for the full assessment?
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This is for you if…
Liam Palmer
Founder, CareTechGuide
A bit about me
Former CQC registered manager. Thirteen years senior management across private hospitals, retirement villages, care homes, and mental health services - including implementing a rostering system myself, and learning the hard way what the sales pitch doesn’t tell you. For the last three years I’ve run CareTechGuide, a free independent resource around 15,000 care providers use every year.
Published books
Management Development for Care & Nursing Home Managers
Foreword: Dr Terry Tucker, Distinguished Professor of Healthcare
4.4 from 69 Amazon reviews · also on audiobook
Leadership Secrets for Care Home Managers
Foreword: Barry Stanley-Wilkinson, former CQC lawyer & co-creator of the CQC regulations
4.0 from 46 Amazon reviews
So You Want to Be a CQC Registered Care Home Manager?
Foreword: Dr Umesh Prabhu, former NHS Medical Director
4.2 from 63 Amazon reviews
Podcasts
Care Home Quality: Meet the Leaders & Innovators
C-suite leaders, operators and innovators. 25 guests, 20,000 downloads, listeners in over 100 countries.
Meet the CareTech Suppliers
Founders and suppliers selling into care, in association with CareTechGuide. 10 supplier interviews to date.
Common questions
What is all-in-one homecare software?
All-in-one homecare software combines scheduling, care planning, electronic visit verification (EVV), billing, and family communication into a single system, rather than requiring separate tools that don’t share data.
Do you sell or recommend a specific homecare software product?
No. I don’t sell software and I’m not paid by any supplier to recommend them. My job is to help you work out what you need and point you to the couple of options that actually fit - the decision is always yours.
Is the assessment really free?
Yes. The assessment and tailored recommendation have no cost and no obligation.
How is this different from a homecare software comparison website?
This isn’t a platform or a list - it’s direct, independent advice from someone who has actually managed care services, implemented a rostering system, and lived with the gap between what suppliers promise and what actually happens.
How many people use CareTechGuide?
Around 15,000 care providers a year use CareTechGuide to help them choose homecare technology.