Planned care planning services across Ireland
Explore who each planned CHOC service is for, what it is expected to cost, and how families across Ireland can join the waitlist. Services will launch once funding is secured.
The Central Hub — free for everyone
Every Irish care entitlement and service in one place, verified and translated into plain English, searchable by need or location.
Who it's for: open to everyone in Ireland — family carers, care recipients, healthcare professionals and the public. No registration, referral or means test.
Cost: free, always. How to apply: no application needed — search the Hub, or join the waitlist to be notified at launch.
The Care Planner — premium subscription
For families who need continuous support: appointment management, application tracking, a secure document vault and deadline reminders.
Who it's for: any family carer or care recipient in the Republic of Ireland; one subscription can cover a whole family.
Cost: a low monthly subscription with concessions for carers on low incomes; final pricing confirmed at launch. How to apply: join the waitlist for first access and launch pricing.
CHOC Connect & Assistance — vetted carers on demand
An on-demand platform of vetted, quality-assured carers for short-term and respite needs, plus hands-on consultation services.
Who it's for: families who need short-term, emergency or planned respite care at home. Every carer is identity-verified, Garda-vetted, reference-checked and qualification-reviewed.
Cost: transparent hourly pricing shown upfront before booking; consultations priced per session. How to apply: join the waitlist to be notified when bookings open in your county.
Frequently asked questions
Are these services available now?
Not yet. CHOC is in the planning and fundraising phase. All services will launch once initial grant funding and donor support are secured.
Who can use CHOC services?
The Central Hub will be free and open to everyone. The Care Planner is for any family carer or care recipient in Ireland. CHOC Connect is for families who need vetted, short-term or respite care at home.
How much will CHOC cost?
The Central Hub will always be free. The Care Planner will be a low monthly subscription with concessions for carers on low incomes. CHOC Connect will have transparent hourly pricing shown before you book.
How do I apply or sign up?
Join the waitlist with your name, email, county and whether you're a carer or a care provider. We'll contact you the moment services open in your area.
What help exists right now while CHOC is being built?
Contact your local HSE office about the Home Support Service, ask the Department of Social Protection about Carer's Allowance and Carer's Benefit, and reach out to Family Carers Ireland. In an emergency call 112 or 999.