Become a micro-provider
Micro providers are self-employed people who run their own small business (micro-enterprise) to provide paid for support or care for people in their local community.
They help local people with everyday tasks, so that they can stay well, get out and about, and live as independently as possible. They make a positive difference supporting local people.
What micro-providers do
There’s a wide range of services that you might provide, including:
- meal preparation
- shopping
- companionship
- help at home
- decluttering
- personal assistant (PA) services
- cleaning
- gardening
- care provision
- mobile hairdressing
- accompanying on walks
- dog walking
- handyperson services
- holistic therapies
Providing these small, flexible and personalised services means that local people (your clients) have more and better choice over the type of support they receive, when and how they want it and who provides it.
Join the Portsmouth Micro-provider Programme
It’s a free programme run by Portsmouth City Council’s Independence and Wellbeing Team.
We provide advice and support to help local people set up or grow their own care and support service.
By joining the programme, you can access:
- free support to set up your service and find clients
- help understanding legal requirements, insurance and policies
- training opportunities
- ongoing support and advice
- networking opportunities with other local providers
- flexible working arrangements
Whether you offer companionship, practical support, personal care or specialist services, we’ll help you ensure your services are safe, legal and high quality.
How to join
If you’re interested in becoming a micro-provider, enquire using the online form.
If you’re an existing micro-provider keen to network with others, please call Nicky on 07917 828257 or email: micro-enterprise@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Before joining, you must read the quality standards set out in the code of good practice (PDF).
Read the step-by-step guide to becoming a micro-provider (PDF).