Commissioners
What is Tribe?
Tribe is a digital platform that strengthens local care markets.
It gives people who receive direct payments a secure place to find, manage and pay for their own blended package of care and support.
At the same time, Tribe grows new local care businesses. It converts unmet care demand into sustainable self-employment and increased local capacity.
Where directories improve visibility, Tribe strengthens supply. It is digital infrastructure designed to build care capacity, not just list it.
Blended Support Model
Tribe enables families to build a blended package of support that reflects real life.
Through one platform, people can combine:
- Home care
- Practical support
- Community activities
- Volunteer support
This flexible model supports prevention and independence. It reduces reliance on rigid care packages and increases genuine choice and control.
For commissioners, it creates a visible, coordinated ecosystem of local support.
Workforce Development
Tribe actively grows the care workforce.
Using local demand data, the platform identifies gaps in provision and supports residents to launch micro-care businesses. Safeguarding, DBS, insurance and training are embedded into the onboarding process.
This reduces barriers to entry and accelerates new capacity in communities.
In operational areas, dozens of new businesses have been created, delivering thousands of hours of care each week. Each new provider increases system capacity while generating local economic activity.
Direct Payments
Tribe provides secure digital infrastructure for managing direct payments.
Families can request quotes, agree services, manage bookings and make payments in one place. Automated reminders and confirmations reduce administrative burden while maintaining transparency.
The model allows providers to retain the majority of their earnings, avoiding the high margins associated with traditional agencies. This lowers average costs while improving pay and retention.
As activity grows, Tribe becomes self-sustaining through a modest transaction fee, reducing reliance on public funding.
Impact & Evidence
Tribe delivers measurable social and economic impact.
In commissioned areas, it has supported thousands of residents to access local care and enabled the creation of new micro-care businesses. This has generated millions of pounds in additional care activity within local economies.
Independent evaluation has shown reductions in hospital delayed discharge and strong return on investment.
By strengthening community supply and growing new providers, Tribe helps systems move from managing crises to building sustainable capacity.
Ready to Get Started?
If you are looking to strengthen local care markets, improve direct payment utilisation, grow micro-provider capacity, and reduce system pressure, book a free demonstration to explore how Tribe could operate in your locality.
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