A Home Care Business Opportunity

With over 25 years of experience, Visiting Angels is one of the world’s most established and successful care franchise brands. Founded in 1998 by Larry Meigs in the USA, Visiting Angels has grown to over 800 franchisees across five countries, supporting 15,000+ clients and employing nearly 16,000 caregivers worldwide.

Our proven franchise model delivers exceptional support, training, and business guidance, allowing franchisees to build a sustainable and highly successful home care business.

In 2017, Visiting Angels launched in the UK under the leadership of Dan Archer, a franchise expert with a passion for delivering outstanding care. The first UK office, established in Sheffield, became one of the most successful launches in Visiting Angels history. Now, we’re looking for driven individuals to expand our brand across the UK.

Home care is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Families are actively seeking reliable, professional care providers, and with a Visiting Angels franchise, you can meet this demand while building a highly profitable business.

The demand for professional home care is rising fast. If you’re ready to invest in a future-proof, high-growth industry, then a Visiting Angels franchise is the perfect opportunity.

Take the first step toward owning a successful care business today. Let’s build the future of care—together.

Why Visiting Angels Is a Trusted Name in Home Care Franchising

A strong franchise brand is more than just a name—it’s a powerful asset that builds trust, recognition, and business growth. Visiting Angels is a globally recognised home care franchise, known for providing compassionate, professional care. Families across the UK and beyond affectionately call our caregivers “Angels,” a testament to our high-quality service and dedication.

For franchisees, joining a trusted home care brand gives you a competitive edge. A well-established name helps you attract clients, build credibility, and position yourself as an employer of choice in your local community—key factors in running a profitable home care business.

For families seeking care, the Visiting Angels name represents warmth, reliability, and excellence in home care. With a growing demand for quality home care services, becoming part of our franchise network is a rewarding and sustainable business opportunity.

Thinking of starting a home care franchise? Think Visiting Angels.

Meet the Team

Dan Archer, CEO- UK

Dan’s journey into home care began with a deeply personal experience—one that highlighted the challenges of inconsistent and unreliable care. His family struggled to find a dependable home care service, revealing a critical gap in the industry. Determined to make a difference, Dan set out to create a better, more compassionate home care model.

That vision led to the launch of Visiting Angels UK. Unlike many home care providers that simply claim to value their caregivers, we have built our entire business around them. Our caregiver-first approach ensures that our team feels supported, valued, and motivated to provide exceptional care to clients.

Dan has integrated industry-leading standards into Visiting Angels’ home care services. Our mission statement reflects this commitment—delivering high-quality, person-centered care that puts both clients and caregivers first.

Looking for a trusted home care provider or franchise opportunity? Choose Visiting Angels.

Bella Hallam
Head of Franchising

Bella’s career in care started at the age of 18 as a Care Giver. Having grown up in the industry she gained extensive experience in care delivery, care management, and business development. At Visiting Angels, Bella specialises in the coaching and development of our Franchisees to establish and develop successful businesses. From very early on in her career, Bella recognised the need for change in the sector and made it her mission to be able to influence that.

Nik Dickinson
Head of People and Culture

Nik is an accomplished leader with vast experience in people management and a strong background in the social care sector, complemented by valuable experience in corporate retail. Now serving as the Head of People and Culture, he brings a unique blend of commercial insight and people-centred leadership to the organisation.

Nik supports franchisees by strengthening their leadership capability and helping them implement and embed a positive culture that drives high performance. His focus on people, culture, and values enables franchisees to build successful, sustainable businesses with strong teams at their core.

He is also currently studying for his CIPD qualification, further strengthening his expertise in people development and organisational culture.

Megan Stancill
Head Of Development

Megan Stancill brings over 13 years of experience in customer service and sales, combining her passion for people with her dedication to quality care. She began her journey in home care in 2019 as a part-time caregiver and quickly discovered a love for supporting individuals and their families and was involved in direct care, operational functions, business development, and recruitment. Since then, Megan has expanded her expertise across multiple industry areas. Her well-rounded experience and compassionate approach makes her an advocate for franchisees, caregivers and clients alike at Visiting Angels.

Katriona Gardner-Whitney
Area Development Manager
Kat brings 13 years of experience in Health & Social Care to her role. She assists in the development and expansion of their businesses from inception. She guides Franchisees through the entire process, providing comprehensive training, facilitating networking opportunities, overseeing carer recruitment, and ensuring alignment with their business plans.
Jade McCarthy
Area Development Manager
With extensive experience as a Registered Care Manager in both public and private sectors since 2011, Jade excels in delivering high-quality, CQC-compliant care. Holding a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification from the University of Bolton, she leads with expertise, inspiring teams and upholding best practices in health and social care.
Shannon Middleton-Wearne
Regional Franchise Onboarding Manager

Shannon is the Regional Franchise Onboarding Manager for Visiting Angels UK, bringing over 16 years of dedicated experience in Health and Social Care.

Awarded Registered Manager of the Year 2022, she is highly respected for her deep operational knowledge, compassionate leadership, and ability to turn complex care challenges into practical, people-centred solutions.

In her role, Shannon oversees the onboarding of all new franchisees, ensuring they are fully equipped to hit the ground running. From operational setup to care quality foundations and business development support, she ensures every new office has the confidence, structure, and insight to deliver exceptional care from day one.

Shannon’s expertise is exceptional—she understands care inside out—and her commitment to raising standards across the Visiting Angels network makes her an invaluable driving force behind sustainable growth and outstanding client outcomes.

Sana Singh
Marketing Manager
Sana is a marketing professional specialising in franchise support, digital and conventional marketing, and brand development. With hands-on experience, she crafts impactful campaigns that boost brand visibility and drive business growth. Sana’s collaborative approach and innovative mindset empower franchises to thrive in competitive markets.
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