Our Story

Elizabeth’s Rose was founded by husband‑and‑wife team Russell and Abbie, who shared a simple belief: that care at home should feel human, dignified, and deeply respectful. We wanted to build a home care service where people are treated as individuals, not tasks on a rota.
The name Elizabeth’s Rose came from a moment that means a great deal to us. Russell’s grandfather — a lifelong landscape gardener — helped us choose it, knowing it was the name of a real rose. The name also carries meaning for both sides of our family: Russell’s great‑grandmother and Abbie’s great aunt were both called Elizabeth.
Russell’s great‑grandmother Elizabeth was known in her community for her warmth and outgoing nature. She worked in the local post office, where neighbours often came to her for advice — sometimes leaving with their marriages mended and their spirits lifted. She loved her garden, especially the fuchsias she grew and shared locally, and she was always impeccably dressed, her pearl necklace never far from sight. Her kindness, strength, and instinct to support others continue to inspire the way we provide care today.
Abbie’s great aunt Elizabeth — known affectionately as Lizzy — brought her own kind of strength and beauty to the family story. She moved from the island of St Helena to the UK at just sixteen, carrying with her a deep belief that family always comes first. Lizzy took great pride in her appearance; she loved her jewellery, often wearing it in joyful abundance, and she would never leave the house without her hair done and a full face of makeup. Her sense of dignity, self‑respect, and the importance she placed on presenting herself with care echo strongly in the way we support people to feel like themselves, no matter their age or circumstances.
We still have the Elizabeth’s Rose plant Russell’s grandfather gave us. It’s become a quiet reminder of why we do what we do: care at home rooted in family, dignity, and love.