Frustrated by her search for someone experienced, trustworthy and reliable enough to care for a sick family member, Elwyn Boyle realised that Guyana lacked an organised home nursing care service and decided to do something about it.
Her experience led her to create the Essential Care Agency, which is the first structured home care institution in Guyana to provide personal care for the elderly, disabled or mentally unstable.
The agency, which was birthed in October of last year, has focused predominantly on providing personalised home nursing care to elderly people
