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DSR involvement signals a need for stronger home support for individuals with autism and learning disabilities with associated mental health conditions.

An ambitious but underpowered policy? The UK's Fair Pay Agreement for social care workers, aimed at boosting pay, faces major funding shortfalls (£500M deemed inadequate)

Mohsin, with complex needs, thrives thanks to HomeCareDirect's tailored support, embracing life fully, enjoying independence, and even celebrated his wedding abroad.

Time to Talk Day: Champions challenging stigma, listening, and advocating for timely, compassionate mental health care.

NHS neighbourhood health plans are failing due to a critical lack of community staff. Low pay, poor progression, and inadequate training deter talent. Urgent investment is essential.

DHSC's 2026 national care service vision pledges £4.6B new funding by 2028-29. It aims to boost quality, choice, and integration, streamline funding, and enhance transparency via CQC assessments.

A Treasury review seeks to shift healthcare funding from hospitals to community and home care. This offers opportunities for personalised support providers such as HomeCareDirect

Delayed discharge costs the NHS billions. Fragmented systems, especially in Section 117 aftercare, make Integrated models like Genesis essential for coordinating care.

From Canada to Continental Europe At HomeCareDirect, we’ve been following Racheal’s Wheely Amazing Gap Year ever since we first introduced her bold journey of discovery in our original blog post -...

Do you want to change the level of care you have been receiving this year? As we step into a new year, many of us will pause to reflect on the previous year and consider what changes we can make to...

A Christmas Wish Come True – Nakita’s Story Nakita was first admitted to hospital in April 2008. Alongside her existing special needs, she was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, requiring...