Latest News & Insights
The latest updates, stories, and insights from HomeCare Direct.
Preparing for Change
Mental Health Act reforms redefine support for autism and learning disabilities, prioritising community-based, personalised care and prevention over detention.
A Shift Towards Personalisation
Healthcare is shifting to personalised, flexible home care. HomeCareDirect champions this with nurse-led services that empower independence, adapt to evolving needs, and foster collaboration.
Why truly personalised care at home matters
Personalised care empowers true achievement. HomeCareDirect focuses on unique strengths, creating conditions for individuals to thrive and succeed on their own terms.
Celebrating the Life-Changing Role of Autism Support Dogs
Autism support dogs offer life-changing assistance, providing safety, confidence, and independence for autistic individuals.
Working in Partnership
HomeCareDirect champions collaborative partnerships across health, social care, and housing to deliver holistic, person-centred support.
Understanding CHC Personal Health Budgets and Local Authority Social Care Funding
Understand NHS Continuing Healthcare vs Local Authority social care and how both enable personalised care with budget options.
Building a National Care Service
A £4.6bn national care service is set to transform UK social care by 2028-29, championing person-centred support, choice, and integrated health services.
Celebrating autistic and neurodivergent leaders, the Leaders' Awards inspire personalized care, challenge stereotypes, and build inclusive communities. Discover diverse advocacy and impact.
Building the workforce for neighbourhood health
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.
How New Funding and a National Care Service Vision Could Shape Support
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.
Recruitment & Retention in the Care Sector
Traditional agencies face staff shortages from poor conditions. HomeCareDirect’s relationship-based model attracts and keeps happier PAs, delivering consistent, high-quality care.
Winter Pressures in the Care Sector: Why Are Traditional Agencies Struggling?
Winter Pressures in the Care Sector: Why Are Traditional Agencies Struggling? Every winter, the UK care sector braces itself for additional strain, but this year’s pressures are some of the most...