
Latest News & Insights
The latest updates, stories, and insights from HomeCare Direct.

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.

Let’s Talk Mental Health
Breaking mental health silence, early support prevents crises. HCD's Genesis model provides proactive, integrated home care for mental health, empowering families and preventing hospital admissions.

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.

Mental Health Services in the UK in 2026
Why Community Support Matters More Than Ever

Making Hospital the Last Resort
Strengthening Support at Home: Making Hospital the Last Resort, Not the First Response

On the Dynamic Support Register?
DSR involvement signals a need for stronger home support for individuals with autism and learning disabilities with associated mental health conditions.

Fair Pay Agreement Concerns
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)

Living Life to the Fullest with HomeCareDirect
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 - Thursday 5th February 2026
Time to Talk Day: Champions challenging stigma, listening, and advocating for timely, compassionate mental health care.
