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Celebrating Team Spirit and Supporting Great Causes at HomeCareDirect At HomeCareDirect, we know that our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Understanding Late Autism Diagnosis in Adults: Why Awareness Still Matters For many people, an autism diagnosis in adulthood can feel both enlightening and overwhelming.

Reforming the Mental Health Act – What It Means for People with Autism and Learning Disabilities The Government’s proposed Mental Health Bill amendment marks one of the most significant reforms to...

Climbing Ben Nevis: A Personal Challenge for a Greater Cause Matthew shares his experience of the team’s recent fundraising ascent of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK.

HomeCareDirect Tackles 100 Miles in October for Autism Awareness At HomeCareDirect, our commitment to supporting individuals and families extends far beyond the care we deliver every day.

Racheal’s “Wheely Amazing Gap Year”: Wrapping Up the UK Adventure https://youtu.be/41Q5AxDxhMw It’s been a whirlwind few months for Racheal, her mum Helen, carer and best friend Summer, as they’ve...

World Mental Health Day 2025: Mental health in humanitarian emergencies Each year on 10th October , the world comes together to recognise World Mental Health Day , a moment to focus on wellbeing,...

Remembering Luke Godfrey Remembering Luke Godfrey At HomeCareDirect, we often speak about the lasting connections formed through care relationships built on trust, kindness, and shared moments.

Unpaid carers are the backbone of our health and social care system. They know their loved one’s routines, triggers and support requirements, insights that are important for providing safe and effective care.

Despite government promises to close inpatient beds, the number of autistic people without a learning disability in hospitals has risen by 142 % since 2015. On average, people stay 4.6 years in hospital, far longer than they need clinically and often far from home.

Claims of widespread overdiagnosis can reinforce stigma. Suggesting that autism, ADHD or other learning disabilities are being diagnosed too often implies that some people are gaming the system or that these conditions are simply trends.

When our leaders sat down with a local official who truly understands the needs of her constituents, the conversation naturally gravitated toward what matters most