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The latest updates, stories, and insights from HomeCare Direct.

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

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.

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

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...

The Genesis of Change How HomeCareDirect’s Genesis Model Can Help ICBs Bring People Home from Secure Settings Across the UK, the health and care system is facing a very particular and acute...

Protecting Rights and Dignity: The Debate Around Deprivation of Liberty
Protecting Rights and Dignity: The Debate Around Deprivation of Liberty In health and social care, the concept of deprivation of liberty sits at the heart of how we balance personal freedom with the...

Reforming the Mental Health Act – What It Means for People with Autism and Learning Disabilities
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...

Supporting Carers at Hospital Discharge: What Needs to Change?
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.

Personal health budgets: Latest figures and what they mean for you
HomeCareDirect specialises in supporting people to use personal health budgets to hire their own carers and personal assistants.
