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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

A Christmas Wish Come True – Nakita’s Story
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...

Why the HCD Genesis Model Must Lead the Future of Section 117 Discharge
Why the HCD Genesis Model Must Lead the Future of Section 117 Discharge By Roger Adams, Managing Director, HomeCareDirect Roger Adams, Managing Director, HomeCareDirect When you’ve worked in this...

CQC Warns of Gridlocked Services for Learning Disabilities and Autism: What This Means and How Personalised Care Can Help
CQC Warns of Gridlocked Services for Learning Disabilities and Autism: What This Means and How Personalised Care Can Help A new State of Care review from the Care Quality Commission, highlighted by...

Understanding Late Autism Diagnosis in Adults: Why Awareness Still Matters
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
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...

HomeCareDirect Tackles 100 Miles in October for Autism Awareness
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.

Tackling Stigma and Health Inequalities
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.

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.

Racheal’s "Wheely Amazing Gap Year"
Racheal's “Wheely Amazing Gap Year” began with a simple idea
