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

Good care connects people to the community through social prescribing, improving wellbeing for those with complex needs. Personalised support helps build belonging and a fuller life.

Specialist Oversight in Complex Care
For complex needs (autism, learning disabilities), personalised, nurse-led care is vital. HomeCareDirect tackles shortages & long hospital stays, ensuring dignity and better outcomes.

What the Latest LDA Data Reveals About Distance, Restraint and Family Connection
Shocking NHS data: 2,130 autistic & learning disabled people in hospitals, 48% for over two years. Exposes issues of distance from home, restraint, & delayed discharge

Why ‘Home Not Hospital’ Still Matters in 2026
“Home not hospital” is key for autistic and learning disabled individuals. HCD’s Genesis Model provides personalised community support, fostering choice, dignity, and belonging over restrictive care.

Preparing for Change
Mental Health Act reforms redefine support for autism and learning disabilities, prioritising community-based, personalised care and prevention over detention.

Welcoming Racheal to our new offices
Racheal, star of "Wheely Amazing Gap Year," visited our new offices. Her journey shows how tailored support empowers individuals to live life 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.

How to Get a Personal Health Budget: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families and Individuals
How to Get a Personal Health Budget: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families and Individuals As the NHS continues to expand the use of Personal Health Budgets (PHBs), more people with long-term conditions,...

Investing in Personal Health Budgets to Meet New NHS Targets
Investing in Personal Health Budgets to Meet New NHS Targets A new report published in November by Community Catalysts has added weight to the growing evidence that personal health budgets (PHBs)...

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...

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...
