The latest updates, stories, and insights from HomeCare Direct.
Navigating Care with Confidence: Why Advocacy Matters and How to Choose the Right Provider When navigating the often-complicated world of health and social care, many people find the process...
Celebrating Team Spirit and Supporting Great Causes at HomeCareDirect At HomeCareDirect, we know that our people are at the heart of everything we do.
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 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...
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.
HomeCareDirect specialises in supporting people to use personal health budgets to hire their own carers and personal assistants.
Racheal's “Wheely Amazing Gap Year” began with a simple idea
The Magpie Centre: Where Dreams Come True