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HCD's Kelly takes on the Manchester Half Marathon to fundraise for Sheffield Children's Hospital. Her personal and professional dedication highlights the critical need for specialist pediatric care.

Rising fuel costs strain carers in multi-client models, affecting care quality. A one-to-one approach reduces travel, supports carers, and ensures consistent, personalized care for clients.

HomeCareDirect puts staff wellbeing first, fostering a supportive culture with Mental Health First Aiders and understanding the demands of care

An ambitious but underpowered policy? The UK's Fair Pay Agreement for social care workers, aimed at boosting pay, faces major funding shortfalls (£500M deemed inadequate)

From Canada to Continental Europe At HomeCareDirect, we’ve been following Racheal’s Wheely Amazing Gap Year ever since we first introduced her bold journey of discovery in our original blog post -...

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...

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,...

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.

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...