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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

UK's mental health strategy shifts to proactive, home-based care. This prevents crises, empowering those with complex needs, learning disabilities, and autism to thrive within their communities.

Why Community Support Matters More Than Ever

Strengthening Support at Home: Making Hospital the Last Resort, Not the First Response

Time to Talk Day: Champions challenging stigma, listening, and advocating for timely, compassionate mental health care.

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...

Unpaid Carers in Crisis: Why Supporting Family Carers Matters More Than Ever Unpaid Carers in Crisis: Why Supporting Family Carers Matters More Than Ever Across the UK, more than 5.

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...

Understanding Late Autism Diagnosis in Adults: Why Awareness Still Matters For many people, an autism diagnosis in adulthood can feel both enlightening and overwhelming.

World Mental Health Day 2025: Mental health in humanitarian emergencies Each year on 10th October , the world comes together to recognise World Mental Health Day , a moment to focus on wellbeing,...