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NHS neighbourhood health plans are failing due to a critical lack of community staff. Low pay, poor progression, and inadequate training deter talent. Urgent investment is essential.

DHSC's 2026 national care service vision pledges £4.6B new funding by 2028-29. It aims to boost quality, choice, and integration, streamline funding, and enhance transparency via CQC assessments.

A Treasury review seeks to shift healthcare funding from hospitals to community and home care. This offers opportunities for personalised support providers such as HomeCareDirect

Delayed discharge costs the NHS billions. Fragmented systems, especially in Section 117 aftercare, make Integrated models like Genesis essential for coordinating care.

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 -...

Do you want to change the level of care you have been receiving this year? As we step into a new year, many of us will pause to reflect on the previous year and consider what changes we can make to...

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 By Roger Adams, Managing Director, HomeCareDirect Roger Adams, Managing Director, HomeCareDirect When you’ve worked in this...

Traditional agencies face staff shortages from poor conditions. HomeCareDirect’s relationship-based model attracts and keeps happier PAs, delivering consistent, high-quality care.

Winter Pressures in the Care Sector: Why Are Traditional Agencies Struggling? Every winter, the UK care sector braces itself for additional strain, but this year’s pressures are some of the most...

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 A new report published in November by Community Catalysts has added weight to the growing evidence that personal health budgets (PHBs)...