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Personal assistants (PAs) can look like the simplest answer. often cheaper per hour, often available at short notice, sometimes recommended by a friend. Regulated CQC-registered home care providers  cost more. but they also carry the governance, training discipline, and accountability that families usually only notice when something goes wrong. This is the real comparison. Not “nice” vs “cheap”. but managed clinical risk  vs unmanaged personal risk . Regulated Home Care vs Pe

Most families choosing home care (also called domiciliary care ) end up comparing three provider types. Each have their strenghths of course - the differences show up in continuity of carers, speed of decisions, and how personal the service feels. The 3 options at a glance Option What it is Typical examples Best for Common trade-offs Large chain Centrally run provider with scale across many regions City & County Healthcare Group (CCH Group) , Cera   Broad coverage, standardis

If you’re arranging home care  or domiciliary care  for a loved one with complex needs, you may be entitled to NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding . CHC is a package of care that’s arranged and funded solely by the NHS  for adults with significant ongoing needs. It isn’t means-tested , so it’s based on clinical need, not savings. CHC can be provided in your own home  (not just in a care home).  The key word you’ll keep hearing: “primary health need” Eligibility hinges on