Guidance & Insights
Plain-English guidance on funding, choosing care, and what to expect — written by the team at Daisy Homecare.
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The Hospital Wants to Discharge Your Relative Today — Here’s What “Home First” Actually Involves
What “discharge to assess” is supposed to mean, where it goes wrong for families, and what to ask if a…
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The Government Is Asking Working Carers What They Need — Here’s What’s on the Table
The government’s consultation on paid carer’s leave, explained — plus the Carer’s Allowance earnings cliff-edge affecting working carers right now.
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Self-Funding Home Care: What Counts as Your Savings, and What Doesn’t
The capital and property rules for self-funded home care in 2026/27 — including the one thing families usually get wrong…
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What an Hourly Rate Should Cost, and Why the Cheapest Isn’t the Safest
The real hourly cost of sustainable home care, why cheaper quotes can hide corners being cut, and what to ask…
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The Care Worker Visa Route Has Closed — What It Means for Who Actually Turns Up
The care worker visa route has closed and wages are rising — what that means for staffing continuity, and what…
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How to Read a CQC Report Properly Before You Choose Home Care
What a CQC rating actually means, the detail most people miss, and how the ratings system is changing in 2026…
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Direct Payments in Portsmouth: What They Cover, and How to Set One Up
How Portsmouth City Council direct payments work, what they cover, and how to set one up — a plain explanation…
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Embracing Live-in Care: Personalised Support and Independence at Home
Live-in care is a specialised form of care that offers seniors personalised support and the opportunity to maintain their independence.…
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Learning Disabilities and Disorders: Understanding the Challenges
Learning disabilities are unique challenges that affect individuals in their ability to acquire, process, and apply information effectively. By exploring…