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Become an approved Personal Assistant (PA) with QCAS

Demonstrate your commitment to quality by having key information independently verified — including identity, DBS status, training and insurance — and build trust with care providers, organisations and those arranging care.

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The benefits

Why become QCAS approved?

  • Demonstrate your professionalism and commitment to high standards
  • Build trust with care providers and organisations
  • Support safer, more transparent care arrangements
  • Access training, insurance and ongoing support
  • Be recognised as part of a growing verified network
What you get

What’s included in QCAS approval?

Verification

  • Identity verification
  • Enhanced DBS and live checking verification
  • Right to work checks
  • Verified references
  • Code of Conduct

Additional support

  • Ongoing support and guidance
  • Conflict resolution support
  • Live approval status (QR code / Unique ID)

Extras

  • Photo ID badge (electronic or physical)
  • Apply for your DBS online via QCAS
  • Discounts for Carers – discounts and deals on 1000's of brands

Available with ‘QCAS Complete’

  • Free training in 20 subjects — choose live-delivered or e-learning on the go
  • Free public liability insurance
Four simple steps

How the application process works

1

Apply

Complete your online application

2

Submit

Submit documents for verification

3

Review

QCAS reviews and verifies your information

4

Approved

If approved, you receive your QCAS ID and status

Our team is available to support you throughout the process.

Membership options

Choose your membership

Most Popular
QCAS Complete

QCAS Complete

  • Digital ID badge (option to purchase physical badge)
  • Live status check service (QR code)
  • Digital identify checks
  • 2 written references validated
  • Right to work in the UK check
  • Validated conviction free Enhanced DBS on the live update service
  • Overseas police check if required
  • Conflict resolution and support when you need it
  • Code of Conduct

PLUS extras worth over £210 inc:

  • Live-delivered training in all 20 subjects as recommended by Skills for Care best practice
  • Annual public liability insurance with £2m cover

....for just £16.79 incl VAT a month

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QCAS Essentials

QCAS Essentials

  • Digital ID badge (option to purchase physical badge)
  • Live status check service (QR code)
  • Digital identify checks
  • 2 written references validated
  • Right to work in the UK check
  • Validated conviction free Enhanced DBS on the live update service
  • Overseas police check if required
  • Conflict resolution and support when you need it
  • Code of Conduct

Annual cost of £41.99 incl VAT a year

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Compare plans

Choose the Right QCAS Membership

Feature QCAS Essentials QCAS Complete
Price £41.99 per year £16.79 per month
Approval Status ✔ QCAS Approved ✔ QCAS Approved
Verification Checks ✔ Basic checks ✔ Enhanced verification
Code of Conduct ✔ Required ✔ Required
Training ✖ Not provided or verified ✔ Provided and verified
Insurance ✖ Not provided or verified ✔ Included
DBS Requirement ✔ Required ✔ Required
Listing on QCAS System ✔ Yes ✔ Yes
Ongoing Requirements ✔ Yes ✔ Yes

For Essentials: Suitable for Personal Assistants who manage their own training and insurance independently.

For Complete: Designed for those who want a more comprehensive level of verification and support.

We're with you

Supporting you as an independent professional

Working as an independent Personal Assistant can feel isolating at times.

QCAS provides support, structure and recognition — helping you demonstrate your professionalism and commitment to quality care.