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QCAS Resources

Advice and guidance for independent care

Practical information for choosing, working with, and verifying Personal Assistants (PAs) and carers.

Choosing a Personal Assistant (PA)

What to look for, what checks to carry out, and how to make informed decisions when arranging care.

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Arranging care

Choosing and working with carers

How to choose a private carer in the UK

A practical guide to finding the right private carer and arranging care with confidence.

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Do private carers need a DBS in the UK?

What the law says about DBS checks for private carers, and why they matter.

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What does a DBS check actually tell you about a carer?

Understand what a DBS check covers, its limits, and how to read it.

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Working as a carer

For Personal Assistants

How to become a private carer in the UK

The steps, skills and checks needed to start working as a private carer.

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How to get more work as a self-employed carer in the UK

Practical tips to build trust, stand out and find more clients as a self-employed carer.

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Due diligence

For organisations

How to verify independent carers

How organisations can confirm the identity, checks and credentials of independent carers.

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