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Here to raise and maintain standards in care

Independent verification for Personal Assistants and carers

QCAS helps verify key information such as identity, DBS checks, training and insurance — supporting safer, more informed care decisions.

Check a Carer

Instantly verify a carer's DBS, training and approval status. Scan the QR code on their badge or enter their unique number.

Or scan the QR code on their ID badge

Become an Approved Personal Assistant

Build trust by having your identity, DBS status, training and insurance independently verified.

Get Approved

For Care Services & Organisations

Work with independently verified carers and strengthen your safeguarding processes through the QCAS endorsed provider scheme.

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Check a Carer

Verify whether a Personal Assistant or carer is QCAS approved and view the status of key checks.

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Whether you're providing care, arranging care, or managing organisations — QCAS supports safer, more transparent care.

Simple & transparent

How QCAS works

1

Apply

Carers and Personal Assistants apply and submit relevant documents

2

Verify

QCAS verifies key information including identity, DBS, training and insurance

3

Approve

Approved carers are issued with an ID badge and added to the QCAS register

4

Check

Their approval status can be checked when needed

QCAS supports transparency by verifying information provided — helping individuals and organisations make more informed decisions.

Finding a Personal Assistant or carer

QCAS does not provide a directory or matching service. Personal Assistants and carers are typically introduced through care introduction agencies.

QCAS endorsed care introduction agencies commit to working with QCAS approved carers, helping support consistent standards.

Find a QCAS Endorsed Provider
Why it matters

Supporting higher standards in independent care

  • Independent verification of key information
  • Supports safer recruitment and engagement
  • Promotes transparency across the sector
  • Designed for Personal Assistants, carers and care introduction services

Verification improves transparency and safer recruitment. It should form part of a wider decision-making process when arranging care.

Check a carer Become approved
ID✓

Identity & right-to-work checks independently verified

DBS✓

Enhanced DBS with live update-service checking

Training✓

20+ Training subjects available with QCAS Complete

£0

Cost to check a carer — verification is always free