HOMECARE PARTNERSHIP
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Information
COVID-19 Update: Our Ongoing Commitment to Safety and Care
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Despite the evolving nature of COVID-19 in the UK, the virus remains a concern and presents ongoing challenges. CARE4U2DAY continues to prioritise the health and well-being of our patients, service users, and staff. We have proactively maintained a robust stock of essential supplies, including a full year’s worth of PPE, to ensure uninterrupted care delivery.
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We are committed to keeping our patients and service users informed about the measures we are taking to uphold exceptional standards of care and safety. Our infection control lead remains in close contact with local health protection teams and is responsible for sharing critical updates with staff, patients, service users, and their families.
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CARE4U2DAY continues to follow all official guidance, including the latest updates from Public Health England (PHE) regarding supported living and home care services.
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Our top priority is ensuring our care team has access to the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to safely deliver high-quality care. We have provided masks, aprons, gloves, and shoe covers as standard, with additional PPE such as gowns, visors, hygiene products, and goggles available upon request.
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Care Quality Commission (CQC)
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care services in England. It monitors, inspects, and regulates a wide range of services including hospitals, care homes, dental practices, GP surgeries, and care provided in people’s own homes. The CQC ensures that care services meet fundamental standards of quality and safety, and it publishes reports to help people make informed choices about their care.
NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Is the local NHS organisation that plans and oversees how NHS money is spent and makes sure health services work well and are of high quality, The ICB’s role is to join up health and care services, improve health and well-being and reduce health inequalities.
About Care Choices
Care Choices is a national resource designed to support individuals with care and support needs, their carers, and those planning for future care. The website provides comprehensive listings of local care providers within your area, helping you make informed decisions about the services available to you.
Partnering for Outstanding Care
At Nourish, our mission is to empower care providers to deliver exceptional, person-centred support that truly transforms lives. We believe that with the right care, individuals can thrive—living fulfilling lives where their voices are heard and their needs are prioritised. Since 2017, we’ve proudly partnered with this dedicated, family-run care agency, whose commitment to high-quality care is at the heart of everything they do.
The Hospice of St Francis
Based in the beautiful surroundings just outside Berkhamsted, The Hospice of St Francis provides completely free care and support to individuals and families across the region. We serve communities in Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, St Albans, Harpenden, The Chalfonts, Chesham, Amersham, and all areas in between. In addition to home-based care, we also offer support within local hospitals and care homes, ensuring compassionate care wherever it’s needed most.
Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) is an independent charity and improvement agency that works to enhance the lives of people of all ages. SCIE achieves this by co-producing, sharing, and supporting the use of the best available knowledge and evidence about what works in social care practice.
Its mission is to identify and promote good practice across the social care sector, helping practitioners, managers, and service leaders deliver personalised, high-quality care. SCIE places strong emphasis on the voices and experiences of people who use services, their families, and carers, ensuring they are central to all aspects of its work.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
NICE works with both adult and children's social care sectors to develop independent, evidence-based recommendations that improve care quality and outcomes. In addition to social care guidance, NICE produces health and public health advice that supports an integrated approach to meeting people's needs.
Its guidelines and quality standards help care providers, commissioners, and practitioners deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care. These resources are co-produced with experts and service users to ensure they reflect real-world needs and promote best practices across the health and social care system.
homecare.co.uk – The UK’s Leading Home Care Resource
homecare.co.uk is the UK’s number one website for home care services, offering a trusted platform for reviews, provider listings, and job opportunities. With over 18,000 verified reviews, more than 9,000 care providers listed, and around 900 job vacancies advertised, the site attracts over 2 million visits annually.
Our mission is to be the ultimate resource for home care, supporting the industry in delivering the highest standards of service and helping individuals and families find the right care solutions.
Hertfordshire Care Providers Association (HCPA)
At HCPA, our mission is to support adult care providers across Hertfordshire in raising the quality of care they deliver. We offer a wide range of fully funded training programmes, networking events, and study days, alongside low-cost or fully funded business services. Our expert team also provides tailored advice and support to help care organisations grow, improve, and meet the highest standards of care.
Age UK Dacorum
Age UK Dacorum is a local, independent charity dedicated to promoting the well-being of older people and their carers. We serve communities across Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley, Markyate, Tring, and the surrounding villages.
Through a wide range of services and activities, our aim is to help older individuals enjoy a fulfilling and enjoyable later life, while offering meaningful support to those who care for them.
Hertfordshire Adult Care Services
In Hertfordshire, adult care services are primarily overseen by the County Council, which is responsible for strategic functions such as education and social care. District and borough councils focus on delivering more localised services. Some responsibilities are shared between the county and district levels, ensuring a coordinated approach to supporting adults across the region.
Homecare Association
The Homecare Association is the UK’s only dedicated membership body supporting homecare providers. We work collaboratively to ensure that homecare is recognised, valued, and empowered to help people live well at home and thrive within their communities. Through advocacy, guidance, and shared expertise, we aim to shape the future of homecare together.
Alzheimer’s Society – The UK’s Leading Dementia Charity
Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s largest and most influential dementia charity, dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Every three minutes, someone in the UK develops dementia, and the charity is committed to ensuring no one faces it alone.