Why care at home ? (domiciliary or supported living)
18.6%, (11.1 million) of the population in 2021 were aged 65 years and over.
The population aged over 65 is growing at a much faster rate than those under 65.
The market value of the UK’s domiciliary and supported living sector is currently estimated to be £9.5 billion and growing! Home 1st is the best choice, with all local authorities aspiring to enable people to live independently at home.
The population aged over 65 is growing at a much faster rate than those under 65.
The market value of the UK’s domiciliary and supported living sector is currently estimated to be £9.5 billion and growing! Home 1st is the best choice, with all local authorities aspiring to enable people to live independently at home.
How Home 1st can help
It is important that providers understand the markets they are working in and how to
set themselves apart from the competition.
Health and Social Care businesses are seen as recession proof, BUT this is only true if you know what you are doing.
With years of experience in the care sector including working for care providers, councils and running our own businesses, our experts share this knowledge with other providers to help them succeed.
We will help you articulate how to be different from the competition and how to capitalise on the opportunities that are available, to ensure you create a business that is cost effective, sustainable and profitable.
Health and Social Care businesses are seen as recession proof, BUT this is only true if you know what you are doing.
With years of experience in the care sector including working for care providers, councils and running our own businesses, our experts share this knowledge with other providers to help them succeed.
We will help you articulate how to be different from the competition and how to capitalise on the opportunities that are available, to ensure you create a business that is cost effective, sustainable and profitable.
Our packages
You do not have to sign up for all of these, simply choose the ones you need and
contact us today to see how we can help!
1. Company formation and brand
- Creating a name for your business that will set the foundations for building a strong brand
- Incorporation - Advice on registering with Companies House
- Requirements of Directors
- Registering with HMRC and for PAYE
- Bank Accounts - Advice on who to use
2. Company and infrastructure set up
- A professionally designed website with all features that you could possibly need!
- Emails set up
- Premises and choosing the right office
- Telephone set up
- Setting up shared secure online drives
3. Market research
- Local profile specific to your area
- Review of key data
- Council and self-funder markets
- Local commissioning arrangements
- Costing hourly care
4. CQC Registration
- Help understanding the requirements
- Advice on Statement of Purpose, Financial Viability, key policies and insurance
- Creation of business plan and Cashflow
- Advice on application forms
- Assistance with submission
5. CQC Interview training & preparation
- For both Nominated Individual and Registered Manager
- Remote session with CQC experts
- Mock interviews
- Covering the fundamental principles and CQC Key Line of Enquiries
6. Marketing
- Target audience and marketing strategies
- Maximise referrals
- Registration with key portals
- Advice on leaflet design from our marketing experts
- Printing of leaflets
7. Business Development
- Overview of key legislation
- Overview of Commissioning and tenders
- Key Council documents for your area
- The Buzzwords
- Sources of referrals including self-funders
8. Recruitment
- How to attract and retain staff
- Cost-effective training methods
- CQC compliant checks
- Scheduling and rostering of staff
9. Tender support
- Registering on portals
- Applying for frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems
- Mini competition and call offs
- How to successfully complete tenders
10. Operational
- Sourcing care management system and policies and procedures
- Personalizing main policies to suit your business
- Payroll systems
- Information Commissioners Office
- DBS Checks, Uniforms ID badges, and office equipment
- How to minimize spend and improve efficiencies
- Awareness of key websites to join
