16/11/2023 CareLineLive - How agencies can meet the surging demand for home care
Demand for receiving care at home has continued to increase, naturally due to an ageing population and rising prevalence of disabilities among the adult population within the UK. There are over 950,000 people receiving domiciliary care in the UK.
To meet this need, the number of new registrations with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for home care services in England has increased. In the first quarter of 2023, 427 new providers registered with the CQC, compared to 325 new providers in the first quarter of 2022, a 32% increase. In 2022, there were 1,272 new providers registered, compared to 1,005 in 2021. Currently, there are approximately 9,415 providers currently registered with the CQC, with some providers having multiple locations.
With more providers on the market, business success will depend on providing quality care to clients, nurturing carer satisfaction and connecting the circle of care between providers, carers, those receiving care and their loved ones. Technology can help support these objectives through improving communication, operational efficiency and enabling carers to have more time to care by giving them the right support.