When the times comes to hire a Personal Assistant (PA) it can seem like a very big task, especially if this is something you have not done before. Essentially the role of a PA in this instance is ...
Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 14 Jun 2019
Hi Is it legal to hire family members to be PA for my adult daughter. No-one wants the job and it requires lots of intimate and exhausting care... My son is (about to be 18) looking for a part time ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 2 Apr 2023
I would love to hear from people who require personal assistance and therefore 'should' have "Care Insurance" in place. What is your experience with you insurers? (Good and bad) Do you know what you ...
Discussion in Coffee lounge - 5 Nov 2021
I'm thinking about buying my own car. I can't drive so I would rely on my husband and my personal assistants doing the driving for me. Can anyone recommend an insurer who could cover my personal ...
Discussion in Transport and travel - 28 Aug 2017
Hi I am about to advertise a Personal Assistant Job vacancy. This is to care for my son.'Am I allowed to state in the ad that only males can apply? or, will I just have to weed out any female ...
Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 12 Sep 2017
Hi everyone! I've been working with a development worker for some time and did a strengths and needs assessment a few months ago and we have kept talking about potentially getting a personal ...
Discussion in Families and carers - 19 Feb 2025
Thank you all I found some Personal Assistants
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 16 Aug 2022
I have recently completed a course to be a live in care worker. After three months with the agency I shall get my care certification. They focus largely on the care of the elderly. My interest is ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 5 Aug 2018
Hi! I have been on direct payments for many years but I'm having serious difficulty in recruiting personal assistants. My loyal PA of 8 years retired in the summer. My support service recommended ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 20 Dec 2016
Have you ever used a care agency for cover when your personal assistant is off work? Or are you thinking about using a care agency for cover when your personal assistant is off work? We're creating a ...
Discussion in People power - 9 Jan 2025
