What is a Personal Assistant & should I hire one?

A personal assistant (PA) is someone employed directly by your (or your loved one) to provide care or support. The person employing the PA becomes a legal employer and has legal responsibilities (e.g. payroll, insurance, employment rights). Many people use Direct Payments from their local authority, personal budgets, or their own money to employ a PA. A PA is not regulated by the CQC even if they are providing personal care. For a stress free care journey we would recommend you engage with a regulated home care provider, where they have all of the employer responsibilities.