We are really honoured that Skills for Care has awarded Care First 24 with a Gold Standard Commendation in recognition of our work to be more inclusive of social care in Nursing Education and to meet the recommendations of the ‘Strategy to enable social care placements for student nurses and

Care First 24 External Trainer from Amethyst Clinical Education, Karen Fitzpatrick’s 100-mile Challenge for The Epilepsy Society The 100-mile epilepsy challenge is a significant fundraising initiative aimed at supporting individuals with epilepsy.  Participants can choose to complete the challenge in various ways, such as walking, running, cycling, swimming, or even

Did You Know? Over 80,000 people in Wales receive social care support each year. Behind every one of those numbers is a person, a family, and a story,  and for many, accessing the right support when they need it most can still be incredibly challenging. Across Wales, social care continues

Debbie McQuillan joined Care First 24 two years ago as a Care Delivery Resourcer, where she played a key role in supporting the consultant team. Coming from a highly competitive face-to-face and telephone sales background, this position was a natural fit and allowed Debbie to utilise her strong communication skills.

Caring for others is one of the most meaningful roles in society—but it’s also one of the toughest. Nurses and carers often give so much of themselves that their own wellbeing takes a back seat. This guide is here to remind you: looking after yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential.   Why

We are thrilled to announce that Care First 24 has been named a finalist in the 2026 Home Care Awards! This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and supporting the well-being of our clients in the comfort of their own homes.   The Home Care Awards celebrate

We are nothing without our team, they work so hard all year, and I would like to thank them for their dedication

Dear Mrs Wellings, As the 2025 Poppy Appeal comes to a close, I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your support and involvement in our Remembrance activities. Your dedication to honouring the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community – from Britain and the Commonwealth – is truly

The menopause is a normal stage of life, but it can bring many physical and emotional changes. For non-verbal women, expressing their emotions during this time can be difficult. As a caregiver, our awareness, patience, and understanding can make a huge difference. Menopause usually happens between the ages of 45

The sad story of the daughter of John Story featured on BBC News nationally on Wednesday 17th September. He feels compelled to express his growing concern following his email campaign. The number of “Deleted Without Being Read” receipts is deeply troubling, especially given that this communication relates to the preventable

Having won the Best AHM Health & Wellbeing Award in 2024 at the prestigious Business Awards Kent, we applied again for the 2025 Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Awards.

Homecare Association has published an article about Holly James at Care First 24, and her journey as a newly qualified Nurse to Social Care in their September 2025 Publication. Here Holly shares her interesting story. I was working as a beauty therapist when I started doing some part-time work in

Good News Story – Care First 24 wins both ‘The Community Care Manager Award’ and the ‘Apprenticeship Award’ at the KiCA Awards on Friday the 5th of September 2025. We are thrilled to announce that Care First 24 is the winner of two awards at the recent Kent Care Awards (KiCA) ceremony in Kent

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of dementia cases and affecting millions of people worldwide. It is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out simple tasks. The disease typically affects individuals aged 65 and older;

Choosing the right home care provider is one of the most important decisions you can make when supporting an ageing parent, a loved one recovering from illness, or someone living with a disability. The right care helps individuals maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life – all in the comfort

Lynn James-Wellings, Managing Director at community care provider Care First 24, shares her approach to leadership and why empowering compassionate leaders is vital to transforming social care.

The Stars of Social Care Awards, Home Care, took place at the London Marriott Hotel, Regents Park, on Friday 20th June, and we were very excited as we were named finalists in two categories!   Lynn James-Wellings, Registered Manager, was shortlisted for ‘The Outstanding Home Care Provider Award’ and Becky

Care First 24 Ltd has developed a Preceptorship for Social Care, as we felt it essential to ensure the smooth transition of newly qualified nurses and those new to Social Care in the Home Care sector.  We recently sent the information to Skills for Care, ICB’s and Universities, and there

A huge congratulations to our Training and Development Director, Jayne Easterbrook, at Care First 24 for winning the Homecare Association’s Chief Nurse’s Silver Award, recognising an outstanding contribution to social care over 42 years.