18/01/2026
๐ Choosing home care? ๐ค
๐ฅฐ Here's what matters most ๐ฅฐ
At Platinum Community Care Ltd, we know trust is everything when it comes to caring for you or your loved ones.
We've unfortunately seen so many adverts for unregulated "PAs / Carers" on social media recently, and it's really a great concern for us. The risks are significant:
โ ๏ธ Their "training" may come from free online websites that arenโt aligned with current best practice or regulation
โ ๏ธ Theyโre not regulated by the CQC โ no independent checks on safety or quality
โ ๏ธ DBS checks may be out of date, incomplete, or non-existent. Remember: a DBS is only current on the day itโs issued. Many convicted individuals could be working with old checks, unless employed by a regulated provider
โ ๏ธ Other risks include no public liability insurance, no safeguarding protocols, no emergency cover, no supervision, and no oversight of care delivery
โ ๏ธ Even if insured, are they insured for the regulated amount required? ASK THEM, ask them to break down their policy, it's likely they won't know the regulated amount required for each section of insurance!
Unlike these unregulated services, weโre CQC registered โ meaning every aspect of our service is independently checked to meet national standards. โ
What does that mean for you?
๐ All our carers have proper accredited qualifications + ongoing training on the latest guidelines
๐ฉถ We insist every team member is on the DBS Update Service so we can constantly monitor their status
๐ We have full cover in place if a carer is unwell or on holiday
๐ฉถ We work strictly to best practice frameworks
๐ Comprehensive safeguarding and insurance protection
๐ฉถ Regular quality checks and supervision of all care provided
๐ Clear policies for handling concerns and complaints
๐ฉถ We are insured!!
Your safety and peace of mind shouldnโt be a gamble!
When you choose a CQC registered company like us, youโre choosing accountability, professionalism and care thatโs delivered to the highest standards.
๐ Learn more about our regulated domiciliary care in Staffordshire, Lichfield, Burntwood, Cannock, Brownhills, Norton Canes, Heath Hayes, Walsall & the West Midlands: www.platinumcommunitycareltd.co.uk