Microprovider Advice & Support

Microprovider Advice & Support Supporting local people to offer good quality, local care and support on a self-employed basis.

Disability Focus deliver the programme in partnership with Devon County Council and Community Catalysts.

100 people knew what they wanted to do and how to do it - they just wanted to make sure they got things right in terms o...
17/10/2025

100 people knew what they wanted to do and how to do it - they just wanted to make sure they got things right in terms of their very personalised ( and usually one-person) business.
Maybe you are already set up or maybe you are thinking about it. Some people need a little bit of help, some need more but once they are all working to a set of standards once they have completed the https://www.disabilityfocus.org/pa-microproviders/ advice programme.

Delighted to have worked with Lisa as the 100th person to complete the Microprovider advice programme. Hard to give advi...
17/10/2025

Delighted to have worked with Lisa as the 100th person to complete the Microprovider advice programme. Hard to give advice to someone with so much experience and knowledge but glad I could help 'fill in any gaps' and am so pleased that she's out there supporting people under her own steam now. They are lucky to have her!
Read about Lisa's first month here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580981908631

Could you be a microprovider? Offering enabling support or care to people in your local area on a self-employed basis? Ring for a chat or drop Simon an email – 07984 989439 simon.tickner@disabilityfocus.org to find out more or read more here PA/Microproviders - Disability Focus
The Microprovider Project is supported by Devon County Council.

BIG THANK YOU to Westcotts Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers and Matt for giving up his time yesterday evening ...
23/09/2025

BIG THANK YOU to Westcotts Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers and Matt for giving up his time yesterday evening and coming to chat to Micros about all things tax-related.
Always a headache but great to have a friendly human to explain it in person and talk about the changes coming up in the next year or 2!

Abigail, based in Tiverton, was already up & running when I met her but she wanted to ensure her self-employed business ...
14/08/2025

Abigail, based in Tiverton, was already up & running when I met her but she wanted to ensure her self-employed business was as a good as she could make it so, over 4 sessions, she worked hard to 'polish' what was already pretty shiny in the first place!
Want to know more about Abigail and what she offers?? https://www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/smallgoodstuff/directory/butterfly-home-care-and-enablement/

Want to know more about setting up as a Microprovider in Devon??
https://www.disabilityfocus.org/pa-microproviders/

Another new Microprovider for Devon. Real pleasure working with Rachel recently. Well set-up, trustworthy, reliable, leg...
01/08/2025

Another new Microprovider for Devon. Real pleasure working with Rachel recently. Well set-up, trustworthy, reliable, legal and best of all super-friendly! Offering services in and around Crediton. Read more about her here https://www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/smallgoodstuff/directory/rachels-home-help-and-enabling-service/
or here Rachel's Home Help and Enabling Services

Are you interested in setting up running your own small, local micro-care or support service. Click here for more info😊https://www.disabilityfocus.org/pa-microproviders/

10/07/2025

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NEW IMPROVED LIZ WITH ADDED HOME SUPPORT!Liz P has been self-employed for some time but wanted to develop her existing, ...
25/06/2025

NEW IMPROVED LIZ WITH ADDED HOME SUPPORT!
Liz P has been self-employed for some time but wanted to develop her existing, well-established gardening business to include some home support and help with things like admin, shopping, social events and more.
She is now confidently set up as a Microprovider and you can find out all about what she's offering here https://www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/smallgoodstuff/directory/liz-ps-support-services/. Liz is based in Okehampton but covers much of the surrounding area as well.

Would you like to benefit from free support to set up as a microprovider in your local community? Work hours that suit you, earn a little extra and offer a great personalised service? Make contact with Simon for a chat using the enquiry form here https://www.disabilityfocus.org/pa-microproviders/

People I've supported in the past two or three years tend to say one of these things to me. Most of these people have g...
18/06/2025

People I've supported in the past two or three years tend to say one of these things to me. Most of these people have good experience in social care or health settings but, for various reasons, just want to set up by themselves. These reasons are rarely financial!😁

The term “microprovider” is being used more and more in different parts of the country to indicate a small, local (usually 1-person) business that works to an agreed set of standards and charging fair prices.

All businesses take time and work to get them off the ground but there is a constant need for health and social care support. Individuals who need this often like to choose what they receive - and who delivers it!!. Micros are an alternative (not a substitute) for other more traditional types of services. They are there to provide CHOICE!

The Microprovider advice and support programme aims to support people to set up well. Do you have an idea but are not sure where to start? Let me know your idea via this link https://forms.office.com/e/fbSU1MPfrN and let’s have a chat

Like & follow this page for more info and updates.😊

1. It’s about CHOICE. People wanting care or support may want to select who provides this for them. Having a service tha...
16/06/2025

1. It’s about CHOICE. People wanting care or support may want to select who provides this for them. Having a service that is small, flexible and local works well for many people. Microproviders can offer this.

2. It’s about TRUST. Looking for care or support via Google can make you feel like your head might explode! How do you know who to trust? A good microprovider is someone you can trust because they are reliable, organised and professional (like a larger provider…only smaller!).

3. It’s about QUALITY. Without providing a good service, providers (big or small) go out of business. Good microproviders are highly motivated to provide great quality, personalised support so they can stay in business and continue to do what they love doing.

Most people know about PAs, private carers, home-helps – Microprovider is a new term but don’t get hung up on the name – most people are in these roles for the same reasons. They want to work for themselves and want to offer good quality local support to other local people.

Are you already doing this by yourself but want to improve what you offer? Or perhaps you would like to set up as self-employed from scratch.
The Microprovider support programme is still free and there to help improve and support self-employed care and support workers. Why not enquire for more info? https://www.disabilityfocus.org/pa-microproviders/ 😊😊

Real pleasure to work with Simon Trow and learning more about what he is now able to bring as a new Micro' in Devon. Not...
02/05/2025

Real pleasure to work with Simon Trow and learning more about what he is now able to bring as a new Micro' in Devon. Not unlike myself he is at a stage in his career when he wanted to offer something more personalised and less pressurised! He has a huge range of skills & knowledge to draw upon and wants to get back to working directly with people - old, young or anywhere in between. Just doing what he loves doing.
Although Simon had a really strong background in health and social care / managing services I really admired his humble approach in wanting to still make sure he got things right as an independent, self-employed carer. Great stuff! Want to know more about Simon? https://www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/smallgoodstuff/directory/simon-trow/
Want to know more about setting up legally, safely and sustainably? Check out new posts and videos coming soon on this page! 👍😊

Posting on behalf of Gill, wonderfully experienced Exeter-based carer in her 70s and still going strong! Just wanting to...
17/03/2025

Posting on behalf of Gill, wonderfully experienced Exeter-based carer in her 70s and still going strong! Just wanting to highlight this lady who could be a fabulous support to an older person who might like care or support from someone more mature and closer in age to themselves.
If you want more details you can find Gill here https://www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/.../gills-elite-care/

....because another great new Microprovider is up & running! With really strong values and a commitment to a truly perso...
12/03/2025

....because another great new Microprovider is up & running! With really strong values and a commitment to a truly personalised approach, Steph’ is now offering support in the North Devon area. Whilst her specialisms are working with ASD, ADHD, LD, complex mental health needs, high trauma backgrounds and challenging behaviour – as a mature, professional and experienced Mum as well, she can consider supporting a whole range of people, young or old, who want to maintain or develop their independence. Want to know more about Steph ….? https://www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/smallgoodstuff/directory/realeyes25/

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