Paying for a DBS check? The fees change on 5 October 2026. See the new prices and what to do next.
Read MoreWhat Provider Failure Really Costs: A Risk Framework for ICB Commissioners
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What Provider Failure Really Costs: Risk Framework for ICB Commissioners, draws on three decades of agency-side experience to unpack the real cost of provider instability in complex homecare - not just the visible brokerage and staffing costs, but the clinical risk and family strain that rarely make it into a service specification.
It offers commissioners a practical five-area framework for assessing provider stability before a contract is signed, along with the questions worth asking in procurement.
Read MoreSummer Bank Holiday 2026 Timesheet Deadline→
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The August Bank Holiday means a change to the usual timesheet deadline. Find out when to submit your timesheet, when you’ll be paid, and what you need to know to avoid delays.
Read MoreBeyond the Paycheck: What Complex Care Nursing Offers Your Career and Life
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Is the pay worth moving into complex care nursing? It’s a fair question, but there’s much more to the role than competitive agency rates. From developing specialist clinical skills and greater professional autonomy to building meaningful patient relationships and finding flexibility that fits your life, complex care can offer a different kind of nursing career - one with depth, purpose and room to grow.
Read MoreSpotting Autonomic Dysreflexia: Why This Certification Could Save Your Patient's Life
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Autonomic dysreflexia moves fast, escalates fast, and in a complex homecare setting - without a crash team down the corridor - recognising it falls entirely to you. Clinical Case Manager Deedee Fortune breaks down the signs, triggers, and emergency response protocol every homecare nurse needs to know, and why formal AD certification is no longer optional.
Read MoreInternational Nurses' Day 2026: A Legend Behind the Scrubs
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Michael Turner never planned on becoming a nurse. A career in art and design gave way to grief, then to a quiet revelation at a nursing open evening in Sheffield - and nearly 30 years later, that accidental decision has produced one of the most remarkable careers in homecare nursing.
This International Nurses' Day 2026, the Ambition24direct team unanimously nominated Michael, our Homecare Clinical Lead, as Nurse of the Year 2026 - in recognition of a career defined by clinical excellence, long-term loyalty, and outcomes that speak for themselves. His 23-year bond with one Service User, who now lives independently in his own Brighton apartment, is exactly what the ICN's 2026 theme - Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives - looks like in practice. Read Michael's full story.
Read MoreMay 2026 Bank Holiday Timesheet Deadlines →
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Two bank holidays in May 2026 mean adjusted timesheet deadlines for Ambition24direct agency workers. Submit by midday on Friday 1st May for the Early May Bank Holiday, and midday on Friday 22nd May for the Spring Bank Holiday - or risk a delay to your pay.
Read MoreWorking with Families in Complex Care: How to Build Trust While Maintaining Boundaries
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Complex homecare is unlike any other clinical setting. There are no institutional walls - just a family's private world, their routines, their fears, and their fierce love for someone who needs high-level care. For the professionals who enter that world, building genuine trust while holding firm professional boundaries is not a soft skill. It is a clinical imperative.
Read MoreEaster Bank Holiday Deadlines 2026→
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As we approach the 2026 Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holiday period, it is vital for Ambition24direct Homecare Agency Workers to stay informed. To ensure your holiday season remains stress-free and your payments are processed without delay, we have adjusted our timesheet submission deadlines and phone line availability.
Please review the following details carefully to align your administrative tasks with our holiday schedule.
Read MoreGender Pay Gap Report 2025 →
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Ambition24hours Direct's 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report provides a transparent overview of the difference in average earnings between men and women across our organisation, and our ongoing commitment to equal pay across our healthcare staffing workforce.
Read MoreWhere Do Nurses Work In The UK?
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Nurses work throughout the Country, be it hospitals, clinics or in assisted living facilities. How do you go about finding your perfect “Remote” position? find out here.
Read MoreHow Technology Is Enhancing Complex Care at Home
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Technology plays a valuable supporting role in modern homecare. While tech is a helpful companion in care delivery, it’s the human connection that matters most. At Ambition24direct, we provide more than technical support, we bring empathy, reassurance, and personalised care at every hour of the day.
Read MoreHow Care Agencies and ICBs Can Collaborate Effectively
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In the complex landscape of home care, how do we navigate the challenges of effective collaboration between care agencies and Integrated Care Boards? Effective partnership is not merely desirable; it is essential to ensure individuals receive the support they need, when they need it. And are agencies the enemy, or a vital ally?
Read MoreFestive Season 2025 Bank Holiday Deadlines→
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Due to upcoming bank holidays in the UK in December, we want to ensure you are well-informed about changes to our pay run schedule.
Read MoreInternational Nurses Day 2025: Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies
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On International Nurses Day 2025, the message is clear: “Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies.” We see this truth in action every day. As a leading UK provider of complex home care services, we know that when nurses are supported, empowered, and valued, the entire healthcare system thrives. This year’s theme is more than a celebration it’s a call to invest in the wellbeing of those who care for us all. Because when we care for nurses, we build healthier communities and stronger economies.
Read MoreGender Pay Report 2024→
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The gender pay gap is a high-level snapshot of pay in an organisation that shows the difference in average pay between men and women. The information below shows the median and mean gender pay gap and bonus pay gap for Ambition 24direct, a proud member of the A24 Group Limited, based on hourly rates of pay as at the snapshot date of 5 April 2024, and bonuses paid in the year to 5 April 2024.
Read MoreQuality 24-hour Home Care Services: Balancing Quality and Cost in Complex Care
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Balancing Quality and Cost in Complex Care: Can Care Staff Meet High Acuity Needs? The ideal scenario for many individuals with complex needs involves a blended approach. Care staff can provide essential personal care and support, while nurses oversee the clinical aspects of care, ensuring safety and quality. This collaborative approach maximises the benefits of both skill sets.
Read MorePreventing Caregiver Burnout in Complex Care Settings
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Caring for someone with complex needs demands dedication, skill, and compassion. Whether you're a family member or a professional caregiver, the role can be intensely rewarding. However, it also presents unique challenges that can lead to caregiver burnout.
Read MoreComplex Care Specialty Training Day
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Are you a health and social care professional looking to enhance your skills and knowledge in complex care? Don’t miss this exclusive training day in March 2025 designed to equip you with essential techniques and insights.
Read MoreTraining and Upskilling: Ensuring Top-Quality Complex Care Providers
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In the realm of complex home care, ongoing training and upskilling are essential for delivering top-quality services. By investing in our workforce today, we secure a brighter future for those we serve - ensuring they receive the highest standard of complex care right in the comfort of their homes.
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