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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

23/10/2026

I know, it’s been quiet here for a while, but I’m still here and still offering support! 🙂

After years working in regulated care, I know how good it can be when it works well but I also know that different people need different options—it’s about finding the right fit.

I passionately believe that people should have a real choice about who supports them and what that support looks like. Round pegs in round holes!

When it’s done well, independent care and support can be great quality and professional. I know this both personally and professionally, and my work is about helping people make this happen.

Over the last four years, I’ve met hundreds of amazing people who want to get things right and offer top-quality services as microproviders or personal assistants (PAs). Most offer care and support, but there are some other fab ideas for new services out there too.

Interested? Have an idea? Don’t be shy—you don’t need to have it all worked out before getting in touch.

Use the enquiry form on our website to make contact. Happy to help!

https://www.disabilityfocus.org/pa-microproviders/

Simon

10/07/2026

FYI - DCC are reviewing their "shout out" service for adults seeking care or support at present.
FEEDBACK ON THIS WOULD BE REALLY HELPFUL - from either PAs / Micros
...but most importantly........... from people who have used it.
Please send feedback direct to me and I will relay to the council - whatsapp, FB messenger or email all fine.
Thanks, Simon

29/06/2026

2 new useful docs from Skills for Care (with assistance from Somerset) helping to clarify do's and don'ts for self-employed carers and enablers
https://tinyurl.com/SFC-short AND https://tinyurl.com/SFC-long

17/06/2026

Thanks for the invitation Blackdown Support Group . It was great to meet you all.
Really enthusiastic about the extra-local approach to supporting & connecting micros with people in your area. It can be tough in the rural locations so your plan for working together to tackle this is great news! 😀👍

12/06/2026

I'm constantly impressed by so many of the people I meet but it's a double-whammy when they send me feedback too! 😊😊😊

08/06/2026

Self- employed work is not without financial risks.
Good to see this now being included alongside insurance from this company https://carer.insure/ 😁👍

15/05/2026

Private carers, PAs, Microproviders - it's like the WILD WEST out there - right??
After 30 years in regulated services, this is what I thought when I started supporting individuals to set themselves up. This is NOT what I think now.

I have supported over 150 people to set up & meet the Devon Microprovider Standards https://bit.ly/42tShA8. I've also chatted and given advice to several hundred more. These are people who want to make sure they get it right. The sort of people you would happily have supporting your family member!

Quality matters and quality people want to stand out.

Self-employment is not for everyone but if you think it might work for you and have something to offer -make an enquiry to find out more https://bit.ly/4dCbO7E - what have you got to lose?

https://www.disabilityfocus.org/pa-microproviders/

15/05/2026

Pleased to be supporting https://www.facebook.com/BlackdownSupportGroup next week with their new & super-local microprovider project. Pop along and meet them to hear about it - they're a lovely bunch! 😊
This is an event for independent, self-employed carers (Micros and PAs) who want to work locally and offer great support to other people in their area.

12/05/2026

EXPLAINED - IN PLAIN ENGLISH!

Looking to set up well...?? or maybe you are already meeting the standards. Have a look the standards here bit.ly/42tShA8...?

Want to know more or have a chat? Enquire here bit.ly/4dCbO7E

12/05/2026

Address

Head Office Totnes. Covering All Of Devon (Based In Exeter/WFH)
Totnes
TQ95NE

Telephone

+447984989439

Website

https://www.disabilityfocus.org/pa-micro-providers/

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