Arrange private care — with clarity and confidence.
Independent care can work brilliantly. You just need structure from day one. JCC gives you that structure.
What every family should know before hiring.
Seven essentials — from interviewing a carer to getting paid for care-related expenses right.
How independent care works
What it is, what it isn't, and how it differs from an agency or regulated provider.
What families are responsible for
A plain-English breakdown of the family's role in a private arrangement.
Questions to ask a private carer
An interview checklist that covers experience, DBS, insurance, references and expectations.
Insurance, DBS and references
What each one means, what to look for, and how to verify them properly.
Red flags to avoid
Warning signs in carers, arrangements and pricing — before they become problems.
Paying fairly and clearly
What a fair rate looks like, how to structure it, and why transparency protects everyone.
Why written agreements matter
A short, shared document prevents almost every misunderstanding.
When an agency may be more appropriate
Sometimes a regulated provider is the right answer — complex medical needs, 24/7 cover, or when a family simply doesn't have capacity to manage it directly. We'll help you recognise when.