Tim Wilson, a leading voice in the homecare sector and a key figure at Assist Care Group, recently spoke on BBC Radio 4 about a critical issue facing the care industry—the lack of regulation for personal care assistants.
While care home staff are required to be vaccinated under strict government regulations, personal care assistants—who provide essential support for elderly and disabled individuals in their homes—are not subject to the same rules. This means they can continue working without proving their vaccination status, raising concerns about the safety of those they care for.
Speaking with BBC reporter Carolyn Atkinson, Tim emphasized the urgent need for regulation in this growing sector, which consists of tens of thousands of workers. He believes that personal care assistants should meet the same standards as other care professionals, including mandatory vaccinations to protect vulnerable clients.
At Assist Care Group, we are committed to ensuring high-quality, safe, and professional homecare services. Tim’s stance reflects our ongoing efforts to advocate for stronger industry standards and better protection for those receiving care.
To learn more about our approach to safe and regulated homecare, visit Assist Care Group.
