Review of Care and Support
Independent reviews by qualified Social Workers — ensuring your care meets the right standards
✓ Already have Care in Place? We Can help
✓ Completed within one week
✓ Nationwide coverage £550 Fixed Fee
- ✓ Registered Social Workers
- ✓ No Hidden Fees
- ✓ Social Work England Registered
- ✓ Fully Independent Service
- ✓ Free Consultation
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Review of Care and Support Fee
Transparent fixed fees - No hidden costs
Fixed Fee £550
Includes a face to face review of current care arrangements, a professional assessment of suitability and quality, and a written recommendation report. Completed within one week.
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Fees include travel for the vast majority of bookings across England and Wales; for locations beyond approximately 200 miles one way, a travel contribution will be confirmed with your quote.
No VAT – we’re not VAT registered
How it Works
Step 1: Free Consultation. Contact us to discuss your situation. We'll confirm if a care review is right for you — no charge.
Step 2: Book Your Review. We arrange a convenient time to visit your relative at their home or care setting.
Step 3: The Review. A qualified Social Worker reviews the care in place, speaking with your relative and observing their arrangements.
Step 4: Written Report. You receive a professional report with our findings and recommendations within one week.
For Families and Legal Professionals
Understanding Care Needs works with families, care managers, and legal professionals across England and Wales. We provide independent, professionally structured reviews of care arrangements, with written reports suitable for legal and professional use.
We offer:
- Fast turnaround to keep matters moving
- Reports structured for professional use
- Fully independent — no affiliation to any care provider
- Nationwide coverage
Nationwide Coverage
We provide reviews of care and support across the whole of England and Wales. We travel to your relative at their home or care setting, wherever they are located.
Areas we regularly cover include:
Lincolnshire | Nottinghamshire | Leicestershire | Derbyshire | Staffordshire | Worcestershire | Shropshire | Rutland | Yorkshire | London | Home Counties | South West | North West | Birmingham |
Take the next step
If you have concerns about the care your relative is receiving, we are here to help. Our free 30-minute consultation is the best starting point — it costs nothing, carries no obligation, and will give you a clear picture of whether a review of care and support is the right next step for you and your family.
For further reading, visit our blog for helpful guides on care assessments and support planning.
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Understanding Care Needs Ltd, registered in England and Wales, company no. 16272442.
Registered office: 60 Tottenham Court Road, Suite 5736a, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 2EW.
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