Starting a Care Business: The Reality No One Talks About

Starting a care business is often portrayed as a simple next step for people with caring experience. In reality, it is one of the most regulated, accountable, and responsibility-heavy sectors you can enter. In this first episode, Linda Dube — a qualified social worker, Best Interest Assessor, and care service founder, breaks down the truth behind starting a care business in the UK.

She explores why good intentions alone are not enough, the common mistakes new founders make, and the level of leadership, compliance, and preparation required before registering with the CQC. This episode is for anyone considering starting a care business who wants honest guidance, not shortcuts or hype. Linda shares insights drawn from frontline practice, safeguarding experience, and real-world se ...