Inquiry into home care of older people
Our inquiry into the protection and promotion of human rights of older people in England who require or receive home-based care and support.
About the inquiry
Find out more about the inquiry, its background, our objectives and what we achieved.
Video interviews
Watch videos of four of our external advisory group members, explaining the importance of the inquiry.
Find out about the inquiry
Your rights to home care
Guidance that explains in simple language what you should expect from a home care service that respects human rights.
Guidance on human rights for commissioners of home care
Human rights guidance for local authority elected members and staff who are involved in the commissioning and procurement of home care.
Close to home report
Read the full report or the executive summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about the inquiry.
What happens next
Find out about our future plans.
Principles for good home care
Read our principles for a human rights based approach to delivering home care.
Related pages
Health and Social Care Bill
An amendment to the Health and Social Care Bill is set to ensure clarity on the application of the Human Rights Act to home care services commissioned from private and third sector organisations.
Care and Support
Find our related work on care and support including the report 'From safety net to springboard' and recent research into personalisation and advocacy in social care.
The Human Rights Act
The Human Rights Act 1998 sets out the fundamental rights and freedoms that individuals in the UK have access to.