Care professionals provide a vital role to thousands of people and their families across the UK. Providing a highly demanding and skilled service, working long and often unsociable hours, with a level of emotional investment matched by few other professions, there is no doubt that the care sector and those who work in it, play […]
Pocket Carer founder, Emma Harding was interviewed for the latest Tech Care podcast on how tech is helping self-employed carers. Emma discusses how and why she set up the Pocket Carer app, and some of the fantastic features which help you streamline your self-employed carer business. Click below to hear the interview on the platform […]
As a self-employed carer, you are allowed to claim back certain business expenses when it comes to filing your self-assessment tax returns. It’s sometimes confusing to work out what is a deductible expense and what isn’t. In this article, we will highlight 8 deductible business expenses for self-employed healthcare workers to help you when it […]
Pocket Carer has partnered up with Independent Carers to give you all the information and support you need to take control of your career as a self-employed carer. There are plenty of perks to becoming a self-employed carer. You can set your own hours. You have more flexibility in your work and schedule. You can […]
So, you’ve registered with HMRC as a sole trader, but do you need a separate business bank account? A sole trader and their business is considered one entity, therefore, legally speaking, HMRC don’t require you to have a separate business bank account. However, it’s highly recommended that you do, in order to keep your personal […]
The Pocket Carer app enables you to keep accurate, up-to-date records on the go, when you are a self-employed carer. Being a self-employed carer is an extremely rewarding career. You’re able to choose your own clients, control your salary, and ultimately, create a more fulfilling sense of work/life balance for yourself. However, being a self-employed […]
Pocket Carer has teamed up with self-employed carer insurance specialist, Mark Bates Insurance, to bring you discounted public liability insurance. Being insured is essential for the self-employed carer. One of the most important tasks on your to-do list is to have the right level of insurance to suit your needs. Public liability insurance is vital […]
Filing your own self-assessment tax return sounds daunting for those embarking on their new venture as a self-employed carer. However, the Pocket Carer app has been designed to help ease the pressure of submitting tax returns for self-employed carers. The app features a handy income and expenditure section to easily track business transactions, making your […]
