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Social Care & Assisted Living

The care you give is vital. The cover you choose should be too.

When regulatory standards shift, staffing pressures mount, or safeguarding complexities arise, your insurance must provide a solid foundation. Social care risks are sensitive, interconnected, and frequently under-reviewed. If your cover doesn’t keep up, the impact on your residents, your reputation, and your registration can be severe.

At DR&P, we go beyond the approach of generalist brokers. We identify hidden exposures, close dangerous cover gaps, and structure protection through a specialist risk audit process designed specifically for care providers. Whether you operate commercial or not-for-profit facilities, we help you stay compliant, protected, and focused on care.

Understanding the risks that stop care providers in their tracks

The social care sector is uniquely demanding. One incident can disrupt the continuity of care and threaten the future of your organisation.

We understand the pressures you face:

  • Safeguarding and oversight of vulnerable residents.
  • Rigorous regulatory standards and the threat of lost registration.
  • Staffing levels, recruitment challenges, and employment practice disputes.
  • Medical and clinical risks associated with complex care needs.
  • Claims that escalate quickly if abuse or malpractice allegations are mishandled.

That’s why our focus is simple: showcase your strengths to insurers, control costs, and protect your ability to provide care.

Comprehensive and customised cover

  • Medical Malpractice
    • Specialist protection for clinical negligence and professional errors.
  • Professional Indemnity
    • Covering the advice and professional services provided by your staff.
  • Abuse & Molestation Cover
    • Essential protection including retroactive cover for past activities.
  • Public & Employers’ Liability
    • Broad protection tailored for the unique interactions within a care setting.
  • Management Liability (D&O)
    • Including cover for employment practice disputes and regulatory investigations.
  • Loss of Registration
    • Protection against the financial impact of losing your authority to operate.
  • Property & Contents
    • Specialist cover for residential homes, family centres, and medical equipment.
  • Business Interruption
    • Profit and cost protection against downtime caused by fire, flood, or other disruptions.
  • Cyber Insurance
    • Securing sensitive resident data and digital operational systems.
  • Specialist Extensions
    • Deterioration of stock (medicines/food), engineering inspection, and personal accident.

Who we work with

We support both commercial and not-for-profit providers across the care spectrum, including:

  • Residential care homes for the elderly.
  • Children’s homes and foster care agencies.
  • Supported and independent living facilities.
  • Family centres and community care hubs.
  • Mental health and specialist disability units.

 

What sets DR&P social care apart

In-house claims handling

Experienced specialists who understand the sensitive nature of care claims—driving fast, fair outcomes while protecting your reputation.

Specialist care home audit

We don’t just tick boxes; we apply a bespoke audit that digs deeper into your business, allowing us to showcase your high standards to the market.

Access to A-rated insurers

We work exclusively with top-tier care home insurers to secure the widest possible cover and long-term stability for your premiums.

Proactive risk marketing

We actively market your risk to the right insurers, ensuring you always benefit from the most competitive terms available.

Regulatory and compliance focus

Our team understands CQC and other regulatory frameworks, ensuring your insurance aligns with your legal and ethical obligations.

High-touch lifecycle support

From placement and mid-term adjustments to dedicated renewal support, we provide a proactive and accountable service that keeps pace with your home.

Client Impact Stories

“DR&P not only provided us with reduced premiums but also with the reassurance that can only come from partnering with respected,
ethical insurers. Through their robust risk audit process and strong relationships, they restored our faith and our reputation.”

-Nursing Home Director

“Richard Gorst was very professional and informative of what i required to cover the care home for insurance. Easy to deal with and communication was excellent.”

– Care Home Director

Contact the team today:

Le-Wayne Pinkerton,

07969 124 333

lpinkerton@drpinsurance.com

Richard Gorst,

07881 782 932

rgorst@drpinsurance.com