Someone you love needs care. Where do you start?

For millions of families in England, the answer is: nowhere.

SpektraCare helps you understand your social care rights. It is based on the actual law and written for real people, not lawyers.

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1.6M

adults with care needs that nobody is meeting

4.7M

unpaid carers, with no one looking after them

77%

of complaints about councils are upheld

131K

care jobs sitting empty every single day

Adult social care is hard to find your way through

There are 152 councils in England. Each has its own website and its own way of doing things. The rules are complicated and they change every year. The jargon is baffling. You shouldn't need a legal background to work out what you're entitled to.

152 councils, 152 different websites

Every council organises its social care information differently. Unless you already know where to look, you won't find what you need.

Rules that change every year

The Care Act, charging rules, mental capacity law, safeguarding duties. Each has different thresholds, different processes, and different people to speak to.

Jargon that makes your head spin

Eligibility criteria, CHC, section 42 enquiries, DoLS, direct payments. The language seems designed to confuse, not to help.

Ask anything about social care

Straight answers, not the usual runaround

Plain English answers

Ask in your own words. You'll get clear answers without the jargon, written so they actually make sense.

Based on the law

Every answer cites the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act, or official guidance. You can always check for yourself.

Knows your council

How your council does things matters. We cover all 152 councils in England and know how yours actually works.

Help with letters

Need to draft a complaint, ask for an assessment, or appeal a decision? We help you put your case into words.

Knowing your rights means nothing if you can't act on them.

Every feature here exists because someone needed it and didn't know where else to look.

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Community interest company

AI with guardrails

Always tells you its limitations

Evidence-based

Cites legislation and official guidance

SpektraCare is an information tool, not a replacement for professional advice. Always speak to a qualified social worker for difficult decisions.

Common questions

You don't have to work this out on your own

Whatever your question about social care, SpektraCare will do its best to give you a clear, honest answer. No jargon. No judgement.

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