Business Details
33 Years
experience
P & B Computers Care Rostering Software Solutions
Established over 30 years ago, P & B Computers has been a trusted provider of innovative management solutions for the domiciliary care sector across the UK. Our fully integrated and flexible software platform combines rostering and management services to help care agencies optimise their most valuable resource - their carers. Designed to meet both client needs and legislative requirements, our solution delivers data reports, invoicing, staff rosters, and timesheets while supporting CQC compliance. With a dedicated in-house development team based in High Wycombe, we provide continuous software enhancements and unlimited telephone support to ensure agencies operate efficiently.Our mobile app enables real-time access to rotas and critical data, while our financial integration automates payroll and accounting processes. We work closely with clients to tailor features like supported living management, nurse bank administration, and mileage calculation linked to national minimum wage standards. Through three decades of industry experience, we remain committed to evolving our platform in response to sector challenges, including post-pandemic staffing crises and regulatory changes.
Services
Care Rostering Software
Mobile App Integration
CQC Compliance Support
Financial Management
Mileage Calculation
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30+ years' experience in care sector software development
- Fully integrated solution covering all care agency requirements
- Mobile app with real-time rota access and lone worker protection
- Dedicated support team with remote access capabilities
- Tailored system adaptable to specific client needs
What people say
119 hours weekly saved
Real-time rota access
Responsive support team
Automated financial processes
CQC compliance support
Services
Care Rostering Software
Our dynamic scheduling system matches carers to clients based on location, qualifications, and availability. The platform automatically excludes unsuitable staff while generating exceptions reports. Managers can create and distribute rotas via email or mobile app, with real-time updates ensuring care workers always have current information. This reduces administrative burden while improving care quality through better staff-client matching.
Mobile App Integration
The P & B Computers mobile app enables carers to access rotas, submit timesheets, and record visit details remotely. Features include GPS tracking for lone worker protection, real-time messaging, and daily journal entries. This eliminates manual communication processes while ensuring accurate time recording. The app integrates directly with the central system, maintaining data consistency across all operations.
CQC Compliance Support
Our platform includes over 480 management reports to support CQC inspections and regulatory compliance. Agencies can quickly generate required documentation covering staff training, client care records, and operational metrics. The system adapts to changing regulations while maintaining audit trails. This reduces preparation time for inspections and ensures consistent compliance across all service areas.
Financial Management
The software automates financial processes by exporting data directly to accounting systems. It calculates payroll based on recorded hours and mileage, linked to national minimum wage requirements. This eliminates manual timesheet processing while ensuring accurate payments. Integration with council systems enables seamless invoice submission and payment tracking.
Mileage Calculation
Automated mileage and travel time calculations between appointments integrate with payroll and invoicing systems. The platform considers optimal routes and access requirements while ensuring compliance with wage regulations. This prevents underpayment of staff while providing accurate cost tracking for service planning and budgeting purposes.
People
Paula Whitby
Managing Partner
With 35 years' experience in IT software, Paula specialises in care sector solutions. She leads P & B Computers development while managing sales and client support teams. Her expertise in software design and client relations has driven the company's growth over three decades in the UK care technology market.
Questions
What is CARAS software used for?
CARAS is a comprehensive care management solution for domiciliary care providers, handling staff rostering, CQC compliance, financial management, and real-time data reporting.
How does CARAS help with staff scheduling?
Our dynamic system matches carers to clients based on qualifications and availability, automatically generating exceptions reports and optimised rotas for efficient care delivery.
Is CARAS software compliant with UK regulations?
Yes, our platform includes over 480 reports specifically designed to meet CQC requirements and adapt to changing regulatory standards across the UK care sector.
What support options are available?
We provide unlimited telephone support with immediate access to human operators, plus remote assistance and regular software updates at no additional cost.
How is pricing structured for CARAS software?
CARAS operates on a site licence model with a one-off cost covering software access, training, data migration, and ongoing support services.
Can carers access their schedules remotely?
Yes, our mobile app allows care workers to check rotas, record visit details, and communicate securely from any location using smartphone devices.
