This study examines the challenges faced by foreign personal assistants of disabled individuals in the United Kingdom, with a particular focus on the post-Brexit period. This milestone has brought significant changes to migration policies and the labor market in the care sector. The aim of the study is to identify key issues faced by foreign personal assistants and propose potential solutions to improve their working conditions and, consequently, the quality of care they provide. The methodology includes a literature review, a quantitative online survey of foreign personal assistants (n=27), and qualitative in-depth interviews with three users of personal assistance services. The research reveals that the main challenges are language barriers, cultural differences, burnout, difficulties in balancing work and private life, and lack of organizational support. Key findings indicate the need for improved language and intercultural training, establishment of more effective support mechanisms to prevent burnout, and development of clearer career paths for personal assistants. The results of the analysis of interviews and surveys also emphasize the importance of respecting the autonomy and freedom of choice of users in everyday activities as the foundation of their improved independent living and deinstitutionalization.
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