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Care Provider Alliance
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Bringing together the 10 main national associations which represent independent, NFP & voluntary adult social care providers in England. RTs are not endorsements. www.careprovideralliance.org.uk
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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · 12d
Fair Pay Agreement for care workers announced
“£500 million to fund a Fair Pay Agreement is a start, but realism is required... This new funding runs the risk of being thinly spread and going largely unnoticed. 
Read our Chair @ewandking's response:
www.careprovideralli...
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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · 2d
Our thanks go to our members @assocmhp.bsky.social and @arcengland.bsky.social for sharing resources and helping create this #CommunityOfPractice.
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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · 2d
On #WorldMentalHealth day we are putting the spotlight on our #MentalHealth & #LearningDisabilities Community of Practice (CoP).
With the aim to enable, learning collaboration and co-creation, here you will find case studies, resources & more.
www.careprovideralli...
#socialcare
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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · 3d
Please give 5 mins to us help understand the real impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on adult #socialcare & support providers. Your responses to our #survey will help us make the strongest possible case to government ahead of the next Budget.
Pls share: www.surveymonkey.com...
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scie.org.uk @scie.org.uk · 3d
SCIE, in partnership with The Access Group, is stepping forward to help lead the sector drive to define national standards of care.

Together, we are hosting roundtables in October and November to co-produce a framework that will support consistency, personalisation and quality across the country.
Towards a National Care Service - SCIE
SCIE, in partnership with The Access Group, is stepping forward to lead the sector drive to define national standards of care and shape the government’s reforms.
www.scie.org.uk
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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · 3d
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National Housing Federation @natfednews.bsky.social · 3d
Flood Awareness Week begins on Monday.

With the UK experiencing more frequent extreme weather, this campaign is an important opportunity for the sector to assess long-term flood risk, sign up for flood warnings and consider taking protective action.

www.housing.org.uk/news-and-blo...
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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · 3d
On the eve of #WorldMentalHealth Day, our Chair, Ewan King, CEO of our member @sharedlivesplus.bsky.social shares his thoughts in this blog post.
www.careprovideralli...
#socialcare #mentalhealth
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Skills for care @skillsforcare.bsky.social · 6d
This month we’re highlighting how workforce data shapes adult social care. Reliable data = better planning, smarter decisions & higher-quality care. 💡 See how data drives change: https://bit.ly/4o859Vn
Three people smile and converse around a laptop in an office setting, with promotional text 'Discover how data drives change and shapes the future of adult social care' and the logo for DataDrivesChange.
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The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · 12d
The Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care workers offers a positive step forward, IF fully funded. Responding to the consultation is therefore essential to help ensure the proposals work for the breadth and diversity of the care sector.

www.vodg.org.uk/resource/vod...
#SocialCare #FPA #FairPay
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Association of Mental Health Providers @assocmhp.bsky.social · 12d
The Government has announced a £500 million investment to establish the first-ever Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care workers in England. Read our full response: amhp.org.uk/our-response...

#FairPayAgreement #SocialCare #News
Our Response to the Fair Pay Agreement Announcement
The Government announced a £500 million investment to establish the first-ever Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care workers in England. Read our response.
amhp.org.uk
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ARC England @arcengland.bsky.social · 12d
ARC England Director Samantha Leonard responds to the Government announcement of £500 million social care Fair Pay Agreement:
"It's nowhere near enough. People's lives are going to be impacted.
"We urge everyone to respond to the Fair Pay Agreement Consultation bit.ly/3IMroRr - let the Govt know"
Fair pay agreement process in adult social care
Consultation about the fair pay agreement process in adult social care.
bit.ly
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Association of Mental Health Providers @assocmhp.bsky.social · 11d
The Association welcomes the Government’s call for evidence on the 10 Year Workforce Plan.

“This consultation is a vital opportunity to build a long-term, sustainable workforce strategy that reflects the whole mental health system.”

amhp.org.uk/call-for-evi...

#VCSE #MentalHealth #Workforce
Call for Evidence on 10 Year Workforce Plan
The Association of Mental Health Providers welcomes the Government’s call for evidence on the 10 Year Workforce Plan. Read our full response.
amhp.org.uk
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 10d
We’re proud to announce that we're Disability Confident Committed — a key step in creating a more inclusive workplace for disabled people and those with long-term health challenges!

Learn more: https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/care-sector-news/ncf-is-proud-to-be-disability-confident-committed/
'Disability Confident' badge with pink boarder and four icon symbols.
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 6d
Our CEO Vic Rayner will take to the keynote theatre stage at Care Show on 8th Oct at 10.30am to deliver a crucial session covering recent government policies, including Fair Pay Agreement & Employment Rights Bill & how they will affect the care & support sector #CareShow2025
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ARC England @arcengland.bsky.social · 6d
As winter approaches, flu season brings extra risks for people with a learning disability and autistic people. The LeDeR Stop Winter Flu Training Session will help you understand how to keep yourself and others safe this winter.

👉 Register here - stlukes.accessplanit.com/accessplan/c...
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Association of Mental Health Providers @assocmhp.bsky.social · 5d
🗣️ Our member @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social has launched #SpeakingWithoutStigma - a campaign highlighting how the words we use can either support or stigmatise people facing challenges with drugs and alcohol.

Learn more about the campaign:
www.turning-point.co.uk/news-and-ins...

#MentalHealth #News
Words read: "Our aim is to create a more inclusive and destigmatising culture within services and the sector, as well as influencing wider communities. Nat Travis - National Head of Service, Turning Point."
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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · 6d
The 'Make Care Your Career' campaign from DHSC has been launched.
Aiming to help care & support providers boost #recruitment, as well as advertising vacancies, free resources include social media assets, posters, templates and more.
www.adultsocialcare....
#socialcare
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napaactivities.bsky.social @napaactivities.bsky.social · 10d
📣 NAPA Members – we want to hear from you!

Our Annual Members Survey is now open. It’s your chance to share your views and help shape the future of NAPA’s services for care and support teams across the UK.
Log in to the Activity Shed today to take part. napa-activities.co.uk/my-account

#NAPA
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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · 11d
Happy #InternationalDayofOlderPersons!

The 2025 theme for the United Nations International Day of Older Persons is "Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being, Our Rights".
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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · 11d
The 2025 UN International Day of Older Persons, observed under the theme “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights”, highlights the transformative role older persons play in building resilient and equitable societies.
International Day of Older Persons | United Nations
The International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today’s world.
www.un.org
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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · 11d
Our member @ncfcareforum.bsky.social shares its thoughts on the Government’s plans to introduce a Fair Pay Agreement for social care workers.
#FairPay #SocialCare
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 12d
@vicrayner.bsky.social has responded to the government's announcement of £500m for a Fair Pay Agreement for the adult social care workforce, read her full response here
www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/ncf-press-re...
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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · 11d
Our member @assocmhp.bsky.social shares its thoughts on the Government’s plans to introduce a Fair Pay Agreement for social care workers.
#FairPay #SocialCare
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Association of Mental Health Providers @assocmhp.bsky.social · 12d
The Government has announced a £500 million investment to establish the first-ever Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care workers in England. Read our full response: amhp.org.uk/our-response...

#FairPayAgreement #SocialCare #News
Our Response to the Fair Pay Agreement Announcement
The Government announced a £500 million investment to establish the first-ever Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care workers in England. Read our response.
amhp.org.uk
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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · 11d
Our member @arcengland.bsky.social shares its thoughts on the Government’s plans to introduce a Fair Pay Agreement for social care workers.
#FairPay #SocialCare
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ARC England @arcengland.bsky.social · 12d
ARC England Director Samantha Leonard responds to the Government announcement of £500 million social care Fair Pay Agreement:
"It's nowhere near enough. People's lives are going to be impacted.
"We urge everyone to respond to the Fair Pay Agreement Consultation bit.ly/3IMroRr - let the Govt know"
Fair pay agreement process in adult social care
Consultation about the fair pay agreement process in adult social care.
bit.ly
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National Housing Federation @natfednews.bsky.social · 11d
Today, on International Day Of Older Persons, we're recognising the vital role of older persons' housing which supports older residents to live independently.

For Edna and Rashford, extra care housing meant they could continue growing old together safely👇

#StartsAtHome
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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · 11d
Fair pay agreement consultation
@DHSCgovuk is seeking feedback from individuals & organisations on how to establish the best way to collectively agree a #fairpay agreement.
Consultation closes 11:59pm on 16 Jan 2026
www.gov.uk/governmen...
#socialcare #caremanagers #consultation
Fair pay agreement process in adult social care
Consultation about the fair pay agreement process in adult social care.
www.gov.uk
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