Gas and Oil Price Pressures – CPA Resilience survey
The Care Providers Alliance (CPA) is working with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to understand how global events, including current developments in the Middle East, are affecting adult social care providers, particularly through energy, fuel and supply cost pressures.
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Menopause at work: are you doing enough to support your employees?
October is Menopause Awareness Month, and the number of UK employment tribunal cases referencing menopause has more than tripled since 2022. Employers need to understand how menopause can affect employees and what support should be in place.
Our sponsor, Citation, has created a free guide wit…
Care Provider Alliance welcomes employer nominations for the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body
The Care Provider Alliance (CPA) has been invited by The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, to nominate employer representatives to the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body. It will negotiate the first Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care, planned for 2…
Care Providers: Are your probation periods ready for 2027?
From 1 January 2027, employees will only need six months’ service to bring an unfair dismissal claim, down from two years, with the compensation cap also being removed.
For employers operating six-month probation periods, that’s particularly important. The end of a standard probation period c…
Four Big Topics, Four Big Speakers – WSPiC Managers Forum Returns This October
Thursday 15th October 2026 | 09:00–12:30 | Field Place, Worthing
The next West Sussex Partners in Care (WSPiC) Managers Forum is coming to Field Place in Worthing this October and we have a packed morning planned for care managers and providers from across West Sussex.
Bringing together fo…
What Does A Care Worker Actually Do?
Many people assume the role is simply about helping with personal care, but the reality is so much broader and far more rewarding. Care workers play a vital role in helping people live independently, achieve their goals, and enjoy fulfilling lives. Every day is different, and the support you pro…
West Sussex Partners in Care Representatives Call on Local MP for Mandatory Dementia Care Training
Only 47% of care professionals currently receive dementia training during their induction. That’s less than the amount of training baristas get to learn how to make a great coffee.
For this reason, on Friday July 17th, Rosemary Pavoni BEM (WSPiC Chair) and Martha Pusey (Dire…
6 Reasons Why You Should Become A WSPiC Member Today!
WSPiC membership is designed to provide practical value that helps your organisation stay informed, connected and visible. It isn’t just about what you receive – although there are plenty of benefits to enjoy – it’s about having a voice and becoming part of a network that’s working together to s…
WSPiC Sponsor Spotlight: Why home care agencies don’t need to wait for eMAR
The home care sector is talking about eMAR and rightly so.
Digital medication management reduces errors, improves compliance and keeps clients safer.
CareLineLive, NHS Assured Supplier and the UK’s top-rated home care management platform on Trustpilot, has offered a fully integrated eMAR s…