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Care Providers: Are your probation periods ready for 2027?

Written on 7 October 2026. Posted in Blog, Member Resource Library, Uncategorised.

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...

Four Big Topics, Four Big Speakers – WSPiC Managers Forum Returns This October

Written on 29 September 2026. Posted in Blog.

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...

What Does A Care Worker Actually Do?

Written on 24 September 2026. Posted in Blog.

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...

WSPiC directors with Horsham MP John Milne

West Sussex Partners in Care Representatives Call on Local MP for Mandatory Dementia Care Training

Written on 21 July 2026. Posted in Blog.

Only 47% of care professionals currently receive dementia training during their induction. That’s less than the amount of training baristas get...

6 Reasons Why You Should Become A WSPiC Member Today!

Written on 15 July 2026. Posted in Blog.

WSPiC membership is designed to provide practical value that helps your organisation stay informed, connected and visible. It isn’t just about...

WSPiC Sponsor Spotlight: Why home care agencies don’t need to wait for eMAR

Written on 7 July 2026. Posted in Blog.

The home care sector is talking about eMAR and rightly so. Digital medication management reduces errors, improves compliance and keeps clients safer. CareLineLive,...

PRESS RELEASE: WSPiC Care Accolades 2026 Celebrates Outstanding Care Professionals Across West Sussex

Written on 27 May 2026. Posted in Blog.

The very best of the West Sussex care sector were celebrated in spectacular style at the glittering WSPiC Care Accolades 2026, which was held recently...

Understanding Your Energy Bill: Commodity and Non-Commodity Charges

Written on 13 May 2026. Posted in Blog.

❗ Upcoming Changes to Electricity Bills ❗ With Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charges set to rise by around 60%, many organisations are...

Care Service Providers need their voices heard

Written on 7 January 2026. Posted in Blog, International Recruitment.

The changes being thrown on the Health and Social Care Sector just keep coming. The recent changes to the ability to Sponsor and recruit internationally...

Independent Insurance Insight Gives Care Providers Total Peace of Mind

Written on 16 December 2025. Posted in Blog.

Many firms operating in the health and care sector prefer to use an independent insurancebroker because they need access to the full breadth of the...

Food for thought – The implications of new recycling regulations on the care home sector

Written on 25 March 2025. Posted in Blog.

By Paul Barker, Care Home Business Development Manager, Anenta From March 31st, England will introduce new waste disposal regulations as part of...

Health and care sector urged to care about insurance cover

Written on 24 March 2025. Posted in Blog.

Firms operating in the health and care sector need to be aware of the critical distinction between ‘claims made’ and ‘claims occurring’ insurance policies....