What we do
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The Association offers the crucial support Care providers require to deliver sustainable excellence within community, nursing, special needs and residential home settings. A raft of far-ranging services enables members to spend more hours doing what they do best - care - while we carry out essential, time-consuming tasks necessary for CQC compliance and business |
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Advice on care business management matters and signposting to agencies and members who could possibly assist. |
Financial benefits Members can obtain substantial discounts from prime care sector suppliers. These include Citation, CHIS, JLA, Fireco, and Aid Call. Preferential rates also apply for some legal banking and energy sourcing services. |
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Legal Helpline In conjunction with care sector lawyers Harrison Clark, the Association runs a free legal helpline. |
Liaison and lobbying The Association is in regular information exchanges with Social Services, MPs, CQC and training agencies. |
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Rates negotiation and representation The Association Directors act as advocates and negotiators in discussing fair and equitable rates for services provided to local authorities. All final agreements are subject to membership approval. |
DBS Disclosure (previously CRB) Operating as a members' only umbrella group for disclosures, the association ensures efficient processing at the lowest industry rates. Enhanced disclosures are currently £49, plus £8 for a DBS Adult First. Non-member charges: £73 each, plus £20 for a DBS Adult First. |
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Training A regular schedule of training is organised by the Association as well as promoting details of all local courses |
Bed vacancy database Details of members' vacancies, including respite and day-care beds, are updates daily, published on our website and circulated to key personnel within local authorities and health services. |
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Free business listings We offer a free, public access, pictorial directory listing on our website promoting their services |
Fire risk helpline Risk management specialist STK operate a free helpline for our members. |
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Jobs The Association posts members' vacancies on its website. |
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