Berkshire Care Association is the voice of Adult Social Care Providers in Berkshire. We believe passionately that Adult Social Care providers play a vital role in supporting individuals and their families at the some of the most difficult times of their lives. We support our members to deliver the highest possible standards of care and support by the sharing of knowledge, skills, and best practice. In addition to this we are the voice of care providers in Berkshire and as such we work with our statutory and non-statutory partners across the health and social care sector to ensure that the voice of care providers is heard.

Day of Action in Westminster

📅 Date: Tuesday, 25th February 2025

🕒 Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

📍 Location: Church House, Westminster, London SW1P 3NZ (Starting Point)

 

Berkshire Care Association is proud to be part of both regional and national care alliances. This gives us the opportunity to inform and be part of a wider representational voice nationally.
They include:

The Care Association Alliance (CAA) represents well over 6000 care providers across England.
It has 50 local care association members, 10 of which are in the South East.
The CAA is a key influencer and source of information.

SESCA is the South East regional arm of the national Care Association Alliance (CAA). Meetings are held quarterly.
The Care Provider Alliance (CPA) is the collective, national voice of adult social care providers in England.

It brings together 10 national associations which represent private, voluntary and community sector providers.

Upcoming Meetings and Events - including CLN dates
BCA partnership with The Institute of Health & Social Care Management
DHSC Guidance on the Mandation of the Capacity Tracker’

​Our Vision Statement

To support CQC regulated care providers in the delivery of high quality adult health and social care services across Berkshire.

We help our members raise standards through sharing best practice, providing access to training and resources and act as ambassadors for the sector.

Executive Membership

  • Become part of our local care provider network where you will be able to exchange ideas, share experiences and solve common problems
  • Expert advice when you need it – call us we are here to help
  • Access to free meetings attended by topical speakers
  • Discounts on training and consultancy services and the BCA annual conference
  • Advice and support with inspection planning, action planning and responses to CQC and safeguarding enquiries
  • Executive members area of the website with access to resources and a variety of documentation
  • Representation at meetings with the local CCG’s, Safeguarding Boards, CQC and local authority commissioners
  • RN validation advice to maintain NMC registration
  • The ability to stand for election to the BCA Board and help shape the direction of your Care Association
  • The use of BCA’s logo on your website and email signature
  • A framed certificate of membership

* Cost of membership: £260 for one service, £130 for an additional ‘sister’ service, £750 for 4 services or more.
* If you are not a member but wish to attend one of our managers meetings to see what we offer, please contact BCA

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Sponsors of Berkshire Care Association

Spectrum is a well-established buying consortium with an emphasis on the Care Sector including care homes, domiciliary care and supported living. They have been sourcing discounts with major suppliers for their members since 1992.
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At Howden, we believe we do insurance differently.  Our mission is to simplify the insurance process for you, providing expert advice and seamless service, to make buying the right insurance for your care business easier. 
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Croner-i and Berkshire Care Association have formed a partnership for the additional benefit of the Care Association members in their operational and strategic roles. As a Berkshire Care Association member, you can sign up below to Croner-i’s free Navigate-Care Lite platform.
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Every care home business is unique. We understand that. CoolCare4 is designed by experts who know how care home users need their software to work. As a result, our system is simple and intuitive with helpful functions, which fit seamlessly into the operation of your care home.
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As well as our 24/7 advice line, manned by HR, Employment Law and Health & Safety experts, we also offer thousands of resources, including free guides, updated articles, training modules, HR and Health & Safety templates, and more.
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CareLineLive is a cloud-based award-winning all-in-one homecare management software that helps agencies improve efficiency, increase capacity and maintain compliance allowing them to focus on delivering personalised care.
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Meetings and Events

BCA arranges meetings and events with topical speakers.  Book your place online.

Support

Berkshire Care Association provides support to care providers such as care homes, domiciliary care agencies, supported living providers, personal assistants and family carers.

Training Courses

Become a member and join the only organisation representing independent care providers in Berkshire.

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St David's, Ascot Priory, Ascot, SL5 8RS

Call Us: 01344 893469

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