Supporting Social Care Providers in Somerset

About the RCPA

Supporting Social Care Providers in Somerset – we provide a comprehensive service to our members which includes but not limited to, signposting, resources, and support in relation to a wide range of issues. We facilitate engagement across the integrated health and care system. Our members include both profit and not-for-profit organisations providing home care, care homes, supported living and community support. We assist our members through collaboration, negotiation and lobbying in relation to the development and delivery of care and support. Acting as a voice for care providers, we aim to represent the views of all our members, bringing their concerns and queries to the attention of service commissioners as well as government and regulatory bodies.

Please can you sign and share the petition (re NIC increases) widely within your services, friends and family – 100,000 signatures required at which point the petition will be considered for debate in Parliament.

Testimonials

Dan (RCPA Project Delivery Officer) delivered a presentation regarding the risks associated with cyber-security. In particular – Phishing. He really was fantastic; the presentation was pitched perfectly to ensure it was inclusive of all who joined, (We even had the directors present!) However, at the same time he was very knowledgeable and understood the nuance of the subject when discussion got more technical. I will be forever grateful for his support getting our DSPT across the line at the start of my journey in 2023. He really is an asset to the RCPA.

Care Home Manager

After being a Registered manager and a director of a previous company, due to unforeseen circumstances, I had to restart a new company. Re-registering as an RCPA member and being on this platform kept us up to date and aware of changes in Health and Social care e.g. Digitalisation, DSPT, CQC, Local Authority, Procurement, Budget etc. When one goes through that dark experience in life of losing a company, which was my experience, it can be so isolating, however, I can’t thank you enough because attending events and managers’ forums and having health and social care updates helped in rebuilding of our new service and CQC preparation. We are now CQC registered. Therefore, we have decided to renew membership, because RCPA is worth it, accommodating, helpful, and fit for purpose

Care Provider

Your support and guidance in whatever form it is provided is always welcomed, informative and helpful.

Care Provider - Somerset

I enjoy the support and friendship offered by the RCPA team plus access to news and updates / meetings and events / the safe space and forum offered to raise issues.

Care Home Manager - Somerset

We find the support we receive is very good. Any queries are dealt with quickly. DBS service efficient.

Care Home - Somerset