People Strategy 2026: Essential Employment Law & Immigration Update for Care Providers RCPA is delighted to invite providers to an in-person employment and immigration law seminar with the specialist employment and immigration solicitors in RWK Goodman’s Health & Social Care team.   What can you expect? The Employment Rights Bill is the most significant reform of […]

We will be holding our next RCPA in-person member meeting at Edgar Hall following the RWK seminar. The RCPA will also be holding a joint session with NHS Somerset ICB (Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism (MHLDA) and Health Equity (Quality) and colleagues from Madalba - a partnership providing award-winning innovative solutions that bring about […]

Interactive Caldicott Guardian workshop - Practicable application of the principles Join RCPA's Daniel Plummer and explore the role of Caldicott Guardian and the 8 principles. Reviewing Caldicott Guardian cases, applying the principles you'll gain a deeper understanding of the role and how to implement it within your organisation. This workshop is for everyone who works […]

Members Network Meeting via Teams Tuesday 28th April 14.00-15.00hrs. We will be joined by: Paul Chapman/CQC Somerset CQC - an opportunity and open forum for member questions to CQC, discuss working together for better regulation etc. Risk assessment approach to inspections and timelines. (if you can’t join or prefer us to pose the Qs on […]

Dates: 13 May or 17 June Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm Venue: The Ibis Hotel, Woodlands Court Business Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4FJ This practical and supportive workshop will help line managers better understand the different ways individuals may experience and respond to stress, particularly within diverse and international teams. The session will explore cultural perspectives around […]

How Hackers Think This workshop explores how hackers find targets, exploit weaknesses and carry out their attacks. Join RCPA's Daniel Plummer as he runs through the hacker mindset and how to increase your defences. When: Wednesday May 13th 10:30 – 11:30 Where: Teams - Click here to register

Members Network Meeting via Teams Tuesday 19th May 14.00-15.00hrs. Agenda to be confirmed soon. Please email admin@rcpa.org.uk for the meeting link.

We are joined by CQC Somerset – Jane Poole and Monika Zapolska – general updates and please have any Qs handy to ask.
Also, our sponsor, Jo Ashton, Director of Optimise Wellbeing to talk about their training offer
Following last month’s MNM – Impact of price increases following the Middle East conflict

Dates: 13 May or 17 June Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm Venue: The Ibis Hotel, Woodlands Court Business Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4FJ This practical and supportive workshop will help line managers better understand the different ways individuals may experience and respond to stress, particularly within diverse and international teams. The session will explore cultural perspectives around […]

Join RCPA's Daniel Plummer as he explains the vulnerabilities in your network equipment and the simple steps to take to secure them. Where: Online When: Thursday June 18th 14:00 – 14:30 Click here to register

Day Care members focus group - Thursday 25th June @ 16.00-16.45hrs Preparing for ‘ when an inspector calls’ and other We will be joined at the start of the meeting by Sarajane Willis and Kelly Senior from Somerset Council’s Quality Assurance team, followed by protected space for discussion. Please contact admin@rcpa.org.uk for the TEAMs link.