RCPA Registered Care Providers Association Ltd

06/11/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐂𝐏𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲!

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Take a closer look at one of the workshops featured in our upcoming conference programme -

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: If people become unwell and experience sudden health deterioration what help is available in the community for care providers? Learn more about this as we welcome Louise Bird, Head of CareCo and her colleague Alexa Coyle; also, Somerset’s Hospital at Home service.

Follow the link to book your place! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=wJupPqkxrEyYJP4fYA1NKV7tL0NQpklJvvx7oBenwaRUMVNXNU5aUkZDSlRZRFpFTUhZNVk1MUVXVi4u

30/10/2026

The CPA welcomes ASCNB member fees update

Following representations from the Care Provider Alliance, representative bodies and providers, DHSC has confirmed that, on the employer side, the 11 representatives appointed to the ASCNB will be able to claim up to £300 per negotiation day. The fee is in addition to other expenses, such as travel.

The CPA welcomes this important change, which responds to concerns raised about capacity, cost and backfill, particularly for smaller providers.

Applications for the CPA Employer Reference Group and employer negotiating roles remain open until 23:59 on 8 November.

If the time commitment previously made you think you could not take part, please look again.

Apply here:

Adult social care is at pivotal stage and the way pay, terms and conditions are now on the table, and being discussed at a national level.

23/10/2026

Please find linked the State of Care 2025/26 report summary, published today, 23rd October 2026.

Posted on 23 October, 2026 Please find attached the State of Care 2025/26 report summary, published today, 23rd October 2026. FacebookTwitterLinkedIn

22/10/2026

Cyber security alert, check your website is safe!
You may have seen in recent news that cyber security researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in a widely used scripting language PHP. BBC article - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3qjnwye0ep5o

There are a number of products that integrate PHP into their services, such as WordPress, Drupal and Joomla.

If your organisation operates a website, then you may be affected. Where your website is managed by an external IT provider then you should check whether they are aware of the vulnerability and push them to remediate and follow the advice issued by NCSC.

If you manage your own website and use PHP, then NCSC have published actions you should be taking where you are affected - https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/critical-security-issue-affecting-php

Further details can also be found on NHS England’s website - https://digital.nhs.uk/cyber-alerts/2026/cc-4875

Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute code remotely or access sensitive memory

21/10/2026

We are pleased to announce the RCPA Care Conference for Somerset 2026 – Exclusive to RCPA Members!
https://rcpa.org.uk/the-care-conference-for-somerset-2026/

21/10/2026

The Care Provider Alliance (CPA) welcomes the formal start of the process to establish the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body. Please click link below for more information.

Posted on 21 October, 2026 The Care Provider Alliance (CPA)* welcomes the formal start of the process to establish the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body. The Secretary of State has signed off the selection process for the negotiating body. Please see attached for more information. FacebookTwitterLi...

14/10/2026

Some of the RCPA team enjoyed visiting the North Somerset Care Show today at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre! Thank you to North Somerset Council Proud To Care North Somerset, a great event, a varied range of organisations represented and lots of interesting conversations about the care sector and making new connections!

07/10/2026

Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is International Cyber Security Awareness Month, and Digital Care Hub is highlighting the importance of cyber security across adult social care.

As care services increasingly use digital care records, eMAR and other technology, everyone has a part to play in protecting sensitive information. Digital Care Hub will be sharing practical advice and resources throughout October to help providers understand emerging risks and strengthen everyday cyber security.

This includes a free webinar, Everyday Tech, Hidden Risks: Cyber Security & Data Protection, taking place on 15 October from 1.30pm to 3pm. The session will explore the privacy and security risks associated with everyday devices such as smart speakers and video doorbells.
Find out more and access the resources using the link below
https://www.digitalcarehub.co.uk/digital-care-in-focus/cyber-security-awareness-month/

October is international cyber security awareness month – so our Digital Care in Focus will be cyber security. As more providers adopt digital care records, eMAR and other technologies, the benefits are clear. Digital tools support better care, improved coordination and stronger decision-making. B...

01/10/2026

The RCPA was delighted to accept a formal invitation shared by Shelly Mullen, Somerset LSIP Business Engagement Manager from HM Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset to a recent event Unlocking Somerset Talent, at the fabulous Waterside Country Barn at Mill House, Bradford on Tone where a scrumptious lunch was served by local apprentices. The event run jointly between Somerset Chamber of Commerce and Passion for Somerset, was about turning potential into opportunity, and helping Somerset businesses understand the different routes available to them to recruit, develop, and retain their future workforce. Building on the LSIP findings, Unlocking Somerset Talent showcased practical ways employers can widen their recruitment pipeline, develop the skills they need, and create clear pathways to successful careers in Somerset. 100 pledges were made on the day. The RCPA is working with local partners and stakeholders in this important area with support for recruitment and retention in the adult social care sector - Working in care is more than a job, it’s a career with huge potential and lifelong opportunities! Hilary@ the RCPA met with Holly Stockdale, Locality Manager Southwest at Skills for Care and Laira Pearson, Assistant Principal for Health Professional and Group Adults at University Centre Somerset (UCS) where we pledged to commit to a social care career taskforce - ‘operation waterside’

30/09/2026

Our lovely Trusted Assessors are attending discharge training at Musgrove, talking all things discharge and the needs of care providers.