National Care Association

23/06/2026

With temperatures rising, are you confident you’re managing heat stress risks at work?

Our Partner Citation has created a FREE guide to managing heat stress at work, helping employers understand the risks, who’s most at risk, and the practical steps they should be taking during hot weather.

Download it here 👉

When the temperature soars and the mercury starts rising, it’s very easy for you and your people to get flustered and frustrated with the rising heat. Whether you work outside in the heat or you’re an office-based business, the heat can get to all of us. And as an employer you have a legal oblig...

23/06/2026

🎤 We're delighted that Nadra Ahmed CBE DL is speaking at the Care & Occupational Therapy Show today at Westpoint, Exeter.

Join us at 11:00am for a keynote session:
"The Role of Social Care in the Health Economy"

Will you be attending? Come say hello to our board members at the NCA stand!

Let us know in the comments.

23/06/2026

Nadra Ahmed CBE DL enjoyed joining Luke Rothwell from Care Consultant Accreditation Framework - C-CAF and Debbie Harris💚 from Autumna for an important discussion on transparency, quality, and the challenges of relying on outdated regulatory ratings in social care.

Together they explored how real-time data, independent assurance, and sector collaboration can help provide a more accurate picture of care quality for families, commissioners, and providers alike.

Thank you both for a great conversation.

🎙️ Listen to "Beyond the Rating – Real-Time Transparency in Social Care". https://youtu.be/fHDQ2M6G3XE?si=14hy3GkXhuT4q1w8

22/06/2026

New week. New opportunities. Same dedication. 💙

Wishing everyone across the care sector a positive and successful week ahead.

21/06/2026

This Father’s Day, we recognise and celebrate the important role that fathers and father figures play in our lives and communities.

Wishing a happy Father’s Day to all those who make a difference. 💙

21/06/2026

This Father’s Day, we recognise and celebrate the important role that fathers and father figures play in our lives and communities.

In social care, we see the impact of strong, supportive relationships every day—whether as parents, carers, or role models.

At the National Care Association, we also want to acknowledge those who may find this day difficult, and we continue to promote compassionate, inclusive support for everyone.

Wishing a happy Father’s Day to all those who make a difference. 💙

19/06/2026

It’s a warm one today! ☀️

We hope everyone is keeping cool, staying hydrated, and enjoying the sunshine.

Wishing you all a great day!

18/06/2026

The best measure of our service isn't what we say about it—it's what our members say!

18/06/2026

⚠️ Probation periods are changing - are you ready?

From January 2027, employees will need just 6 months’ service to claim unfair dismissal.

Download our Partner Citation Professional Solutions free checklist to make sure your approach is up to scratch.

The checklist covers:

⚠️ Probation timelines, reviews and extensions
⚠️Recruitment and onboarding expectations
⚠️Manager conversations and documentation
⚠️Evidence needed to support fair probation decisions

It’s especially important for employers hiring from July 2026 onwards, when new starters will reach six months’ service just as the rules change.

Download the free checklist here: https://tinyurl.com/58z98v9y

18/06/2026

🔒 Stay Compliant. Stay Protected.

DBS checks aren't just a box-ticking exercise — they're essential for safeguarding your service, protecting the people you support, and meeting regulatory requirements.

With NCA's DBS System, you can:

✅ Reduce admin and save valuable time

✅ Track applications and compliance in one place

✅ Stay audit-ready with clear records and reporting

✅ Avoid delays with proactive support from real people

✅ Meet local authority and CQC expectations with confidence

Built specifically for care providers, our system helps you stay compliant while focusing on what matters most — delivering exceptional care.

💜 Smart. Simple. Supported.

Sign up today!
https://nationalcareassociation.org.uk/dbs