Our role is to assist proprietors, managers and employees of all care provider organisations within Somerset and the surrounding area, whether private or voluntary, domiciliary or residential. RCPA Ltd provides a valuable gateway, facilitating the exchange of information and ideas and the fostering of best practice amongst its members. 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.
Our Key Aims and Purpose
• To represent the interests, views and concerns of those involved with the provision of care in the Somerset area.
• To foster and exchange ideas between members and to provide services of mutual benefit and assistance.
• To provide a mechanism allowing members easy access to information and advice on any matter relevant to the provision of care.
• To develop, monitor and evaluate care strategy and policy and to disseminate information to members.
• To work in partnership with other agencies and organisations to ensure the continued provision of high quality care in Somerset.
By joining the RCPA you will benefit from a range of opportunities, support and resources
• Access to a range of business support, resources and advice
• Opportunities for Directors/CEO’s/owners to collaborate and exchange experiences and skills
• Access to on-line member forum
• Preferential DBS rates
• Listing on website directory
Influence
• Opportunities to meet, collaborate and lobby lead stakeholders in the sector; e.g. Somerset County Council, Somerset CCG, NHS Trusts, CQC.
• Be part of a wider collaboration of provider organisations, represented in joint planning, consultations and service development initiatives, gathering your views and experience and providing feedback on outcomes of input.
• Access to research and evidence-based models of good practice.
Quality
• Preferential access to a programme of seminars, training and conferences for members to support the development of good practice, research and evidence based services
• Access to a regular bulletin and resources and advice on developing good practice, compliance and regulatory obligations.
• Opportunities for the sharing of experiences, good practice and identification of key issues relating to service development and delivery.
• Individually tailored support with organisational development, quality improvements and other service delivery issues.