Becoming a member of Care and Support West

who are we?

Care and Support West is a representative body for companies, charities, organisations and individuals involved in the adult social care, support, and health sectors in the West of England.

▪We give Care Providers a voice in the strategic direction of the future of social and health care services.

▪We ensure Care Providers and others involved in the sector are treated and funded fairly.

▪We have input into policies and regulations through consultation and lobbying locally and nationally.

▪We help to maintain quality of service provision in the interest of services users and our sectors profile.

how we represent you

We meet quarterly with commissioners to discuss sector pressures and initiatives. These meetings provide us - and you - with opportunities to influence local change. Care and Support West Directors also influence via jointly chairing Care Provider Forums in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset and being present at the B&NES forums.

We communicate regularly with colleague Care Associations as well as Professor Martin Green, CEO of Care England, a national organisation with direct links to the Government. We also meet quarterly with the Regional Head of CQC.

membership benefits & fees

Guidance

▪Support to challenge/negotiate with CQC or commissioning groups

▪Discuss care and business-related (HR/Marketing/Operations) concerns with an independent professional

▪Access to Commercial Partners and their discounted products

▪Regular workshops to enhance skills, competence, and knowledge

▪Annual reports re in-sector cost pressures

▪Safeguarding support for providers to create commissioner reassurance

▪Support and leadership mentoring for managers

▪Negotiate annual fee uplift structures and amounts for/with members

▪Support to negotiate with local authorities re individual service user fees

Events

▪Annual Conference

▪Annual Awards

▪Monthly care sector workshops

▪Registered Manager Network meetings

Information & Training

▪Weekly blog with curated sector news and relevant policy updates

▪Digital Security Protection Toolkit access

▪Links with local ICB Partnerships

▪Access to Training provider links

fees

Annual fee per organisation

Small                   (less than 50 staff)                         £415 

Medium               (between 51 & 100 staff)             £745

Large                    (101 + staff)                                  £995

One-off new member plaque

Plaque x 1                           £30