Useful Links

www.ukhca.co.uk

United Kingdom Homecare Association Ltd (UKHCA) is the professional association of home care providers from the independent, voluntary, not-for-profit and statutory sectors. It helps organisations that provide social care to people in their own homes, promoting high standards of care and providing representation with national and regional policy-makers and regulators.

www.cqc.org.uk

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England and strives to provide better care for everyone, whether that's in hospital, in care homes, in people's own homes, or elsewhere.

The CQC regulates health and adult social care services provided by the NHS, local authorities, private companies or voluntary organisations as well as the rights of people detained under the Mental Health Act.

www.skillsforcare.org.uk

Skills for Care is the employer led authority on training standards and development needs of social care staff in England providing over £25 million in funding to support improved training and qualifications for managers and staff.

www.ceretas.org.uk

Ceretas is the Professional Association dedicated to individuals working in Home Care. It continues to support Managers and Home Care Workers in the provision of professional care for those people who wish to be cared for in their own homes.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

The Alzheimers's Society works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

www.counselandcare.org.uk

Counsel and Care is a national charity getting the best care and support for older people, their families and carers.

www.in-control.org.uk

In Control aims to help create a new welfare system in which everyone is in control of their lives as full citizens.

www.ageuk.org.uk

Age UK is the largest charity working with and for older people.