We were founded in 1981 as a professional association representing care providers in Somerset, including residential, domiciliary care and nursing agencies.
@ReadEasyUK Read Easy Taunton and Wellington offers free one to one coaching for adults.
If you know of someone who would like to learn to read or someone who would like to offer coaching, please contact: [email protected]
Learning Disability Week 2025 commenced on Monday 16th June. The theme this year is "Do you see me?" which is all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard, and valued! https://t.co/rC242kVPuN
This year marks the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day, the end of World War II. There will be an official 2-minute silence at 12midday on 8th May 2025. #VEDay
The Trusted Assessors have been out visiting some of the care homes across Somerset to keep in touch and learn of any changes.
If you would like us to visit you and your home, please do get in touch with us. We can even bring cake!
Please email us at [email protected]
"Miss us? We never left!"
Your RCPA Trusted Assessors are still here, fuelled by coffee and as one Central Team
Need support with assessments? We’ve got you covered!
email your requests to [email protected] and we will respond ASAP!
#RCPATrustedAsssessorSupportSquad
Our lobbying activity continues and thanks to our very own Chair, Richard Brice, who went on air with LBC this week to highlight the impact of NIC/NLW increases on our members.
You can listen to it on our website - https://t.co/wUoBBZUG4a
🚆 Plan Your Journey to the Providers Unite Day of Action🚆
The Day of Action on Tuesday, 25th February 2025 is fast approaching, and we can’t wait to stand with you in Westminster for social care.
The Trusted Assessors had a successful start to becoming one central team, as a collective are able to mobilise across all assessment sites in order to reduce delays. Please use our new email address to get in touch with us for any referrals or queries [email protected]
💚Social care is essential.
It contributes £68.1 billion annually to the UK economy, employs 1.59 million people, and supports thousands of indirect jobs.
Let’s ensure its value is recognized. Share your voice! #ValueSocialCare#ProvidersUnite
Social care is an integral part of our healthcare system, offers employment and volunteer opportunities, contributes to our economy, and is vital support to millions of people’s wellbeing and mental health.
#ValueSocialCare#ProvidersUnite#StrongerTogether
As part of our local & national lobbying activity regarding the impact of NIC & NLW on the adult social care sector, RCPA Board members are meeting with Sir Ashley Fox, Conservative MP, Bridgwater & Burnham on 10/1/25. Thanks to Somerset Care, Stockmoor Lodge & staff for hosting!
#ProvidersUnite is calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves for an urgent review of Budget policies that threaten community care and support services across Britain. Join us in standing together for meaningful change! https://t.co/IhUFwUIyk5
Govt petition re NIC increases
Please can you sign and share widely within your services - we need 100,000 signatures at which point the petition will be considered for debate in Parliament. The link- https://t.co/MtYrXEbRVa
Spotlight on the Albemarle Centre, Taunton partnering with the RCPA; highlighting Albemarle’s Changing Places facilities and free access and support for visitors to Taunton. https://t.co/vrRv9mShEK
(...cont) This is an exciting new pilot that we hope will benefit the TA team, care providers and hospitals whilst building resilience ahead of any challenges and surge demand. Our Reservists, Penny, Susan, and Liz continue to support the team flexibly and are hugely appreciated.
We are pleased to announce that our Trusted Assessor rotation is in full swing. You can find Kylie and Adriana covering YDH whilst Cara and Lobeth are covering MPH until 14thOctober when they rotate. (continued...)