Bradford Care Association

17/06/2026

As workforce pressures continue to intensify across the care sector, our partner TL Dallas & Co Ltd is warning providers not to overlook one of the fastest growing areas of operational risk: Employment Practices Liability (EPL).

Often incorporated within broader management liability insurance, EPL insurance cover is becoming increasingly important as care organisations navigate chronic recruitment shortages, high staff turnover and growing workplace pressures.

Industry experts say the current operating environment is creating the perfect storm for employment-related disputes and tribunal claims.

Rico Young, Corporate Account Executive in the specialist health and care division at TL Dallas, said many providers underestimate the extent to which workforce instability can expose organisations and senior managers to legal and financial risk.

Find out more by reading the full story on the TL Dallas website:

https://www.tldallas.com/news/workforce-pressures-drive-sharp-rise-in-employment-risk-for-care-providers/

15/06/2026

Have you visited the website of our partner Solutions for Care UK?

If you're a social care provider in need of help and support, you're only one click away from a coffee and a listening ear...

https://solutionsforcare.co.uk/

12/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who braved the weather and attended our annual conference yesterday, held this year at Cedar Court in Bradford.

It was fantastic to see so many friendly faces and to hear from a range of informative speakers, covering topics from CQC inspections and the Care Workforce Pathway to AI and how cyber hackers guess your passwords!

Thanks to our partners and sponsors and to everyone who donated raffle prizes or bought raffle tickets.

We're looking forward to next year's conference already!

09/06/2026

We’re pleased to launch our updated West Yorkshire Medication Guidance for community providers across West Yorkshire district.

Developed in response to learning from inspections and provider feedback, the revised guidance includes a suite of practical templates to support robust medicines management, including PRN, topical, covert administration, and delegated healthcare tasks.

The guidance has been designed to provide clearer, practical support to help strengthen recording, improve consistency, and promote safer outcomes for people using services.

For further information, please send us a direct message.

04/06/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 – 𝗨𝗞𝗩𝗜 𝗠𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀

Is your organisation ready for an unannounced Home Office inspection?

With UKVI visits on the rise across the care sector, now is the time to prepare - and our partner Aston Brooke Solicitors are here to help.

Specialists in corporate immigration and sponsorship compliance, Aston Brooke are hosting a free mock audit webinar on Wednesday 17th June from 2pm to 3.30pm, giving care providers everything they need to face a UKVI inspection with confidence.

Led by director and immigration law specialist Kashif Majeed, the session will cover:

✅ The five key areas UKVI inspectors assess
✅ Right to work and ECS checks
✅ How to handle announced and unannounced visits
✅ What happens after an inspection

A failed inspection can result in a sponsor licence being downgraded, suspended or revoked, putting an entire workforce at risk. Don't leave it to chance!

Register now to secure your place!

👉 https://shorturl.at/cpdFd

03/06/2026

Don't miss our annual conference, which takes place in Bradford next Thursday!

This year we’ll be meeting at Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford on Thursday 11th June, and we’ve got a fantastic selection of speakers to inform and entertain you:

💙 Our Chair Konrad Czajka
💙 Nathan Atkinson from Bradford Council sharing updates on council leadership
💙 Victoria Coe from Skills for Care and Trevor Hewitt from Bradford Council / BCA – career pathways in care
💙 Dr Ronald Dyer from the University of Sheffield - AI productivity challenge
💙 Melanie Weatherley MBE from the Care Association Alliance
💙 Philippa Doyle from Hempsons with an update on compliance and employment law

As well as a delicious lunch and networking opportunities there'll be a quiz, an exhibition by sponsors and partners, and a raffle.

Email [email protected] for more information and to book your place.

We hope to see you there!

02/06/2026

Nominations are now open for the inaugural Bradford Cares Excellence Awards, which set out to recognise those who make care exceptional!

These new awards will celebrate the individuals and teams delivering outstanding care in CQC-registered adult social care services across the Bradford district.

They will recognise compassion, leadership, innovation and commitment, and shine a light on those who make a real difference to people’s lives every day.

Nominations are now open – you can nominate people, teams and organisations across ten categories. Visit the website to find out more: https://bradfordcares.co.uk/awards/

The winners and nominees will be celebrated at an awards ceremony at Cedar Court in Bradford on Thursday 5th November 2026.

The deadline for nominations is Sunday 5th July 2026, so don’t delay!

01/06/2026

🔍 Is your service inspection-ready? Delphi Care Solutions' mock CQC inspections are led by former CQC inspectors and give you a real picture of where you stand before the real thing.

Learn more 👉

Mock CQC Inspections Mock CQC inspections from qualified industry professionals.Prepare yourself for the CQC’s next visit. Regardless of whether your current rating is Outstanding or Inadequate, our consultants have the knowledge and experience to help you maintain or dramatically improve your CQC...

28/05/2026

Visit the website of our partner Solutions for Care UK and find out how you can reduce your costs without compromising quality!

https://solutionsforcare.co.uk/

27/05/2026

Make the summer season a breeze with our partner Citation Ltd’s free HR advice line!

With summer on the way, holiday requests are about to ramp up. Do you know your legal responsibilities when it comes to employee leave?

If you’ve got questions about holiday entitlement, pay, or whether you can decline a holiday request, help is just a phone call away.

Through your free Citation HR & Health & Safety advice line, you can access confidential, practical guidance on:

🌤️ Calculating leave for part-time, irregular-hours and seasonal staff
🌤️ Managing overlapping requests fairly
🌤️ Making sure your holiday pay is legally compliant
🌤️ Keeping your holiday policies clear, robust and up to date

Call 0161 504 0843 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) for expert support that’s always on your side.

Remember to quote BCA when you call.