Care Professional Organisaton

24/08/2026

💙 You spend your working life supporting others. Who’s supporting you?

At the Care Professional Organisation (CPO), we believe the people who deliver care and support deserve to feel seen, valued, supported and recognised as professionals.

That’s why CPO membership is about much more than simply belonging to a professional body.

Depending on your membership level, you can access benefits designed specifically around the realities of working in care, including:

🎓 Training & professional development – helping you keep your knowledge and skills up to date.

🩺 Health & wellbeing support – including 24/7 GP access, mental health and wellbeing support, counselling and much more through MPower360.

🚗 Motoring benefits & savings – because we know just how important your car can be when you work in care.

💷 Everyday discounts and savings – helping your membership give something back to you financially too.

📋 DBS support and professional resources – practical services to support you in your working life.

🤝 A professional body that represents YOU – championing greater recognition, respect and professional identity for the social care workforce.

Whether you're a care worker, support worker, personal assistant or an independent care professional, CPO is here for the person behind the care.

Because care isn't “just a job”.

It takes skill.
It takes knowledge.
It takes compassion.
And it deserves professional recognition.

💙 Join the Care Professional Organisation and become part of a growing community working to change the way our profession is seen and valued.

👉 Find out more about CPO membership:

Join the Care Professional Organisation for support, resources, and recognition as a skilled care professional.

03/08/2026

Strong leadership is becoming one of the biggest differentiators in care right now.

That’s why Care Roadshows brings together hundreds of care leaders to explore what effective leadership really looks like in today’s environment, from workforce challenges to building resilient teams.

If you’re looking to step back from day-to-day pressures and hear how others are approaching this, it’s well worth attending.

Register here to join the conversation in person:

03/08/2026

📢 NEW CPO POSITION PAPER

Professional Recognition is the Missing Pillar of Adult Social Care Reform

Adult social care is once again at the centre of national debate.

Discussions about funding, workforce shortages and reform are rightly taking place, but we believe there is another issue that deserves equal attention...

The professional recognition of the care workforce.

At the Care Professional Organisation, we've long believed that recognising care professionals as professionals is fundamental to building a stronger, more sustainable care sector.

Professional recognition is about far more than status. It helps to:

✅ Strengthen public confidence.

✅ Improve recruitment and retention.

✅ Encourage lifelong learning and professional development.

✅ Build professional identity and pride.

✅ Support better outcomes for those who draw upon care and support.

Today, we are pleased to publish the first paper in our new CPO Policy Series:

📘 Professional Recognition is the Missing Pillar of Adult Social Care Reform

This paper is not intended to have all the answers, nor is it about promoting the CPO. It is our contribution to an important national conversation about the future of adult social care and the role professional recognition can play in shaping it.

We hope it encourages discussion across the sector, and we'd genuinely welcome your thoughts.

📥 Read the full paper here: https://careprofessionalorganisation.co.uk/articles-2

💬 Do you believe professional recognition is the missing pillar of adult social care reform? If so, what practical steps do you think should be taken to strengthen the professional identity of the care workforce?

Explore insightful care professional articles, guidance, and resources designed to support your career in healthcare.

30/07/2026

The Government has announced a renewed focus on reforming adult social care in England, and at the Care Professional Organisation we warmly welcome this opportunity.

For too long, discussions about social care have centred on funding, structures and services. Whilst these are all important, we believe there is another vital piece of the puzzle that deserves equal attention...

The professional recognition of the care workforce.

Every day, care professionals deliver skilled, compassionate and often highly complex care. Yet, unlike many other professions, they still lack the professional recognition they deserve.

We believe there are practical steps that can be taken now to help change that, including:

✔️ Recognising the role of an independent professional body for care professionals.

✔️ Supporting the development of an accredited voluntary register that promotes high professional standards and public confidence.

✔️ Encouraging continuing professional development and lifelong professional membership.

These are practical, proportionate measures that build on professional infrastructure that already exists and could help strengthen recruitment, retention, public confidence and the status of the workforce.

Today, we have written to the Casey Commission and issued a press release setting out our recommendations because we believe this is a real opportunity to ensure that the voices of care professionals are heard as the future of adult social care is shaped.

We firmly believe that professional recognition is the missing pillar of adult social care reform.

📄 You can read our full statement here: https://careprofessionalorganisation.co.uk/articles-2

We'd love to hear your thoughts.

What one change would make the biggest difference to improving the professional recognition of care professionals in England?

Please share your views in the comments below—we'll be following the discussion closely and using your feedback to help inform our ongoing work.

Explore insightful care professional articles, guidance, and resources designed to support your career in healthcare.

15/07/2026

Retention remains one of the biggest pressures facing social care providers, and it’s not being solved by pay alone.

That’s why our partners at Care Roadshow are bringing together sector leaders this autumn to share practical approaches to workforce challenges, including retention, recruitment and team stability.

At the upcoming events in Surrey, Leeds and Cardiff, care leaders will have the opportunity to hear directly from those navigating these issues day-to-day, explore proven strategies, and connect with solution providers who can support long-term workforce resilience.

For organisations looking to strengthen their teams and improve retention, this is a valuable opportunity to step back, benchmark your approach and take away ideas you can implement immediately.

Register your place and join the conversation: https://forms.reg.buzz/care-roadshows-2026-splash/nacas-social?utm_source=nacas&utm_campaign=crs-q4-2026&utm_medium=social

13/07/2026

Care Roadshows are back on the road and heading to Surrey, Leeds and Cardiff!

This is your chance to face policy demands and care reform head-on, strengthen your workforce, leverage innovation and drive positive dementia care outcomes by accessing a free CPD programme, an exhibition of 60+ suppliers and local peer networking.

Register for an event near you today: https://forms.reg.buzz/care-roadshows-2026-splash/nacas-social?utm_source=nacas&utm_campaign=crs-q4-2026&utm_medium=social

09/07/2026

🎉 Another fantastic member benefit from the Care Professional Organisation! 🎉

At the CPO, we believe that care professionals deserve more than just a membership card—they deserve real value that supports them throughout their career.

That's why we're delighted to announce that Flourish accredited training is now included with our Self-Employed Solo Memberships.

📚 Here's what's included:

🥉 Solo Bronze – Flourish Care Essentials
🥈 Solo Silver – Flourish Care Essentials
🥇 Solo Gold – Flourish Full Adult Social Care Bundle

Whether you're looking to refresh your knowledge, enhance your skills or continue your professional development, your CPO membership now delivers even more.

This is another example of our commitment to giving back to care professionals by providing practical, meaningful benefits that help you develop professionally while saving money.

Because at the Care Professional Organisation, we're not just supporting the care workforce—we're investing in it.

02/06/2026

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Supporting the UK Care Workforce 🎉

This year marks a significant milestone as the Care Professional Organisation (formerly NACAS) celebrates 10 years of championing and supporting the dedicated people who make up the UK's care workforce.

For a decade, we have been committed to promoting professional development, recognising excellence, and helping care professionals access the knowledge, skills and opportunities they need to thrive in their careers.

We are incredibly proud of what has been achieved alongside our members, partners and supporters, and we remain passionate about strengthening and elevating the care profession for the future.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey over the past 10 years. Here's to continuing to support, inspire and empower the care workforce for many years to come.

20/05/2026

✨ Join the CPO Community from Just £3.99 per Month! ✨

Becoming a CPO member gives you access to valuable support, resources, networking opportunities, exclusive member benefits, and much more — all designed to support professionals working across the care sector.

Whether you’re an individual professional, care worker, manager, or provider, CPO membership is here to help you stay connected, informed, and supported.

💷 Membership starts from just £3.99 per month.

Join our growing community today and discover the benefits for yourself.

📩 Email us at [email protected] to find out more or become a member today!

20/05/2026

🎉 Exclusive Member Benefit for CPO Members! 🎉

We’re delighted to announce that CPO members now receive 25% OFF Flourish Training — helping you access high-quality learning and development at a reduced cost.

This exclusive discount includes popular training packages such as:

✅ Care Essentials
✅ Adult Social Care Bundles
✅ Compliance & Mandatory Training
✅ And much more!

Flourish Training provides engaging, practical courses designed to support care professionals, teams, and organisations in delivering outstanding care.

This partnership is part of our ongoing commitment to bringing valuable benefits and professional development opportunities to our members.

📩 To access your member discount or find out more, contact us today.