Staffordshire Care Association
Staffordshire Care Association
Staffordshire Care Association represents and supports adult social care services in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
We offer the crucial support care providers need to be able to provide an excellent, sustainable service.
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Check out our face to face training courses to see what we offer.
Training Courses
Training Courses
We offer a wide range of training courses throughout the year some of which are free of charge and others at a discounted rate for members.
Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSPT)
Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSPT)
Protecting your business from cyber attacks has never been more important and especially when you are handling sensitive personal data.
It is vital that you ensure your data protection processes and procedures are robust. Check how well you are protecting your business by completing the Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT).
More and more areas also require you to have completed the DSPT, such as acquiring and holding on to NHSmail email addresses and accessing funds for tools like a DSCR.
If you haven’t yet completed the DSPT or need help with an annual republish then click the button below and see how we can help.
Republishing the DSPT
If your DSPT certificate has / or is about to expire, you need to resubmit your DSPT to stay complaint.
Re-submitting is easy. Simply log in to your account, check through the questions for any changes, and hit re-submit. It’s as simple as that! To access free support with re-submission, or for a short video to refresh your memory, please click on one of the links below.
DSPT republishing webinar link
If you have not yet registered for DSPT, and would like access to free support on how to complete this for the first time, please click on the link below to book on to one of our workshops in person, or via MS Teams.
Classroom Workshops booking form
MS Teams Workshops booking form
Prepare Your Care Business following April’s Cost Rises
April’s increases to NLW, NMW, and NI have now impacted your business, potentially cutting around 10% from your gross profit. If you haven’t yet raised revenue to offset these costs, now is the time to act. Although the webinar series is over, I’ve recorded the webinar shared with over 250 care providers.
Click below to watch and follow the steps to boost your revenue and strengthen your care business financially—the earlier you start, the more effective it will be.
Join Us
Become a Member
Becoming a member of SARCP gives you access to discounted, high quality training courses, advice and representation. For full details click the button below to join us now.
DBS Checks
Our chosen Disclosure and Barring Umbrella Body is ukCRBS Ltd, a leading provider with over 20,000 registered clients/organisations and over 25 years of experience.
ukCRBs is a specialist team within Mitie’s employee screening and vetting service.
You can login by using the Account Login button at the top of this page.
The online service is secure, quick and easy to use with no registration or membership fees.
Latest News
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Care Market Review 2025
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Our Sponsors
Attis Care
Attis Care will provide members with:
- A named Account Manager
- A strong business relationship built on individual provider need
- Bespoke Insurance and Risk Transfer solutions designed to protect provider businesses.
- Risk Solutions
- Access to videos to support CQC Compliance
- Support to mitigate risk and remain compliant
Find out More about Attis Care
Aston Brooke Solicitors
Aston Brooke will provide support members with:
- Applying for a Sponsor Licence and UKVI compliance
- Sponsor Licence – Remaining Compliant
- Mock UKVI Audits for Care Providers
- Immigration Case Management System Platform – Ensure compliance and streamline processes
- Immigration Training Sessions
- Right to Work Checks and the new E-visa system
- Suspension and Revocation of Sponsor Licences- Next Steps
- International Recruitment of Care Workers
Christie & Co
Christie & Co will provide members with:
- Comprehensive market updates for Staffordshire care providers
- Thought leadership and market research for the care sector focusing on commercial aspects (e.g. business values, the impact of operational challenges, viability, and feasibility)
- Trusted, reliable and responsible advice for care providers throughout their business lifecycle
Our Partners
The Citation Group
You’re always busy, aren’t you? At Citation, they get that. That’s why they free up your valuable time so you can focus on what matters most to you. They take away the headache and hassle of ticking off your must-have HR, Health & Safety and regulatory compliance obligations and tracking the latest legislation changes, so you can get back to work. Oh, and they’ll help you achieve best-practice standards at the same time. Time to take your business where you want it to go.
At Citation you’ll find everything you need to help you get HR, Health & Safety and CQC compliance right.
Spectrum Care
Spectrum Care has been the official buying partner for SARCP Staffordshire Care Association for more than 9 years.
- Led by care home operators who collectively have over 100 years industry experience.
- Over 50 national & local reputable suppliers.
- Competitive pricing negotiated by experienced care home owners.
- Exclusive membership promotions & discounts.
- Knowledgeable & friendly staff who can provide professional and valuable advice.
- Topical workshops & seminars held on a regular basis.
- Opportunity to generate immediate savings and improve your profitability.
Care Association Alliance
The Care Association Alliance is the only national body which brings together local care associations supporting SME care providers across England.
50 local care association members have over 6000 members between them covering all settings in adult social care.
T-150 Energy
We are delighted to partner with T150 Energy and introduce the Payback Scheme to our members.
The Payback Scheme offers SARCP members a dual benefit: access to competitive energy contracts and financial contributions from T150 Energy.
Benefits for SARCP Members:
- Cost Savings on Energy: Members can access expert contract negotiation services, ensuring they secure competitive rates for gas, electricity, and water.
- Direct Financial Contributions: A portion of T150 Energy’s earnings is donated back to participating organisations, empowering care providers to reinvest in their services and enhance their community impact.
- Support for Essential Services: These contributions provide flexibility for care providers to strengthen operations or develop new initiatives tailored to their needs..
- Advocacy and Collaboration: The partnership underscores a shared commitment to prioritising the voices and needs of care providers, fostering ongoing support and innovation..
SARCP members are encouraged to explore the Payback Scheme and learn how it can benefit their organisations. For more information, contact SARCP or T150 Energy.
SCG Staffordshire Support
SCG Staffordshire support the care industry with IT and Communications.
Technology advances, digital upgrades and cloud integrations are being used by the care industry to help with patient care and SCG are here to help with all IT and Communications.
Digital services include a full IT support package, Connectivity, Mobiles, Microsoft 365, Cybersecurity , Wi-Fi set up and Data Cabling with predictable costs and full support. SCG Staffordshire is your trusted IT and Communications provider.
UKCRB
We are a leading provider of criminality checks with over 20,000 registered clients/organisations, and what’s more our team has been screening for over 25 years.
UKCRBs is a specialist team within Mitie’s employee screening and vetting service.
Our online service is quick and easy, with no registration or membership fees.
Our team is friendly and professional, and will help you every step of the way.
Croner-i
As a member of SARCP, you are entitled to a free Navigate-Care Lite platform from Croner-i.
They provide a comprehensive resource package, ensuring the utmost safety and well-being of everyone involved.
You can get this here
Navigate-Care Lite will give you access to:
■ “What’s new” updates and weekly e-alerts.
■ Care feature articles and analysis.
■ Online toolkits and experts Q&As
■ Quick facts across care and business sectors.
SARCP members will also have a 20% discount off the full Navigate-Care platform which is a comprehensive resource package with easy-to-follow guides on regulatory and CQC compliance and operational efficiency.
Quality of Care
We help care providers establish well run, financially healthy, compliant care businesses.
If you are struggling to get the fees you need to deliver quality care and be financially healthy, we can help.
If your people need quality care specific, accredited, apprenticeships or Diploma training, or leadership training we can deliver it.
If compliance from quality audits to business continuity plans to meeting data protection regulations, isn’t your thing, it is ours.
If you are struggling financially then this is where to start and, with our help turn this around as quickly as possible. This is something you literally can’t afford to put this off.
Click this link and let us help you.