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In this issue: 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 @NACASUK talks about what families think about 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 bit.ly/2BdO22j PG 18 #ThankYouSocialCare

The March issue of @CareTalkMag is out! The theme for this month is 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 #𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 Featuring sector insights, stories from award winning care & support workers & more! bit.ly/2BdO22j #ThankYouSocialCare

In this issue: "The VCPR is an exciting and timely initiative with the potential to have a significant positive impact on the workforce” Liz Blacklock on the 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 bit.ly/2BdO22j PG 20 #ThankYouSocialCare

If we are granted Core Participant status, NACAS will be the only care worker led organisation, representing the frontline social care workforce at the Inquiry. At NACAS we remain committed to giving all care professionals a voice Find out more here: nacas.org.uk

Over the past year or so, we have been gathering evidence from both members and non-members as to their experiences as a care professional during the pandemic. We are just applied for Core Participant status in regard to Module 6 at the ongoing Covid19 Public Inquiry.

If we are granted Core Participant status, NACAS will be the only care worker led organisation, representing the frontline social care workforce at the Inquiry. At NACAS we remain committed to giving all care professionals a voice. Find out more here: nacas.org.uk/c19-inquiry

"The commitment to train nearly 40,000 staff is a step up from the current position but represents under 10% of all new starters in the sector..." Read @vicrayner's full statement following @DHSCgovuk's Care Workforce Pathway launch today nationalcareforum.org.uk/care-sector-ne…

As we reflect on the challenges and victories of 2023, we look ahead to 2024 with a sense of hope and purpose. With many thanks to Bethany Clarke, Community Care Worker and Ruth Moneywell, Senior Care Worker for their input into this newsletter. linkedin.com/pulse/care-sup…

Not only this but Kate has done an amazing job at raising awareness of the challenges faced each day by unpaid carers, the financial struggle, the issues with lack of resource and just what life is like for unpaid carers across the UK

✨ Happy New Year ✨

🚨 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐬 🚨 @greeneking pubs are running their Tub2Pub recycling campaign Collection from 1st January 2024. They’re also doing this to raise money for @macmillancancer Find your nearest drop-off point at tub2pub.co.uk/tub2pub/

You may have seen that I have shared three Quality Statement Guides.. today is number four out of five Today's infographic is all around the Caring Quality Statement, with the second page containing a jam packed list of evidence ideas. #SingleAssessmentFramework #CQC

Yesterday's Autumn Statement introduced a range of changes to Employment Taxes and VAT We have utilised the resources from @S3Tax, @HCareInsight to cover the key updates linkedin.com/pulse/10-pay-r…

I’ve just entered this prize draw - will you 🫵 The @CareWorkersFund has supported thousands of care and support workers through mental health grants, paying sick leave during the pandemic and much more! Get involved, make a donation and be in with the chance of winning a prize

This week is #NationalSelfCareWeek. Below are some top tips for self-care that won't break the bank: 1. Get a good night's sleep 2. Watch your favourite film 3. Go for a brisk walk 4. Take a relaxing bath 5. It is okay to say no 6. Listen to music 7.Spend time with loved ones

Our latest newsletter is now live.. you can read this here: linkedin.com/pulse/power-jo… Joining NACAS is more than just signing up for another association it's a community that understands the unique challenges and rewards of care and support work.. #NACAS

Great stat from @AnnaSeverwright: More men employed in social care at 19% of workforce than in the entire of the UK's armed forces! #morethanaprovider