For over three decades, the NCA has been a powerful voice for the sector, advocating for proportional regulation and fair commissioning for frontline providers. By joining forces, C-CAF and the NCA are creating a unified pathway for care services to access accredited, high-quality consultancy that drives sustained improvement.
Supporting the SME Sector
The NCA is particularly recognised for its representation of small and medium-sized (SME) providers. These services often face unique challenges in navigating complex regulatory requirements. Our partnership focuses on:
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Strengthening Compliance Confidence: Moving services beyond reactive inspection preparation towards sustained quality improvement.
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Promoting Best Practice: Supporting providers to embed robust, person-centred systems through the expertise of C-CAF accredited consultants.
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Operational Resilience: Providing the practical guidance needed to remain viable and compliant in an increasingly complex environment.
Why This Partnership Matters for C-CAF Consultants
The NCA values the role that specialist advisers and accredited consultants play in helping care homes and home care services prepare for inspection. Through this collaboration, C-CAF consultants can:
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Connect with the thousands of independent providers represented by the NCA.
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Ensure that the insights of expert consultants and smaller providers are heard within national policy debates.
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Support responsible ownership and effective governance across the sector.
A Shared Commitment to Excellence
At its heart, this partnership is about protecting the quality, diversity, and independence of adult social care. By working alongside the NCA, C-CAF is further professionalising the consultancy market, ensuring that providers can commission support with total confidence.
Together, we are committed to strengthening the sector and ensuring that high-quality care remains rooted in strong, accredited leadership.
