BCA Support - Quality

Leadership Training

Bradford Care Association (BCA), together with the Institute of Health & Social Care Management (IHSCM), have developed a Leadership Development Programme for Deputy Managers. The programme consists of both on-line and in person group sessions plus watching videos from the Aspiring Leaders Playlist and practical embedding of individual learning in the workplace.

The programme will be delivered by the IHSCM over a 6 week period during January and February 2025 and participants must commit to attending every session, as well as recording practical examples of embedding their learning in the workplace.

A maximum of 30 places are available, on a first come first served basis, and are limited to one person per CQC registered location. Care providers are required to pay £125 per person in order to book a place however, upon production of a certificate awarded following successful completion of the programme, BCA will reimburse the full cost of the programme to the care provider.

The £125 fee will not be refunded if a booked place is not cancelled prior to the programme commencing or if the participant does not attend a session or fails to successfully complete the programme.

If you would like to find out more information and register your interest, please email admin@bradfordcareassociation.org

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The Institute of Health & Social Care Management (IHSCM)

The BCA are delighted to announce that we have joined the Institute of Health and Social Care Management. This means that you and your teams have FREE MEMBERSHIP and access to all their content which includes:

• Accredited Leadership training such as High Performance Leadership, “How to” sessions, Short Courses, Deputy Manager Leadership Training for new and/or aspiring leaders, and many more!  
• Individual learner portal – Every member can create their own user portal. This means you can use this portal to create and manage your professional development. This provides the opportunity of gaining Bronze, Silver or Gold awards.  
• Access to their special interest groups such as Women in Leadership, Dementia, Frailty & Living with Long Term Care Conditions, EDI.  
• Resources to support your professional development  e.g. resources on Wellbeing for you as leader and for your team.

Discounted rates for BCA Members: Who can join?

All BCA Members individual employees  (includes all care and management staff) can join to access the benefits above.

...DONT FORGET to use the code BDCA to access your FREE membership Click here to find our more and join!

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CQC Fundamental Standards Training

Face to Face Session delivered by Hempson’s Solicitors. During the session, you will get taken step by step through theFundamental Standards of Care. These regulations are the core of what CQC measure your service against. You will receive hints and tips to help showcase your service to CQC and ensure you have a solid foundation in your knowledge. For more information please email admin@bradfordcareassociation.org.

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Quality Workshop Resource Packs

Stay up to date with our year-round Quality Workshops & Spotlight on Sessions covering a range of key topics that are relevant and essential to the Care Sector.

• Digital
• Dementia
• Medication
• CQC Single Assessment Framework (New 2024)
• Falls Prevention
• End of Life

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BCA Support Networks

• Provider Update Meetings - Fortnightly virtual meetings on a Tuesday at 10:30am for all Bradford and Craven Providers. The meeting includes all the latest updates from relevant industry bodies in one concise and informative meeting with the BCA Board and representatives from the CCG +LA.
• Registered Managers WhatsApp Group - WhatsApp group where providers can share good practice and detail issues that can then be brought to the attention of the relevant industry body. The WhatsApp group allow you to keep up to date, whilst on the move.
• Activity Coordinator Network - Bi-monthly virtual meetings & WhatsApp Group.

If you would like to get involved please email admin@bradfordcareassociation.org.