YHCAA was pleased to be represented last week at the CAA & Digital Care Hub “Building a Care Association” workshop in Birmingham. With YHCAA representation from James Creegan (WCA and KirCCA CEO) and Louise Bestwick (Bradford Care Association CEO), YHCAA leaders worked alongside Melanie Weatherley and Eddie McDowall (CAA Co-Chairs) and Daniel O’Shaughnessy (Digital Care…
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Supreme Court Judgment on Deprivation of Liberty – Important Update You may be aware that the Supreme Court has recently issued a significant judgment on deprivation of liberty, introducing a new approach to determining whether a person is deprived of their liberty for legal purposes. The judgment has immediate effect and is expected to have…
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The Yorkshire and Humber Care Association Alliance (YHCAA) Conference in May brought together care leaders, professionals, and sector partners from across the region, in what proved to be a highly successful and energising event. With a strong turnout from providers and stakeholders, the conference demonstrated the power and importance of a united voice in adult…
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Members of the Yorkshire and Humber Care Association (YHCAA) Board will meet with Victoria Marsden, Deputy Director for the North at the Care Quality Commission (CQC), on 22nd July to discuss key issues affecting adult social care providers across the region. This important engagement provides a valuable opportunity for YHCAA to represent the collective voice…
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YHCAA Quarterly Meeting with CQC Yesterday, the Yorkshire and Humber Care Association Alliance (YHCAA) held our quarterly in‑person meeting with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We were pleased to be joined by YHCAA member associations from: Kirklees and Calderdale Care Association Leeds Care Association Bradford Care Association Hull and East Riding Care Association North and…
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The Yorkshire & Humber Care Association Alliance is excited to invite you to Digital Week 2026 – a full week of FREE, high‑value digital online webinars designed specifically for care providers. From Monday 20th April, we’ll be running one webinar each day, covering practical digital topics that will genuinely help you strengthen your service, improve safety, and make day to day work easier. We’ve…
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Earned Settlement: What the Government’s Proposals Mean for Social Care An interesting and important read for our sector… The House of Commons Home Affairs Committee has published its report on the Government’s proposed Earned Settlement reforms — changes that could significantly impact thousands of care workers and their families. Key points: • The standard timeframe…
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New National Report Highlights System‑Wide Workforce Fragility in Adult Social Care A new nationwide report from Care England and Sona provides a clear, evidence based view of the pressures shaping adult social care today — pressures that deeply affect providers across the Yorkshire & Humber region. The research reinforces what care associations across the region…
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Councils told to set fee rates for a sustainable care workforce – Care Home Management Strengthening the Future of Adult Social Care: DHSC Calls on Councils to Set Sustainable Fee Rates The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a clear message to local authorities: fee rates must be set at a level…
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The Yorkshire and Humber Care Alliance (YHCAA) has held its first monthly board meeting, bringing together regional care association representatives to discuss shared challenges and priorities across adult social care. A key focus of the meeting was fees and funding negotiations with local authorities, with members highlighting significant variation in proposed fee uplifts across the…
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