Yorkshire and the Humber Care Association Alliance
YHCAA Holds First Monthly Board Meeting
02/02/2026
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 region. Discussions explored the impact of rising costs, statutory increases, and funding shortfalls on the long‑term sustainability of care home and home care providers, as well as ongoing lobbying efforts with councils using cost of care data.
Board members also considered market sustainability and capacity pressures, including provider closures, the exit of established services from local markets, and the growing risks associated with low‑fee commissioning. There was concern that short‑term approaches to funding could lead to reduced choice, instability, and quality issues for people who draw on care and support.
The meeting highlighted the importance of regional collaboration, with discussions on improving coordination of events, training, and sponsorship activity, and on strengthening a shared regional voice to influence policy and commissioning decisions.
National sector developments, workforce challenges, and the need for positive, solution‑focused advocacy were also discussed. The meeting reinforced YHCAA’s commitment to working collectively across Yorkshire and the Humber to support providers and promote a sustainable, high‑quality adult social care sector.
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 region. Discussions explored the impact of rising costs, statutory increases, and funding shortfalls on the long‑term sustainability of care home and home care providers, as well as ongoing lobbying efforts with councils using cost of care data.
Board members also considered market sustainability and capacity pressures, including provider closures, the exit of established services from local markets, and the growing risks associated with low‑fee commissioning. There was concern that short‑term approaches to funding could lead to reduced choice, instability, and quality issues for people who draw on care and support.
The meeting highlighted the importance of regional collaboration, with discussions on improving coordination of events, training, and sponsorship activity, and on strengthening a shared regional voice to influence policy and commissioning decisions.
National sector developments, workforce challenges, and the need for positive, solution‑focused advocacy were also discussed. The meeting reinforced YHCAA’s commitment to working collectively across Yorkshire and the Humber to support providers and promote a sustainable, high‑quality adult social care sector.