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The BCA has a wealth of knowledge and resources for its members that will help and support care providers and their teams.
The BCA is pleased to have appointed a dedicated Quality Lead, Sam Dawson, further strengthening our commitment to supporting providers and driving continuous improvement across services.
Sam works closely with providers, partners, and system colleagues to support quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and shared learning across the sector.
Throughout the year, BCA delivers Quality Workshops and Spotlight Sessions covering a wide range of key topics that are relevant and essential to the care sector.
In the first quarter of 2026, we delivered a Quality Workshop, with further workshops planned for later in the year. These sessions are designed to:
Email admin@bradfordcareassociation.org for more information about upcoming events.
We have developed a growing range of practical support tools to help providers evidence quality, strengthen governance, and prepare for inspection, including:
All tools are designed to be practical, accessible, and easy to embed into everyday practice.
To further strengthen partnership working and shared learning, BCA has introduced post‑inspection CQC feedback sessions.
These sessions focus on:
This approach ensures learning from inspections is shared more widely across the sector.
We are developing a strategic approach to Delegated Health Tasks, ensuring providers have appropriate governance arrangements in place to:
This work will continue to develop over the year with provider involvement.
A quarterly Safe & Well‑Led Forum has been introduced to support leadership, governance, and quality assurance across services.
Each session will provide opportunities for shared learning, discussion, and peer support.
BCA is working closely with local Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs), representing the provider sector and strengthening collaboration across the system.
Providers will be engaged more directly as this work progresses.
Later this year, BCA will introduce a Nominated Individuals Forum, creating a dedicated space for:
Provider Update Meetings - The BCA Provider Meetings take place fortnightly on Tuesday’s from 10:30 – 11:30 via MS Teams. The meeting will include updates, guidance, discussions of good practice and will allow the opportunity for Providers to discuss any issues they may have.
BCA WhatsApp Community - Our BCA WhatsApp Community brings together over 350 providers to make communication quicker, clearer and easier. Within the Community, we host several dedicated groups, including: Management & Leadership Group, BCA Partners Update Group and Wellbeing & Activity Coordinators Network Group. The WhatsApp Community is an excellent place to receive up-to-date guidance, sector news, event information, and training opportunities. It also gives providers a space to ask questions, get quick responses, and support one another.
If you would like to get involved please email ami@bradfordcareassociation.org