Business Continuity

Business Continuity Planning

From financial sustainability and pandemic preparedness, to cyber security, the impact of events in the Middle East and the impact of climate change, there are many circumstances that can disrupt the adult social care sector.

CPA guidance and templates help care providers to plan for and manage change, ensuring continuity of care, and sustainability of their business.

There is more information in our Business Continuity folder in our resource library.

Business Continuity News

A message from Rose Thomas-Willis, Deputy Director, Adult Social Care Pay and Careers

July 23, 2026

JCVI statement on COVID-19 vaccination in autumn 2027

July 17, 2026

Care Provider Alliance responds to government’s Fair Pay Agreement announcement

July 16, 2026

UKHSA issues red heat-health alerts across England

June 22, 2026

Find out what care services your community needs the most – sign up to DHSC’s free digital service

June 8, 2026

UKHSA: Hot weather communications toolkit 2026

May 18, 2026

CPA Guidance and Information

CPA Business continuity planning guidance

What to consider and how to develop or review your business continuity plan. Includes guidance, plus a template plan.

CPA Guidance for non-medical supplies

How to plan for shortages of non-medical consumables, (disposable or short-life items), goods and services.

ENA Briefing Health and Social Care Professionals Briefing Note: Power cuts due to a possible energy shortage

CPA Resources to help care providers comply with consumer law and Competition and Markets Authority guidance

CPA Cyber security webinars

Cyber-attacks against the UK care sector are on the rise – with over 1 in 3 care providers experiencing an attempted breach in the last three years.

The Cyber Resilience Centre Network, in association with us and our member Care England, delivered a three-part, police-led webinar series designed specifically for the care sector.