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
The Employment Rights Bill was introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024. It received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, and is now the Employment Rights Act 2025.
There are currently a number of consultations on the Fair Pay Agreement process, giving an opportunity for the public and the care sector to engage further.
In 2025, Baroness Casey of Blackstock was appointed to chair an Independent Commission on Adult Social Care.
We are working the Commission to ensure all aspects of social care are considered when making recommendations on how to reform the adult social care system.
The NHS 10-year plan focuses on shifting care from hospitals to communities; known as Neighbourhood Health is a transformative approach aimed at delivering more integrated community-based care. As a result, there will be delegated healthcare tasks delivered in the community. Some of these may be delegated to a care worker of personal assistant.
The Mental Health Act 2025 represents one of the most significant reforms to mental health legislation in a generation. With a strengthened emphasis on rights, autonomy, racial equity and least restrictive care, the Act creates both opportunities and challenges for mental health systems across England.
At the same time, the implementation of Right Care, Right Person (RCRP) continues to reshape how responsibility for people in mental health crisis is distributed across the NHS, local authorities, care and support providers, and the police.
Government is set to launch a consultation this year on Liberty Protection Safeguards to improve safeguarding for vulnerable people.
We are continuing to look at ways to overcome challenge of recruitment, and improved workforce conditions.
We are working with the Regulator as it considers proposals to evolve and improve its approach to assessing and rating health and social care providers.
In December 2024 The English Devolution White Paper was published, setting out the government’s vision for simpler local government structures.
As the process progresses, we are engaging with the process and exploring implications on ASC provision.
Whether it is flu, covid, or other infectious diseases, vaccinations are an important part of keeping people well and relieving pressures on both the care sector and the NHS.
To support the Government with vaccination programme rollouts, the Care Provider Alliance brings together the latest information and resources on vaccinations.