High Quality Home Care Through Professionalism, Unity & Strength

The sharing of advice & expertise

The Kent Community Care Association (KCCA) was founded in 1998 by a group of like-minded independent domiciliary providers, across the country, who saw the advantages of working together to improve standards for both Service Users and Care Workers. It also aimed to improve the discussion of common issues and to share advice, experience and expertise.

High standards

Our aim was not only to set high standards but also to develop strong partnerships with our local commissioners, primarily Kent County Council and the Primary Care Trusts.

Training & communication

We aim to influence Legislation, standardise training and keep communication links with the general public to improve the image of community care services and keep them informed of our role in the local communities.

We deliver 75% of home care

Kent County Council commission 80% of home care to private and charitable providers, of which in excess of 75% is delivered by our members.

Strong & successful

The KCCA has proved to be a very strong and successful association and will continue to support both Service Users and Providers in the future.

Joining the KCCA

The KCCA work hard on behalf of the majority of domiciliary care providers in Kent and have established a good working partnership with KCC. The area forums meet every three months to discuss and share common issues, and your forum chair would be happy to discuss any questions you may have.

The joining fee applicable as from 1st April 2005 is £285 payable on confirmation by the Board of membership. Membership is applicable to providers registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection.

Please complete and post the membership form here if you wish to join so that your application for membership can be considered by the Executive committee at their next meeting.

All our members, where relevant, are registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection. The Association is committed to the following:

All members are adequately insured
All members will abide to all current Legislation
All members abide by the KCC Code of Conduct
All members will be up to date on all new relevant Legislation
To continually develop and improve services
To provide a support framework for all members
Sharing knowledge, skills and expertise with members
To train and up-skill all Care workers of member organisations
To liaise with regulatory bodies to improve communication between them and member providers
All members will ensure quality monitoring of Service Users
To provide a support framework for all members