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Who do I contact for press information? ECCA is happy to help with any enquiries. Please call Maria Patterson on 0207 4924844, check our Press Releases page or email
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Which Government department is responsible for care services?
Responsibility for care services falls within the Department of Health. ECCA would like this Department to have a greater emphasis on social care and to be renamed the Department for Health and Social Care. At present, Phil Hope MP is Minister for Community Care and care services are within his Ministerial portfolio. The Government is trying to ensure greater personalisation of health and social care services which means ensuring people have choice and control over the care they receive.
What is the Government’s policy on care?
The Government has a vision for social care which is being overseen by the Director General for Social Care, David Behan and ECCA is advising the Government on the position of all care services within the continuum of care. For further information on policy issues contact
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Who regulates independent care services?
The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. Their aim is to make sure better care is provided for everyone, whether that’s in hospital, in care homes, in people’s own homes, or elsewhere. The CQC regulate health and adult social care services, whether provided by the NHS, local authorities, private companies or voluntary organisations. They also protect the rights of people detained under the Mental Health Act. You can visit their website for further information at www.cqc.org.uk
Who are ECCA?
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Who governs ECCA?
The ECCA Board sets the overall strategy and direction. The Board reflects ECCA’s diverse membership. For details of Board members, please click here
Other staff who you might like to contact are Martin Green, Chief Executive; Ann Mackay, Director of Policy; Maria Patterson External Relations Manager, Say Wee Tan Finance Manager; Jozsef Gecsei Office Manager; Alistair White, Marketing Consultant. See the contact us section for more details.
Who can join ECCA?
ECCA members are drawn from the independent sector and cover a wide range of care providers, including small and large groups and both not for profit, charitable and private providers. Members represent a host of organisations that have cumulatively invested £5 billion over the last 20 years. To find out more about membership go to our membership page, by clicking here.
What are the benefits of joining ECCA?
The members are the most important element of ECCA and their concerns and views are of paramount importance. ECCA provides services to members by engaging with central and local government on issues concerning social and health care policy and regulation including direct representation with the Department of Health and the Care Quality Commission. Where appropriate, ECCA supports and gets involved with members interests at the local level responding to policies and providing experienced and professional services. ECCA members are also entitled to access a package of membership benefits designed to support their business. To find out more about membership and membership benefits go to our membership page, by clicking here. How do I contact ECCA? Click through to our Contact Us page.
How many care services does ECCA represent?
ECCA is the leading representational body for independent care services in England. It represents a wide range of providers across England, including small and large groups, both not for profit and private.
What are the biggest issues facing independent care providers?
ECCA represents its members on a whole host of issues. The key policy areas include: - Funding
- Regulation
- Standards
- Criminal Record Bureau checks and the new safe-guarding proposals.
- Recruitment and retention of staff and many more.
Speak Up for Care
Do you feel passionately about the issues facing care services? If so why not become an advocate and speak up for care? You will not need any specific training, only the willingness to put your case forward to the press and decision makers including Ministers, MPs and Councillors. Rest assured that the exercise is neither arduous nor time consuming. ECCA aspires to draw on your expertise and build a contact database of individuals on the ground in order to be able to signpost journalists, politicians and civil servants on a particular issue. To find out more, email
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