Updates from the CPA.
- Community of practice discussion forum: The Fair Pay Agreement topic
By a part of the conversation and join our Community of Practice discussion forum; the latest topic is – Social Care Fair Pay Agreement Community of Practice.
Find out what is the Fair Pay Agreement is, read FAQs, and be updated as the Fair Pay Agreement evolves, and more information becomes available.
Our Community of Practice forum gives members the opportunity to start new topics, learn from one another and work together towards shared solutions.
Join the conversation! Register or login to join our online discussions, engagement and consultations on topics affecting Care Providers. Join here.
Government/Regulation
- CQC: Health and social care support for people with dementia
Dementia strategy: a review of the experiences of people with dementia in England and how health and care services are responding. Details here.
- UK adopts historic Pandemic Agreement
Better protections for British public and NHS thanks to deal adopted at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. Details here.
- DHSC counter-fraud policy: summary
The Department of Health and Social Care’s approach to preventing and detecting fraud, bribery and corruption. Details here.
- COVID-19 vaccination: spring 2025 campaign resources updated
Information on the spring 2025 campaign for eligible individuals. Updated 20 May 2025 Added links to accessible versions of COVID spring leaflet. Details here.
- Mental Health Bill: call for evidence
Do you have relevant expertise and experience or a special interest in the Mental Health Bill, which is currently passing through Parliament?
If so, you can submit your views in writing to the House of Commons Public Bill Committee on the Bill, which is going to consider this Bill in detail. Details here.
- UKHSA data shows flu vaccine prevented around 100,000 hospital admissions
On Thursday (22 May), the UK Health Security Agency announced that the flu vaccine prevented between 96,000 and 120,200 hospitalisations in England during the 2024/25 winter season.
The data showed high levels of flu activity with significant impact on the NHS, with a cumulative hospital admission rate of 139.5 per 100,000 – higher than in both previous seasons. Details here.
- NHS App prescription tracking service launched
Today (23 May), the NHS announced the rollout of a prescription tracking feature on the NHS App, allowing millions of patients to track their prescriptions in real-time.
The service saves time for both staff and patients by reducing unnecessary calls and visits to pharmacies, with almost half of pharmacy phone calls estimated to be from patients checking if their prescription is ready. Details here.
- HSE’s Working Minds campaign – new learning launched
New online learning content has been launched as part of the Health and Safety Executive’s ‘Working Minds’ campaign. The new module aims to build on existing knowledge with practical advice on:
• what to include in a risk assessment
• identifying and addressing the root cause of issues
• shifting focus from individual to organisational solutions
To access the latest step-by-step advice, practical tools and downloadable templates, register for HSE’s online learning. Campaign materials here. Online learning here.
Other sector information
- Seizing the opportunity: The fair pay agreement in social care
The government is currently legislating for a fair pay agreement in the sector. In this report, Fabian Society general secretary Joe Dromey and research manager Ben Cooper makes the case for an ambitious and fully funded fair pay agreement in order to improve pay and conditions, tackle the workforce crisis, and improve the quality of care. Read more here.
- Have Your Say: Delegated Healthcare Tasks Survey for Care Workers
Have you ever been asked to carry out healthcare tasks like administering medication, taking vital signs, or changing dressings as part of your role? We want to hear from you.
We’re excited to invite care workers across roles—whether you’re a care assistant, support worker, outreach worker, or personal assistant—to participate in our Care Worker Delegated Healthcare Task Survey.
The survey closes at the end of May, so make your voice heard now! Survey link here.
- Care Worker Wellbeing Survey report
Today, The Care Workers’ Charity publishes the findings of its Care Worker Wellbeing Survey—a powerful reflection of the state of the adult social care workforce, drawn from over 2,000 care workers across the UK.
These findings are not just numbers—they represent real people delivering essential care, often under relentless pressure. This report offers a clear and urgent snapshot of the challenges facing the workforce. Above all, it sends a resounding message: we cannot continue to overlook the voices of care workers. Details here.
- NAPA survey – Lend Your Voice to Support Intergenerational Activities in Care Setting
As interest continues to grow in the impact of intergenerational activities within care settings, NAPA, in partnership with the University of Chichester and the University of Hertfordshire, has launched a national survey to explore this important area of practice.
We are inviting you to share your experiences.
The survey looks at the benefits, challenges, and factors that support meaningful intergenerational activity and engagement. Your insights will directly inform further research, training, guidance and resources to better support professionals across the sector.
If you are able, we would greatly appreciate you sharing it with colleagues and wider networks.
Complete the survey HERE: https://lnkd.in/di2-2ht9
If you have any questions please contact NAPA’s Research and Impact Officer Anqa Tirmazee-Kaleem: email office@napa-activities.co.uk
