Kent Integrated Care Alliance - Kica

03/12/2025

Less than a month to go before Christmas! During this time, many companies will be hosting end of year parties – but how can you make sure everyone stays responsible and compliant with the Worker Protection Act 2024 to safeguard against harassment?

Access your free Citation Ltd HR and Health & Safety advice line. Call 0161 504 0843 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday for free, confidential Health & Safety and HR advice that puts you first. Remember to quote KiCA when you call!

02/12/2025

Top 10 Care Staff Compliance Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 1:00pm.

Most providers believe they’re compliant, but when we review staff files across hundreds of services, we consistently find the same hidden gaps. Not because providers are careless, but because the rules change fast and traditional HR systems don’t catch risk in real time.

In this session, we’ll share what we see every day: the top 10 compliance mistakes that slip through even the best teams, and the simple steps that will protect your service from CQC, Home Office and LA scrutiny.

Join Croner-i and Lifted Talent in this webinar.

Book here 👇
https://pages.croner.co.uk/WEB-10-12-2025_4479_Register-KCA.html

01/12/2025

The UK government has announced the biggest overhaul of the immigration system in 50 years with major implications for employers in Care.
Salary thresholds are rising, RQF6 skill requirements are returning, dependent eligibility is tightening, and a new “earned settlement” model will fundamentally change how sponsored workers settle long-term. Deeply worrying for the providers you're supporting.
To help you cut through the noise, we’re hosting a practical, employer-focused webinar:

🗓 Wednesday, 3 December
⏰ 11:00 AM
🎙 The UK’s Biggest Immigration Overhaul in 50 Years: Implications for Employers
👉 Register here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pXlGJ0

26/11/2025

Is your team's wellbeing a top priority?

Supporting employee wellbeing boosts productivity and contentment, while reducing absenteeism. It's a win-win for everyone.

Our Sponsor, Citation Ltd, has created a FREE guide to help you:
✅ Manage homeworkers effectively and keep them connected
✅ Promote a healthy work-life balance
✅ Improve team collaboration
✅ Support your managers to lead with confidence

👉 Download your free guide today: https://tinyurl.com/3r2bdrva

24/11/2025

📢 Mental health absences are rising – are you set up to manage it?

Work-related stress, depression, and anxiety caused 16.4 million lost working days last year – and the numbers are growing.

Our Sponsor, Citation Ltd, has created a FREE guide to help you:

✅ Spot early signs and start supportive conversations
✅ Handle absences fairly and consistently
✅ Support staff back to work confidently
✅ Stay compliant with your legal duties

👉 Download your guide today: https://tinyurl.com/yjdcnpmy

21/11/2025

26th Nov 10am Join Lester Aldridge Solicitors Health and Social Care Team and Employment Team to learn about:
CQC - Lessons from the past, looking to the future.
A whistlestop tour of forthcoming employment law changes and what you need to do now.
Hosted by: Kevin Barnett, Isabel De La Haye, Alice Thursfield
Time: 10:00am to 12:30pm
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
Book:

Join us for the CQC Update on 26 November and explore lessons learned along with future changes in employment law.

21/11/2025

Keeping adults safe is everyones business. The Kent and Medway Safeguarding Adults Board website has information available on how to keep adults safe https://kmsab.org.uk/p/worried-about-an-adult/report-abuse

20/11/2025

📢 Fair pay agreements in adult social care
The Government consultation launched on 30 September. It outlines who and what falls within the scope of negotiations and how the process will work.

Our, Sponsor, Citation Ltd latest article breaks down everything care providers need to know to stay informed and prepared.

💻 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4jayh8k9

20/11/2025

Worried about an adult? Speak to them to find out what is happening (if safe to do so). If you are still concerned, or it is not safe to talk to them, contact social services. If the adult is in imminent danger, call 999 https://kmsab.org.uk/p/worried-about-an-adult/report-abuse

19/11/2025

There are many different organisations in the community who will help and empower you to make informed choices to prevent abuse and neglect. More information can be found here: https://kmsab.org.uk/p/professionals/useful-links-resources

18/11/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Join us for our fifth Annual National Event for Nominated Individuals on Thursday, 27 November 2025! We’re thrilled to announce that colleagues from the Department of Health and Social Care will be joining us for this insightful event.

🗓️ Date: 27 November 2025
⏰ Time: 14:00 - 15:30
💻 Location: Zoom
Book here 👉 https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-events/Events/November/Nominated-Individuals-National-Event.aspx?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=enews&utm_term=events&utm_content=nominated_individuals_annual_event

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and share! Save the date!

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18/11/2025

Are you a Charity or Voluntary Sector Organisation? How do you ensure that people are safe through existing processes? The KMSAB website offers practical resources to help you embed best practice in adult safeguarding: https://kmsab.org.uk/p/professionals/useful-links-resources