Welcome

"Professional carers seem to have been a neglected group for a long time and it would be good for them to have something that can promote their needs and image"

The Professional Carers Association is a not-for-profit organisation limited by guarantee and run by experienced carers and trainers in the health and social care industry in the UK.

The Professional Carers Association (PCA) aims to elevate the status of qualified carers, recognising the vital role they play in their working environment.

A carer is a caregiver, personal assistant or support worker who has achieved NVQ or SVQ qualifications in Health and Social Care or has a minimum of two years experience in a care work environment. By agreeing to abide by the Codes of Conduct members will maintain best practice in their workplace and ensure that the Professional Carers Association will set a standard of excellence recognised and supported by the industry.

The PCA does this by:-

• establishing an organisation which is associated with excellence and professional work ethic.
• offering a service that provides  members with information and support related to their work.
• undertaking projects designed to improve the performance and knowledge of carers in the workplace.

SUMMARY OF MAIN ACTIVITIES

Launch of Professional Carers Association

"Investing in yourself always produces the highest returns"

We are very excited about the launch of the Professional Carers Association.

The idea for the Professional Carers Association came from carer Phoebe MacLeod.

Read more: Launch of Professional Carers Association