The Nottinghamshire Care Association

An Independent Association Representing Independent Care Homes in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City

Nottinghamshire Care Association (NCA) is a not-for-profit organisation that represents a wide range of independent care homes throughout Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City. Our member homes are all in the independent sector and may be run by companies, individuals, charities, voluntary sector organisations and housing associations. We do not represent local authority care homes.

For the general public - Our website provides useful information to assist you in choosing an independent care home either for your own use or for a loved one. Please go to the “Looking for care” pages.

For independent home owners and managers - This web site contains much useful information about the benefits of membership, including money saving offers, event notification, advice and support. Please go to the “Members” pages.

What do independent homes have to offer a resident?

Choice

Independent homes range from small, comfortable and homely through to five star hotel style luxury, with a vast range in between. Our members’ homes come in all shapes and sizes and locations, nearly every town has an independent care home. Although in Nottinghamshire all nursing homes are provided by the independent sector.

Uniqueness

Our members’ homes each provide their own unique service, but all enable older people to enjoy what is best for them. For example: those who felt isolated in their own home gain companionship; people who were struggling to cope alone receive 24-hour help; and others who may have felt like they were a burden can find themselves much more independent.

Caring Staff

However it is our staff who make the difference: that smile on their face that makes those around them smile and feel valued; being dependable and sensitive to the needs of others also brings renewed confidence. Offering help with the things that are hard to do which makes a difference to residents’ lives and results in an important and highly fulfilling role. Being on hand 24/7.

High standards

Independent care homes provide care that is over and above the ‘National Standards for Care Homes for Older People’ - caring about every aspect of residents’ lives including health, diet, exercise, hobbies and social activities. They aim to ensure that all residents continue to enjoy life whilst receiving the very highest standard of care. All homes provide personal services and registered nursing homes also provide 24/7 qualified nursing care. Some homes also provide dementia care, learning disability support and other more specialist care.

Quality

Our members are passionate about providing good quality. All independent homes are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and are subject to stringent inspections by the CQC, the local councils, fire officers, the health and safety executive, environmental health officers and, for nursing homes, by the NHS-PCT. Unsurprisingly our members have a vested interest in providing a high quality service to their residents. Independent government quality reports on every home can be found on the CQC website: www.cqc.org.uk.

Good Value

Accommodation and care charges vary according to the service offered and required - but all homes aim to provide good value for money. You may be surprised how little high standards of care cost. Although higher quality care often does cost more.

Contact Information

Our Association is run by an executive committee all of whom are volunteers who own and/or operate their own care homes. We also employ a part time secretary.

Please contact us via any of the following:

Email info@nottinghamshirecare.org.uk

Phone: 01158 24 23 22
When the office is unmanned please leave a voicemail (including contact details) and the appropriate person will get back to you.
Fax: 01158 24 23 22
SMS: 01158 24 23 22

Contact Us Link

Legal

Nottinghamshire Care Association Ltd is a company limited by guarantee registered in England No 1939613.
Registered Address (for official communications only) is Newstead House, Pelham Road, Nottingham NG5 1AP.