The Benefits of Joining the ICG
Welcome to the Independent Care Group
Who are we?
The Independent Care Group is the recognised representative body for independent care providers in York and North Yorkshire. We are a non-profit organisation with a Board of Directors who work on a voluntary basis for the benefit of the independent and voluntary care industry.
Who do we work with?
We work on behalf of care homes, domiciliary care agencies, supported living, specialist extra care housing providers and day care centres, both in the private and voluntary sectors. This includes older people and those with dementia; people with physical disabilities; those with mental health issues and individuals with learning disabilities.
How we support you
OUR MEMBERS
'Outstanding organisation for the care sector. Well represented and well led.'
over 400
Subscribers
100%
Said ICG is good value for money
20
Years Established
2019 ICG Conference
'Fantastic broad range of speakers and workshops...I found the day to be very motivational'
OUR MEMBERS
'Outstanding organisation for the care sector. Well represented and well led.'
Over 400
Subscribers
20
Years Established
100%
Said ICG is good value for money
2019 ICG Conference
'Fantastic broad range of speakers and workshops … I found the day to be very motivational'
Latest News
Government must act as social care starts to break
The Independent Care Group (ICG) today renewed its appeal for urgent Government action as more and more care providers hit difficulties. They say the Government…
READ MORERecall Parliament to tackle crisis in social care staffing
PARLIAMENT should be recalled for MPs to urgently tackle the staffing crisis in social care and recruit a task force of volunteers to help out,…
READ MOREFears for care as recruitment crisis deepens
The Independent Care Group fears providers may soon not have enough staff to care for the country’s oldest and most vulnerable as a recruitment crisis…
READ MOREICG responds to Covid-19 death figures released by CQC
YEARS of neglect and under-funding meant the care of older and vulnerable people was in crisis when the pandemic struck and tragedy was inevitable, the…
READ MORENo ending of restrictions in care settings
The Independent Care Group (ICG) says so-called ‘Freedom Day’ across the country will be ‘business as usual day’ in care settings. ICG Chair Mike Padgham…
READ MOREAward presented in memory of John Fisher
A leading figure in the North Yorkshire social care sector who was lost to Covid-19 is to have an award presented in his memory. John…
READ MOREFears over impact of compulsory vaccine
The Independent Care Group (ICG) has repeated its concerns over compulsory vaccination for those working in the sector after the Government voted in the measure.…
READ MOREFace masks must remain to protect the vulnerable
Protective face masks must remain where older and vulnerable people are being looked after even after lockdown restrictions are completely lifted, the ICG said today.…
READ MOREProperly funded national care is everyone’s right
The country deserves to have a properly funded social care system, paid for by the taxpayer, and should not have to worry about care costs…
READ MOREWhat do we do?
We work alongside the statutory authorities on an on-going basis, including North Yorkshire County Council, City of York Council, all the Clinical Commissioning Groups in North Yorkshire and the Care Quality Commission. We act as a professional conduit, passing on concerns of providers and the solution on issues such as fee rates, contracts, terms and assistance through learning. We ensure care providers have input into quality standards and assessments so that they are clear and achievable.
We promote the care sector by lobbying politicians both in person, by regular media releases to national newspapers and regional television. We also have an extensive social media presence making sure that adult social care is at the forefront.
Our commitment
Our commitment is to our members helping care providers give the best possible service to vulnerable individuals they look after.
We evaluate our service to our members on an annual basis to ensure the quality of service remains of the highest quality and maintains consistency.
Find out how membership can benefit your business.
What do we do?
We work alongside the statutory authorities on an on-going basis, including North Yorkshire County Council, City of York Council, all the Clinical Commissioning Groups in North Yorkshire and the Care Quality Commission. We act as a professional conduit, passing on concerns of providers and the solution on issues such as fee rates, contracts, terms and assistance through learning. We ensure care providers have input into quality standards and assessments so that they are clear and achievable.
We promote the care sector by lobbying politicians both in person, by regular media releases to national newspapers and regional television. We also have an extensive social media presence making sure that adult social care is at the forefront.
Our commitment
Our commitment is to our members helping care providers give the best possible service to vulnerable individuals they look after.
We evaluate our service to our members on an annual basis to ensure the quality of service remains of the highest quality and maintains consistency.
Find out how membership can benefit your business.
What do we do?
We work alongside the statutory authorities on an on-going basis, including North Yorkshire County Council, City of York Council, all the Clinical Commissioning Groups in North Yorkshire and the Care Quality Commission. We act as a professional conduit, passing on concerns of providers and the solution on issues such as fee rates, contracts, terms and assistance through learning. We ensure care providers have input into quality standards and assessments so that they are clear and achievable.
We promote the care sector by lobbying politicians both in person, by regular media releases to national newspapers and regional television. We also have an extensive social media presence making sure that adult social care is at the forefront.
Our commitment
Our commitment is to our members helping care providers give the best possible service to vulnerable individuals they look after.
We evaluate our service to our members on an annual basis to ensure the quality of service remains of the highest quality and maintains consistency.