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
Coronavirus: Access to PPE ‘not working’ warns Independent Care Group chairman
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-access-ppe-not-working-warns-independent-care-group-chairman-2542401 The chairman of an Independent Care group in Yorkshire says a government promise to provide adequate protection equipment to guard them against coronavirus “is…
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A Yorkshire coast-based Care Group is warning about the sector not being equipped to deal with coronavirus. Nursing and care homes for older people are…
READ MORECOVID-19: infection prevention and control (IPC)
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READ MORECoronavirus (COVID-19): admission and care of people in care homes
Coronavirus (COVID-19): admission and care of people in care homes How to protect care home residents and staff during the coronavirus outbreak. This guidance is…
READ MORESpending pledge for social care too
Care England and Independent Care GroupIMMEDIATE RELEASE (020) 7492 484418 December 2019 Ahead of tomorrow’s Queen’s Speech the Independent Care Group and Care England have…
READ MORESpending pledge for social care too
Care England and Independent Care GroupIMMEDIATE RELEASE (020) 7492 484418 December 2019 Ahead of tomorrow’s Queen’s Speech the Independent Care Group and Care England have…
READ MORENorth Yorkshire County Council recruitment hub
The recruitment hub was initially set up in August 2018 to support the care sector to provide a key focus to meet the resourcing challenge,…
READ MORECQC Outstanding for continued care
Our services in Harrogate have recently been inspected by CQC. We are a family run large fast paced home care service working predominantly with NYCC…
READ MORECutting the tape at the Cuttings!
We moved the head office of Harrogate Neighbours and the tenants from Greenfield Court into The Cuttings at the end of October – I am…
READ MORESpending pledge for social care too
Care England and Independent Care GroupIMMEDIATE RELEASE (020) 7492 484418 December 2019 Ahead of tomorrow’s Queen’s Speech the Independent Care Group and Care England have…
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.