The Berkshire Care Association’s sole aim is to help care providers in Berkshire and beyond raise and maintain standards.
For those seeking care this website provides links to BCA members and useful resources when looking for care.
For care providers and staff working in care this website provides resources designed to assist you in developing and improving your care provision. There is also useful information on up and coming events and training to help you keep up to date with changes in the care sector.
BCA was set up in July 2005 and is a Not For Profit organisation. For more detailed information about BCA please check out ‘About BCA’.
We hope that you find this website of use to yourself and your service users. If you have any queries or difficulties regarding the website then please email info@berkscare.org or ring 07918 775920
Spectrum is BCA's Buying Partner
What is Spectrum and how can it benefit you?
Spectrum is a well established buying consortium with an emphasis on the Care Sector including care homes, domicilary care and supported living. They have been sourcing discounts with major suppliers for their members since 1992. Their directors are all care home operators with significant experience in the industry and have therefore developed an expertise in negociating excellent deals and sourcing the right products.
By pulling together a large number of businesses, including hospitality, dentists and schools they use their group buying power to negociate discounts for you without compromising on quality. Their suppliers offer a range of products and services including uniforms, gloves & disposables, food waste and stationery to name a few. Members have benefited from HUGE SAVINGS on pricing that is normally available only to large companies and their MEMBERSHIP IS FREE OF CHARGE!
Spectrum are big enough to influence national suppliers and prices yet able to provide a personalised and friendly service to their members. Their price comparison service can be accessed by their members to highlight available savings, and they continually add new products and suppliers.
When you buy through Spectrum you also help fund BCA as Spectrum passes on an annual rebate to BCA dependant on the volume of sales.
To register for this free service please click here. Complete the registration form and send to Spectrum by fax: 0208 605 0547 or email: jackie@spectrumcareltd.co.uk or call and speak to Jackie Spooner on 0208 605 0546
For a suppliers selection list click here