Uniting providers to shape policy and strengthen integrated social care across the South East.
SESCA (South East Social Care Alliance) brings together care providers across the region to promote best practice, support the workforce and advocate for the South East’s adult social care sector.
We are the operating name of the South East Care Association Alliance, the regional arm of the Care Association Alliance (CAA), bringing together nine local Care Associations representing residential and nursing homes, home care, supported living and other care services.
SESCA provides a unified voice for providers, working with partners and policymakers to support a sustainable sector. Over the past three years, we have also led delivery of the Department of Health and Social Care’s International Recruitment Project across the region.
SESCA is a not-for-profit company incorporated in 2024, led by Chair Erica Lockhart MBE and Treasurer Eddy McDowall.
Over recent years, SESCA has led the delivery of the Department of Health and Social Care’s International Recruitment Fund for the adult social care sector in the South East. This inspiring video highlights the firsthand experiences and stories of some of the care workers and providers we’ve helped. Additionally, Erica Lockhart MBE, outlines the support we’re providing to help providers sponsor displaced migrant care workers.
A key component of the International Recruitment Project has been the Displaced Worker (DW) Support Scheme, established to help care workers who have lost sponsorship following licence revocations secure new employment with reputable providers.
So far, the scheme has helped hundreds of vulnerable displaced workers secure new sponsorship while providing clear, trusted guidance to thousands of workers and care providers.
Across the South East, nine Care Associations represent the sector locally, hosting provider networks, acting as a key contact point for councils and NHS partners, and in some areas offering additional services such as training and membership programmes with premium benefits.
SESCA is the operating name of the South East Care Association Alliance, the regional arm of the Care Association Alliance (CAA). The CAA brings together 50 local Care Associations representing over 7,000 care providers across England, providing a strong collective voice for the sector while offering national representation, information, and practical support to its members.
South East ADASS (SE ADASS) is a partnership of the 18 South East councils with adult social care responsibilities. It leads a regional improvement programme, supporting Directors of Adult Social Care and working with NHS and care sector partners to drive improvement and share best practice. The partnership is led by two Co-Chairs and supported by two Regional Programme Leads.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
NHS England oversees the NHS in England. SESCA engages with NHS programmes, including the Better Care Fund and Enhanced Care for Care Homes.
Skills for Care is the lead organisation for skills and development for Social Care.
Our annual conference brings together senior leaders from care providers across the South East, alongside local authorities, regional Care Associations and sector partners.
The event offers a valuable opportunity to hear the latest policy developments, share best practice and discuss the key challenges facing adult social care.
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