Not-for-profit quality care for over 25 years

NCF is the membership organisation, and the leading voice, for not-for-profit social care and support providers

NCF members collectively deliver more than £4.3 billion of social care support to 216,879 people in 8,354 care and support settings. They employ 146,923 colleagues and 16,329 volunteers.

"At a time of significant change and challenge in our sector, if there ever was a time to become a member of the National Care Forum, it is now"

The latest news and policy updates

The Reform of Adult Social Care – Our Advocacy

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Current consultations

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Leading Better Employment Practice 

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The Casey Commission – Big Conversation on Care

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Awaab’s Law Phase 2 – guidance for social landlords

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NCF Resource

Care Innovation Challenge

Your chance to be part of the future of care, with cash prizes and expert mentoring support to develop your idea. You don't have to be working in social care, or have technical skills – it's the idea that counts!
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NCF Impact Report 2025

The National Care Forum, the leading membership organisation for not-for-profit organisations in the care and support sector, announces the release of its Impact Report 2025.
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Our Annual Partners

The NCF partner programme enables companies that provide products and services to the sector, to connect and support NCF members.