[company_age]17.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]nan[/funding][description]Hertfordshire Care Providers Association (HCPA) is a non-profit membership organization established in 1996 and based in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom. HCPA's mission is to support and represent care providers in Hertfordshire, ensuring high-quality, personalized care for adults in the region. With over 500 members, HCPA caters to both small, independent providers and large national organizations. The organization provides a comprehensive range of services, including training, business support, advocacy, networking opportunities, and policy influence. HCPA's unique approach combines membership-based support with government funding, enabling them to offer affordable services and prioritize quality improvement initiatives. These initiatives include the Quality Improvement Framework, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Inspection Support Service, and the Skills for Care Workforce Development Programme. HCPA's dedication to improving the care sector in Hertfordshire sets them apart as a leading voice for care providers in the region.[/description][ps]Training, business support, advocacy, networking opportunities, policy influence, quality improvement initiatives (Quality Improvement Framework, CQC Inspection Support Service, Skills for Care Workforce Development Programme)[/ps]