WMCA Weekly Newsletter

November 18, 2025

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18 November 2025

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Learning Disability and Autism

Oliver McGowan training through WMCA

The Government has introduced a requirement for Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered service providers to ensure their employees receive learning disability and autism training appropriate to th eir role.

Starting in January 2026, WMCA are launching a range of in-house training courses built around the Care Certificate. These courses will include t he Oliver McGowan training delivered by our staff to your staff.

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For more information and to book your place, click below.

Oliver McGowan Training

🎄 WMCA Christmas Card Competition 🎄

Don't delay - entries close on 28th November!

Open Consultations – Have Your Say

There are currently a number of open consultations underway from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHS, and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) — covering key topics that impact the care sector.

To help our members stay informed and get involved, we’ve compiled all the current consultations in one place. You can now view full details, deadlines, and links to respond directly on our website.

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Your voice matters — take this opportunity to help shape the future of care.

Consultations

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Funding Opportunities for WMCA Members

The Association sometimes comes across funding opportunities that our members can take advantage of including:-

Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS)
National Careers Service
Business Energy Advice Service
Government Grant Managed Service

Find out more about these funding opportunities as well as the many other benefits by clicking the link opposite.

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Need Help completing the DSPT?

West Midlands Care Association is your local Better Security Better Care support organisation, and offers a raft of online resources, workshops and one to one support to help you complete the DSPT, all of which is FREE to CQC registered providers. Click the button for more info.