July 30, 2024

Bemlo and West Midlands Care Association Announce Exciting New Partnership


We are thrilled to announce a new and dynamic partnership between Bemlo and the West Midlands Care Association (WMCA) designed to help our members increase staff retention with a user friendly staffing system. In the social care sector, filling vacancies with qualified staff quickly and efficiently is a big challenge. Bemlo's digital staff bank tackles this head-on, streamlining the process and significantly boosting vacancy fill rates. By making it easy for staff to move within and between care organisations, they can help improve operational efficiency and ensure high-quality care is delivered by trusted professionals.


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Meet Bemlo


Hey there! We're Bemlo, and we're on a mission to shake up the social care staffing scene. Our digital platform connects care providers with qualified professionals, making sure vacancies are filled quickly and smoothly. Here's a bit about the awesome team behind Bemlo:


  • Onayomi Rosenior-Patten: With loads of experience in social care operations, Onayomi is a pro at managing and optimising care services.
  • Olle Collinder: Olle's our digital solutions whiz, always working to make our platform even better for care providers and professionals.
  • Alex Bjorkenstam: Alex is our visionary leader, driving our mission to build stronger local care communities through innovative staffing solutions.


Our Mission


At Bemlo, we're all about empowering care providers and professionals with a seamless, efficient staffing solution that boosts care quality and operational efficiency. We believe that by making staff movement easy within and between care organisations, we can ensure residents get the best care from trusted professionals.


Why We’ve Teamed Up with Local Care Providers


We've joined forces with care providers in the West Midlands to create staff-sharing networks. This collaboration lets care providers of all sizes tap into the local pool of qualified talent, giving care workers more shifts and flexible control over their schedules. By working together, we can build a resilient and supportive care community that benefits everyone involved.


Key Benefits of Our Digital Staff Bank


  1. Increased Fill Rates: Our easy-to-use system means more engagement and more bookings, so vacancies get filled quickly with the right people.
  2. Cost Efficiency: By tapping into the existing workforce's extra capacity, care providers can cut down on expensive agency fees.
  3. Enhanced Care Quality: Staff who are already employed and have a solid track record in care make the bookings, ensuring consistent, high-quality care delivery.


Building Stronger Local Care Communities


Our vision goes beyond just individual providers. We want to create local shared staff banks, allowing organisations within the same community to support each other. This not only opens up new opportunities for care professionals but also strengthens local care networks, ensuring residents receive the best possible care from those who understand their unique needs.


Join Bemlo in Transforming Care Delivery


Discover how Bemlo's digital staff bank can transform your staffing approach, improve care quality, and foster a stronger, more resilient local care community. Get in touch today for a demo and take the first step towards a more efficient and effective care delivery model.



Exclusive Perks for WMCA Members


We appreciate you joining our mission, so Bemlo are offering WMCA members 3 months free access to register their staff to their platform as well as one third off the regular price of their services.


For more information about Bemlo and to take advantage of this partnership, please email Bemlo at info@bemlo.com. Alternatively, contact Alexander Bjorkenstam to book a FREE demo.



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As part of Digital Transformation Fund (DTF) there is funding available for allocation to CQC registered homes to support Care Homes to introduce falls technologies to help identify and prevent falls and to engage in small pilots of other technology enabled care (TEC).


If you are interested to learn about your eligibility, what funding is available, and how the WMCA can support you through the selection and purchasing process, please click here.


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