Events and Training

WMCA runs events for our members and the wider care industry

On this page you will see details of events and training from WMCA and our partner organisations


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Upcoming Conferences and Workshops - www.wmca.events


West Midlands Care Association runs events and training for our members and the wider care industry throughout the year

You can see a list of our upcoming events and training on the right hand side of this page. Or see the listings for training sessions and digitisation support further down the page.


Workshops

We organise workshops in partnership with trusted suppliers and partners  to cascade information and training about new or upcoming legislation


Conferences

WMCA run several large scale conferences each year, aimed at Care Homes and Domicilicary Care providers. They are a great opportunity to network with other providers and meet representatives from local authorities, health and suppliers from across the West Midlands.



Previous Events

For materials and presentations from previous events, please click the button below

Previous Events

Exhibiting


We are normally able to offer sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities at most of our events. You can find more information by clicking the button below.

Exhibiting
December 1, 2024
7 August 2025 10.00am - 11.00am
November 1, 2024
7 August 2025 10.30am - 2.00pm
August 1, 2024
14 August 2025 10.00am - 11.00am
July 1, 2024
19 August 2025 10.00am - 11.00am
April 1, 2024
8 September 2025 12.00pm - 1.00pm
More Conferences and Workshops

Upcoming Training Sessions - www.wmca.training



West Midlands Care Association has partnered up with various training providers to cover all of your training needs


As well as the workshops highlighted on this page, we are always open to suggestions from our members and if there is sufficient demand, we will organise workshops for you


If you have specific training requirements please get in touch as we can signpost you to one of our preferred training providers (or use the links below)


We run weekly webinars if you need help with completing the Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT), details of which are below. Alternatively, check out our DSPT Help pages



Training Portal
July 1, 2023
19 September 2025 9:30am - 1:30pm
June 15, 2023
25 September 2025 9.30am - 4.30pm

Upcoming Digital Support Sessions - www.wmca.digital




Digital Care support


The West Midlands Care Association is the Local Support Organisation for Better Security Better Care - a national program of support to help you with your digital compliance by completing the Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT).


Just look for the DSPT logo in the event listings for helpful webinars and workshops.


For further information on the DSPT support we offer click here


December 12, 2024
31 July 2025 12.00pm - 1.00pm
By Keiron Broadbent December 11, 2024
31 July 2025 2.00pm - 3.00pm
By Keiron Broadbent December 10, 2024
5 August 2025 10.00am - 11.00am
More Digital Support Sessions

Registered Managers Networks - www.skillsforcare.org.uk


The Registered Managers networks are administered through Skills for Care.


Details of upcoming network meetings are available on this page. The events are not organised by WMCA and bookings must be made directly with Skills for Care


For further detaills of the networks in your area, click here



December 1, 2023
11 September 2025 1.30pm - 4.00pm
October 1, 2023
16 September 2025 11:00am - 3:00pm
August 1, 2023
18 September 202500pm - 4.00pm
More Registered Managers Meetings

Institute of Health and Social Care Management
FREE Membership for WMCA Members

www.ihscm.org.uk



The IHSCM is a place for social care and health managers/staff/students to learn, share, and create. It's a supportive environment that aims to provide you with the resources you need whilst also empowering you to share your knowledge with other members.


WMCA is a hub for IHSCM, ensuring our members can benefit form IHSCM services and resources

Your IHSCM membership offers you a wealth of benefits:


  • CPD accredited courses
  • Social care resources - Support Guides and more
  • Free access to events - Including all Health and Social Care Chats
  • Networking opportunities - With our partners and industry leaders
  • Exclusive content created with our partners and members
  • Innovation groups - becoming the solution.


The IHSCM is your place to be the voice of, and for, health and social care.


WMCA Members can join and access the IHSCM for FREE. More details here (requires members password)


Upcoming IHSCM events

April 1, 2024
8 September 2025 12.00pm - 1.00pm
February 1, 2024
10 September 2025 12.00pm - 1.00pm
January 1, 2024
10 September 2025 2.00pm - 3.00pm