Events and Training
www.wmca.events
WMCA runs events for our members and the wider care industry
throughout the year
We've organised our events listings into:
- upcoming conferences and workshops
- upcoming training sessions
- upcoming digital support sessions
- Registered Managers Networks
These are listed below (to see a full chronological list of all events and training sessions click
here)
New and Notable:
WMCA Members Conference:
Your Essential Guide to Recruiting and Retaining Staff in Your Service
21 May 2025
9:30am - 3:00pm
Venue:
Online
Join us for a Members only Recruitment and Retention Event online on
the 21st May 2025.
Recruitment and Retention is a perennial issue for the care sector and
this event is tailored for employers seeking effective strategies to attract
and retain top talent.
Learn from industry leaders about innovative recruitment techniques,
employee engagement initiatives, and best practices that foster a
positive workplace culture.
Don’t miss the chance to enhance your recruitment strategy and
strengthen your team.
These meetings are an opportunity for leadership teams to learn from
other colleagues and to share good practice
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 all upcoming events and training on the right hand side of this page. Or see our training session’s listings and digitisation support sessions further down this page.
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.
Workshops
We organise workshops in partnership with trusted suppliers to cascade information and training about new or upcoming legislation
Proud to Care Recruitment Roadshows
We organise regular careers roadshows aimed at those looking for a career or employment in care. WMCA members can exhibit at these roadshows free of charge. Allowing them to connect with prospective new employees
Previous Events
For materials and presentations from pervious events, please click the button below
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.
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
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.
Registered Managers Networks
The Registered Managers networks are administered through Skills for Care.
For further detaills of the networks in your area, click here
