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

Upcoming Training Sessions - www.wmca.training

WMCA can now offer our members a range of regular training courses - centred around the care certificate - to ensure both your new and existing members of staff are well equiped to carry out their roles. 

These courses are delivered by our staff - who all have prevous experience of delivering care sectror training - on a regular basis and details of these courses are outlined below. Members benefit from reduced rates

There is still funding available through Government to cover certain elements of training costs. Details of the Learning Development Support Service (LDSS) are on our training page

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 or Digital logo in the event listings for helpful webinars and workshops.

For further information on Digital Webinars, click the button below

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

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)