We are now looking forward to our Spring Providers Conference on Thursday 27th March where will be addressing the theme of the CQC's New Environmental Sustainability Assessment.

We have some great speakers lined up but only have limited spaces left. You can find out more and book your space here.

In the meantime, we wanted to introduce you to the many Exhibitors who will be taking part in the event and encourage you to speak to them to find out more about how they can support you with your service.

3Spirit Training is a Skills for Care Centre of Excellence established in 2012 with a strong history of working with employers to deliver the skills to drive innovative, compassionate care and support services.

They work with local authorities, hospitals, care providers, housing organisations, and services from across the private, voluntary, and independent sectors.  Their clients strive to achieve “outstanding” and to equip businesses and employees with the skills, knowledge and qualifications for sustainability, growth, and resilience in the face of major incidents.

Their driving force is to impact the communities that they work with to improve quality of life.

For more information speak to Georgia Whitehouse at the Conference or email: georgia@3spirittraining.com

Ally Cares is a resident acoustic monitoring system for care homes. It’s easy to install, secure and provides immediate benefits for owners, staff and residents.

Ally are on a mission to help care homes transform their night-time care.  Their aim is simple: to enable teams to provide safer, person-centered care to residents. All while giving staff the gift of time to better do the jobs they love!

For more information, speak to Marie Hawkes-Smith at the Conference or email: marie.hs@allycares.com

As well as hosting an exhibition stand, Annie Spilsbury, Supply Chain Sustainability Expert at Birmingham City Council will be speaking about support available for care providers to become environmentally sustainable, as well as funding available for support for care providers in Birmingham and Solihull.

You can find out more about Annie in her Blog by clicking here.

As well as exhibiting, Andrew Childers from Beyond Procurement, will be speaking at the Conference and explaining how they empower businesses to lead the fight against climate change by embracing sustainable business practices, reduce their Carbon Footprint and work towards Net Zero.

They are committed to delivering cost-effective and impactful solutions that reduce environmental impact whilst enhancing your business’s operational performance. Through their pioneering Beyond2030 model, they help organisations on this essential journey to make meaningful progress toward sustainability and uncovering cost-saving opportunities along the way, ensuring sustainability and success go hand-in-hand.

For more information, speak to their staff at the Conference or email a.childers@beyondprocurement.co.uk

Citation have been providing expert Health & Safety, HR and Employment Law advice to businesses like yours for over 25 years taking the complication out of compliance. Whether it’s building a solid and reliable team or managing the one you’ve got, Citation can save you time and money and offer quality expert advice - all under one roof. If you’re enjoying making the most of Citation’s advice line, ask about their full service where you’ll benefit from their expert support, 24 hours a day.

Don’t forget that as a WMCA Member you have access to a dedicated Citation expert via a FREE HR advice line.  You can find out more about this on the Members area of our website.

The Data Security and Protection Tool Kit (DSPT) is an Online Assessment which all Care Providers who work with and access NHS patient data and systems (including NHS Mail) must complete annually.

The tool kit covers such areas as your privacy and data protection policies, how you store and backup data, how you secure mobile devices, business continuity in the event of a cyber incident and how you manage your IT security and support.

FREE Support is available to help ALL CQC registered care providers complete the Data Security Protection Toolkit through the national Better Security Better Care program of which WMCA is the Local Support Organisation for the West Midlands.

Find out more about our digital support here.

Hannah Montgomery from Grace Cares will be speaking to our delegates about their mission to make care sustainable. Grace Cares is a not-for-profit organisation focused on strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles to support care workers, older adults, their families and care providers while addressing critical sustainability challenges.

Find out more about Grace Cares in our Blog feature here.

Global Banking School can provide Level 6 student placements for care providers. With the increasing demand for healthcare professionals, GBS understand that employers are looking for individuals equipped with practical skills for a career in healthcare management. Health and social care courses at GBS are designed precisely to develop these essential skills for a successful management career in healthcare.

To find out more, speak to Georgia Lloyd at their exhibition stand or contact glloyd@globalbanking.ac.uk

Kate Oliver from HCR Law will be speaking at the Conference about the new Commercial Recycling directive and how this will impact your business.

The HCR Law health and social care team is among the most knowledgeable andexperienced in the sector. They are passionate about supporting businesses across the health and social care sectors, and are constantly refining their services to meet the needs of a changing industry.

WMCA members benefit from access to a FREE legal helpline with HCR Law as well as discounted rates and fixed fee packages for your personal and business legal needs.

Peacock Accountants offer leading edge accountancy services to care providers with a tailored accounting service to their clients. 

They deal with management accounting, payrolls, self assessment, VAT and record keeping, year end statutory accounts and much more.

Visit their exhibition stand and speak to James Dsouza or email: james.dsouza@peacockac.com

Person Centred Software (PCS) is a leading provider of care management software in the UK, known for its widely used digital care system. It has been recognized by NHS England as a supplier of Digital Social Care Records, helping care providers deliver high-quality person-centred care for over a decade.

The software supports more than 6,000 care providers through its Connected Care Platform, enhancing the delivery of care.  Additionally, it offers specialised solutions like the Medication Management Solution, which integrates with the platform to improve care home services.

Overall, Person Centred Software aims to elevate care provision by putting teams and clients at the center of care planning.

Visit their exhibition stand where you can chat with Nikki Burbridge and Andrew Seville, or email n.burbridge@personcentredsoftware.com or a.seville@personcentresoftware.com

Established in 2001, Skills for Care is the strategic workforce development and planning body for adult social care in England. They work with employers, Government and partners to ensure social care has the right people, skills and support required to deliver the highest quality care and support now and in the future.

Their role is to work across the whole system to understand the key drivers of workforce change using insight, data and evidence. They provide managers and those involved in the delivery of social care with guidance on best practice, tools, resources and intelligence to support workforce recruitment, capabilities, and culture. This combination of strategic and operational activity is the cornerstone of their reach and insight into the sector.

Come along to their exhibition stand and speak to Lucy McDonald or email: lucy.mcdonald@skillsforcare.org.uk

Spectrum is owned and directed by care home owners. After 21 years of working in the Care Industry, they are confident that they have access to the best suppliers and the highest quality products at the right price. They also believe that the role of the purchasing partner should not be limited to providing competitive prices, but rather to work closely with members to help them achieve their individual requirements. Their membership currently consists of over 1,800 providers and each of these providers receives the same terms, regardless of the size of their home or indeed the type of care provided (domiciliary, learning disabilities, residential and nursing, etc.).

Budgets in the Care Industry are notoriously tight and West Midlands Care Association have taken the initiative to help you make the most out of them by working closely with Spectrum Care Limited to drive down the costs and it is envisaged that members will save thousands of pounds on their annual budget by switching to Spectrum terms.

Visit their exhibition stand and chat with Tina Burroughs, Key Account Manager or email: tina@spectrumcareltd.co.uk

Syncurio is a comprehensive care home administration software designed to simplify and streamline your operational tasks. Their platform helps care homes tackle everyday challenges effectively, so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.

Syncurio is designed with care providers in mind, helping you tackle operational challenges with ease. From compliance to cost-saving measures, our platform empowers care homes to run smoothly and efficiently.

Come and chat with Sharon Gallagher at their exhibition stand or contact sharon.gallagher@syncurio.co.uk

With the ever-changing prices and terms of energy acquisition T150 Energy is here to help customers achieve the best value they can. Their energy consultants will guide you on the best course for securing both short and long term electricity and gas supplies for your business.

Their team can also help with dealing directly with your new and existing suppliers to manage any transitions and offer recommendations on cutting carbon emissions and bills. With impartial advice and access to the most dependable and cost-effective energy suppliers speak to T150 Energy to find out how they can help you today.

Visit their exhibition stand and speak to Matt Small or email: matt@t150energy.co.uk

WeCare Communications is proud to be one of the UK’s leading telecoms partners. Their senior management team boasts a wealth of industry experience, having been at the forefront of the corporate telecoms market for over 30 years. This deep domain knowledge enables them to provide expert solutions and insights to their clients.

Beyond their particularly strong presence in the health, social care and logistics markets, their team are highly experienced in delivering robust and commercially agile propositions to the entire corporate landscape.

Speak to Ian Horman at our Conference for more information about what We Care Communications can offer, or email: ian@wecarecomms.com