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This week...

  • Book your FREE membership place to our Spring Conference!
  • International Recruitment Hub Compliance Webinars
  • Enter our Easter/Spring Decorations  Competition - the winner wins a luxury hamper!
  • WMCA Training Partner Blog Feature - Blue Stream Academy
  • Healthcare Student Placement Programme Engagement Event - Black Country Social Care Partnership Network 
  • Citation: Sustainability and your business
  • NHS England - Unpacking the EHCH Framework; Exploring Falls Best Practice - Webinar
  • NHS England - EHCH scoping interest in webinars and/or Quick Guides
  • WMCA News & Updates
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WMCA Spring Conference event (Is your Care Business Efficient?) Book now!

We have limited numbers available, so don't miss the chance to attend our upcoming Spring Conference, aimed at ensuring your business is as efficient as it can be.

Click below to view the agenda and book

International Recruitment Hub compliance webinars


We are pleased to let you know  WM-ADASS   and  WMEmployers   will be continuing with their series of International Recruitment legal webinars for care proviiders to attend.

Only just over 2 weeks left to enter our Easter/Spring Decorations Competition! The winner will receive a luxury hamper.


Create an Easter/Spring decoration with your service users and enter into our Easter/Spring Seasonal Decorations competition!


Ideas can be:


- Pictures of your businesses Spring garden

- Easter decorations

- Spring flower bouquets 

- And much, much more!


Winner announced at our Spring Conference on 18th April (you have until 7th April to enter) - this is open to all care providers!

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WMCA endorsed training provider blog feature

WMCA have partnered with Blue Stream Academy who  offer a 'one stop shop' for all your training and compliance needs.


Find out more about Blue Stream Academy on their blog below....

     

Healthcare Student Placement Programme Engagement Event - Black Country Social Care Partnership Network 

Thursday 11 April 2024

2-3pm Online


This is an online event where you can learn about supporting healthcare student education and placements in care homes.

     

Employment Law Changes - Advice Line

With multiple employment law changes set for 2024, staying ahead of these changes is crucial and they’re just around the corner! As a business owner, you need to make sure you have the right policies and processes in place.


Thankfully, our partner, Citation can help with their FREE advice line.

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Unpacking the EHCH Framework; Exploring Falls Best Practice - Webinar

Tuesday 26 March 2024

12-1pm Online


Join key stakeholders from NHS England, Cambs & Peterborough ICB, FinCH, and Oxleas PCN, to learn more about the Enhanced Health in Care Homes framework and explore how to implement best practices in falls prevention and response.

EHCH scoping interest in webinars and/or Quick Guides

The EHCH national team are keen to know if a series of webinars and/or quick guides on topics related to EHCH would be beneficial for people who commission and deliver the service across health and social care.


Would you mind taking 2 minutes to complete this form?


It would be great if you can submit your response by 8 April 2024 . Thank you!

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WMCA News & Updates


For all the latest news and updates relevant to the social care sector, check out the "News and Info" section of our website.

Latest information from:-

  • CQC
  • Dept of Health & Social Care
  • National Care Assoc
  • Skills for Care
  • and many more

     
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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

26 March 2024

10-11am

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WMCA International Recruitment Buddying Scheme Webinar


27 March 2024

11.30am-12.30pm

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

28 March 2024

2-3pm

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

2 April 2024

10-11am

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Digital Surgery

3 April 2024

10-11am

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WMCA International Recruitment Buddying Scheme Webinar

3 April 2024

11:30am - 12:30pm

     

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