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  • New Immigration Laws Webinar - 17 January 2024
  • WMCA - New Partnership with Grey Matter Learning
  • WMCA - Registered Managers Conference - January 2024
  • 50% Reduction in Falls thanks to Tai Chi classes at a Black Country Care Home
  • NHS England: Enhanced Health in Care Homes Framework
  • Citation: Top Five Ways to Tackle the Care Industry's Mental Health and Wellbeing Crisis
  • CQC Launch New WhatsApp Channel
  • NCF: Restrictions to International Recruitment
  • WMCA News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars & Training

     

How Will the New Immigration Rules Affect Adult Social Care?

Wednesday 17 January 2024

1.30-2.30pm (on Zoom)


With the government recently announcing   new immigration rules, Rick Canavan, UK Director at WMCA international recruitment partner,  

BA Healthcare, presents to attendees what impact this will now have on their workforce.

     

WMCA: New Partnership with Grey Matter Learning

WMCA are pleased to announce that we have partnered with a new training provider -   Grey Matter Learning.


As a member you can benefit from discounted rates on over 130 online health & social care courses .

 
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Numbers are limited and places are already being booked up so don't delay - book today!

Registered Managers Conference

Thursday 25 January 2024

9.30am-3pm

Portway Lifestyle Centre, Oldbury


This Conference will focus on the theme of  CQC KLOE- 'Is your Care Service Safe? ' and we have a number of amazing speakers & exhibitors confirmed already.


It is also an excellent  opportunity for leadership teams to network, learn from other colleagues and to share good practice.


The Conference is open to all Registered Managers, Deputy Managers and Senior Carers across the Midlands.

     
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50% Reduction in Falls thanks to Tai Chi classes at a Black Country Care Home

Oriel Care Home in Stourbridge has transformed residents' mobility and safety with the introduction of Tai Chi classes.


Since the classes began in May, staff  have recorded an incredible 50% reduction in falls  as well as improvements in people's confidence and sense of wellbeing.


Find out more here .

     

NHS England: Enhanced Health in Care Homes Framework

NHS England has published a revised version of the updated framework.


Click here to read more.

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Citation: Top Five Way to Tackle the Care Industry's Mental Health and Wellbeing Crisis

Our Partner, Citation, have put together an informative guide on how employers can improve employee wellbeing with their top five ways to tackle the care industry's mental health and wellbeing crisis.

     

CQC Launch New WhatsApp Channel

CQC have launched a new WhatsApp Channel where they will be sharing the latest updates on their new regulatory approach. 


Find out more and how you can subscribe.

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Restrictions to International Recruitment

Click here for the NCF's response to the Government's recent announcement about international recruitment.


You can find out how these changes will affect you in our webinar detailed below.

     


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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Data Protection in General for Home Care Providers

19 December 2023

10-11am (Virtual)

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Digital Surgery



20 December 2023

10-11am (Virtual)

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Data Protection in General Care Homes

21 December 2023

2-3pm (Virtual)

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Completing the Data Security and Protection Toolkit





28 December 2023

2-3pm (Virtual)



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How Will the New Immigration Rules Affect Adult Social Care?

Care Provider Live Webinar



17th January 2024

1:30pm - 2:30pm

On Zoom

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Reg Managers, Deputies & Seniors CPD Conference

 

CQC KLOE- 'Is your Care Service Safe?'

25 January 2024

9.30am-3pm

Portway Lifestyle Centre, Oldbury

     

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