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12 January 2023

WMCA Updates

Save the Date - Our first EVER Midlands virtual Registered Managers Conference!

Thursday 26th January 

10:00am - 2:00pm 

On Zoom


Book your FREE place here 


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PS....have you booked on to your next local Registered Managers Network meeting yet?


We have the following coming up.....


Herefordshire

7th February

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Book now


Worcestershire

9th February 

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Book now

Have you seen our updated blog feature?

As we are sure you're aware, our sector consistently has new updates coming out every day.


So, we thought it was extremely important for you to be 'in-the-know', so you don't miss any important news.


Whether you are waiting for the latest government announcement, want to hear about our latest events and/or would like to hear the latest update from the CQC or the NHS etc and you can't wait for our weekly newsletter, then this updated blog is the place for you!

     

Government Updates

Free PPE to health and social care sector extended

Offer of free personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline health and care staff extended until 31 March 2024.


Find out more here

Up to £250 million to speed up hospital discharge

The NHS will buy thousands of extra beds in care homes and other settings to help discharge more patients to free up hospital beds. 


Click here  for the full press release 

Adult Social Care Winter Statement

On 11th January 2023, Helen Whately MP, Minister of State for Social Care has released the Adult Social Care Winter Statement.


Read more here

Energy Bills Discount Scheme

The Energy Bills Relief Scheme will be replaced by the 'Energy Bills Discount Scheme' from 1 April 2023.


Find out more here

     

Latest on NHS industrial action

On 10th January 2023, Claire Armstrong, Director- Adult Social Care Delivery for the DHSC, has sent out a letter informing colleagues of the latest on the strikes taking place.


Read more here

     

Next WMCA Event:


Virtual Registered Managers Conference


10:00am - 2:00pm

26 January 2023


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Virtual Registered Managers Conference


10:00am - 2:00pm

26 January 2023

     

Digitising Social Care Information and Marketplace event


9:00am - 4:00am

2 February 2023

     

Herefordshire Registered Managers Network


2:00pm - 4:00pm

7 February 2023

     

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