December 28, 2023
Happy New Year to all our Members
 
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This week...

  • Happy New Year from the WMCA
  • Registered Managers Conference - 25 January 2024 - limited spaces!
  • Prepare for the year ahead with Citation
  • Go Green and Get Seen with ISO 14001 - Citation
  • PCS - partners with "nooa" to improve care home communication
  • WMCA News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars & Training

     
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The West Midlands Care Association wish all of our members a very happy, successful and prosperous New Year.

Read our review of 2023 and our plans to support our members for 2024.

 
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Limited spaces available - book now to secure your place.

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.

     

Citation: Prepare for the Year Ahead - December Advice Line

Ready for a year of unprecedented employment law change?


As members, you can benefit from Citation's FREE HR advice line.



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Go Green and Get Seen with ISO 14001

Apart from being the globally recognised standard promoting environmental sustainability and responsible business practices, companies that adopt ISO 14001 often experience improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced reputation.

     
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Person Centred Software partner with "nooa"

Person Centred Software have partnered with "nooa" to provide an all-in-one solution for messaging and care home communications.


Find out more here .

     

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

2 January 2024

10-11am (Virtual)

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Digital Surgery



3 January 2024

10-11am (Virtual)

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Data Protection in General for Care Homes

4 January 2024

2-3pm (Virtual)

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Data Protection in General for Home Care Providers



9 January 2024

10-11am (Virtual)


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Data Protection in General for Care Homes



11 January 2024

2-3pm (Virtual)


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How Will the New Immigration Rules Affect Adult Social Care?


17 January 2024

1.30-2.30pm

(Virtual)

     

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