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August 5, 2025

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5 August 2025

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The awards nomination window has now closed

A big thank you to everyone who nominated someone, we've had over 200 nominations this year - a new record.

The judging has started and the shortlisted finalists will be informed before the end of this month, at which time you will be able to buy tickets for the garnd final on the 24 October 2025

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Helping WMCA Members stay cyber secure

We’re excited to welcome Citation Cyber as a new WMCA partner.

Care providers are increasingly targeted by cyber attacks – from phishing emails to ransomware. That’s why Citation Cyber is here to help you protect your data, your systems, and the people you care for.

They offer expert-led, jargon-free support, tailored to the care sector. Services include:

Staff training (NCSC & CPD certified)
Phishing simulations
Penetration testing
Cyber Essentials certification
GDPR and DSPT compliance support

Everything’s delivered via an easy-to-use platform, with support from UK-based professionals.

And don’t forget, as a WMCA member you get preferential rates. Want to know more? Get in touch and quote ‘WMCAMEMBER ‘to access your preferential rates.

More Info

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Thursday 7th August 2025

10.30am - 2.00pm

Online

Care Sector Resilience: A Free Day of Expert Webinars Join us for a focused day of free, expert-led webinars designed to help care providers strengthen their services and plan for long-term success.

The event will cover four key topics tailored to the needs of the care sector: Business Planning · Artificial Intelligence · Finance · Sustainability

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Verbal Intervention Training

(train the trainer)

Thursday 25th September

9:30am - 4:30pm

Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust,

501 Birmingham New Road

Dudley, West Midlands DY1 4SB

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WMCA Autumn Providers Conference:

Taking your social care business forward in an uncertain world

Thursday 2nd October 2025

9.30am - 3.00pm

Portway Lifestyle Centre
Newbury Lane

Oldbury
B69 1HE

Book Now

Click for a full list of our upcoming events

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International Recruitment Webinar:

Get ready for the Employment Rights Bill (part 2 of 3)

Thursday 21st August 2025

11:00am - 12:15pm

Virtual

This session will focus on the new and upcoming duties to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, including responsibilities around third-party harassment. You'll also receive practical guidance on how to prepare for these changes and ensure compliance with the new legislation.

Book Now

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Explore Verbal Intervention ™ – Free Tips Included

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Confidently Manage Challenging Situations

The cost of doing nothing? Rising stress, missed opportunities and preventable incidents.

That’s why CPI and WMCA have partnered to offer high-quality, affordable training that gives teams the tools to feel confident, supported and prepared.

CPI’s Verbal Intervention ™ programme provides professionals with a practical, evidence-based framework to prevent, de-escalate and respond to behaviour safely. It develops internal champions who embed consistent, person-centred approaches across their organisations.

Because with the right support, teams respond with confidence, not fear. This helps reduce conflict, build trust and improve outcomes for everyone involved.

Learn more and register your place today:
Registration details

Book your place

Free Resource
We’ve also compiled our top ten tips for de-escalation, a handy resource to support your team right away:

Download the De-Escalation Tips

Let’s work together to build a culture of safety, confidence and respect, because doing nothing can cost more than you think.

FREE Resource

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

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Windows 10 approaching end of life

act now to stay secure!

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Need Help completing the DSPT?

West Midlands Care Association is your local Better Security Better Care support organisation, and offers a raft of online resources, workshops and one to one support to help you complete the DSPT, all of which is FREE to CQC registered providers. Click the button for more info