December 21, 2023
Merry Christmas to all our Members
 
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This week...

  • WMCA - review of the year and looking ahead to 2024
  • Seasonal Decorations Competition - Winner!
  • Registered Managers Conference - 25 January 2024 - limited spaces!
  • HSE Enforcements - free guide from Citation
  • WMCA News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars & Training

     
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WMCA Christmas Office Hours

  • Christmas Day Closed
  • Boxing Day Closed
  • Weds 27 Dec open 10am-2pm
  • Thurs 28 Dec open 10am-2pm
  • Fri 29 Dec open 10am-2pm
  • Mon 1 Jan Closed

    Normal working hours will resume from Tuesday 2nd January.

    • WMCA Review of the Year and Looking Ahead to 2024

    It has been a highly productive and successful 2023, where our membership numbers at the Association have continued to increase to nearly 600.


    This continued expansion of our membership allows us to continue to support and represent our members as the voice of the care industry. Please click below to read our review of the past year and our plans going forward as we look ahead to 2024.

    We hope you are looking forward to the festive break and wish you a new year that will continue to be successful and prosperous as members of the WMCA.


         

    Seasonal Decorations Competition

    Winner Announced!

    We had some amazing entries for our Seasonal Decorations Competition and it was a hard job picking a winner. 


    However, after careful consideration, Asprey Court in Sutton Coldfield (part of the Restful Homes group) was selected as this year's winners.

    As winners, they were presented with a luxury Festive Hamper.

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    You can see pictures and videos of their winning entry by clicking below.

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    Huge congratulations to Asprey Court!

     
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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.

         

    Health and Safety Enforcements - what to look out for

    Did you know the fine you must pay to the HSE for an inspector to advise what needs putting right is currently at £166 per hour? 


    Save money and avoid expensive fines from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) with a FREE guide from the experts at Citation.

         

    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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    Completing the Data Security and Protection Toolkit

    28 December 2023

    2-3pm (Virtual)

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    Data Protection in General for Home Care Providers

    2 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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    How Will the New Immigration Rules Affect Adult Social Care?





    17 January 2024

    1.30-2.30pm

    (On Zoom)


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    Reg Managers, Deputies & Seniors CPD Conference

     

    CQC KLOE- 'Is your Care Service Safe?'


    25 January 2024

    9:30am-3:00pm

    Portway Lifestyle Centre  

         

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