May 18, 2023
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18 May 2023

WMCA Updates

SAVE THE DATES:  Digital Marketplace events

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Come along and meet the assured suppliers for Digital Social Care Records, falls prevention technology suppliers and Other tech.


Also, learn from your local ICB about how you can access 50% match funding!


Herefordshire (NOW VIRTUAL ONLY) 

25th May 

11:00am - 11:30am 

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Black Country

8th June

10:00am - 2:00pm

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BSOL

21st June

10:00am - 2:00pm

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Worcestershire and Herefordshire

13th July

10:00am - 2:00pm

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WMCA member invited to the Royal Garden party and Coronation Procession

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Government Updates

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First and Second dose of COVID 19 Vaccine offer to end 30 June 2023

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Mental Health Awareness week

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Barclays Eagle Labs digital growth grant

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Wolves  Foundation Head 4 Health Taster Sessions, for social care staff, in partnership with Black Country Healthcare

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PCS News updates

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Midlands-wide event for social care nursers 23 May and International nurses day 2023

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Next WMCA Event:


Herefordshire Registered Managers Network meeting


2:00pm - 4:00pm

23 May 2023


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Practical FREE help to support you with your data protection and compliance- 


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Better Security Better Care Webinars

Various Dates
     

Herefordshire Registered Managers Network meeting


2:00pm - 4:00pm

23 May 2023

     

Herefordshire Digitising Social Care Marketplace event


10:00am - 2:00pm

25 May 2023

     

Worcestershire Registered Managers Network


2:00pm - 4:00pm

7 June 2023

     

Member Only Services

Job Vacancies

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DBS

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Are you paying too much for your DBS checks?  


The WMCA DBS service is fast, efficient and cost effective

     

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