May 21, 2026
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📣 Summer Conference – Last Few Places Remaining!

Safety is at the heart of great care, which is why this year’s Summer Conference centres on the CQC KLOE “Safe”.

With separate learning streams for residential and home‑care providers, you’ll find tailored guidance, expert speakers, and practical ideas you can use straight away.

The conference is open to everyone, and WMCA members attend for FREE.

We encourage early booking to secure your place .

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📢 Limited Spaces on our Upcoming In-House Training

Several of our upcoming training courses (listed below) now have very limited availability, and early booking is recommended. Members benefit from reduced rates, helping you make the most of your training budget.


There is still Government funding available through the Learning Development Support Service (LDSS) to support eligible training costs.

Manual Handling - Train the Trainer

2-day course

8-9 July 2026

10.00am - 4.00pm

South & City College Birmingham,

Birmingham B31 2TW

Senior Team Training:

Best Interest Decision Making

17 June 2026

10.00am - 4.00pm

( Online)



Learning Disability & Autism - Tier 1

(Oliver McGowan Training)

24 June 2026

11.00am - 12.00pm (online)



Learning Disability & Autism - Tier 2

30 June 2026

9.30am - 4.30pm

Dudley Canel Trust

Dudley  DY1 4SB

Our in‑house training programme continues to receive 100% positive feedback, reflecting the quality, relevance, and impact of the sessions we deliver for organisations across the sector.


You can find full details of all our courses here .

     

Digital Support

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Please note that the above Digital Risk Workshop series is repeated each month.

     

DSPT Support

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Caldicoat Guardian Learning Network

28 May 2026

12.00pm  - 1.00pm (Online)

This is a recurring network meeting on the fourth Thursday, every other month.  

This session aims to bring together a range of Caldicott Guardians to learn, share and explore the growing role of a Caldicott Guardian.

Completing the Data Security and Protection Toolkit for the first time

9 June 2026

3.00pm  - 4.00pm ( Online)

Review and Republish your DSPT

23 June 2026

3.00pm  - 4.00pm ( Online)

     

International Recruitment

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International Recruitment:

Right to Work: Preparing for change in 2026 and how to stay compliant

28 May 2026

10.00am - 11.15am (online)

     

Skills for Care Workshops & Events 

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Social Care & Independent Sector Faculty Relaunch event

2 June 2026

9.30am - 1.00pm (plus networking lunch)

FREE to Care Providers

Health Education Campus

Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane,  Smethwick  B66 2QT

Registered Managers Meetings ( Worcestershire)

16 June 2026

10:00pm - 1:00pm

The Lawns

33 Main Road

Kempsey,  Worcestershire  WR5 3NF

Preceptorship workshops

Preceptorship workshops start in June and run throughout 2026/27 to support newly registered nurses and nursing associates. Sessions are available for preceptors on supporting new staff, and for preceptorship leads on developing and leading programmes within organisations.

     

IHSCM: Women in Leadership Development Programme:

Creating a Culture of Wellbeing

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24 June 2026

12:00pm - 1.30pm ( Online)

Aimed at  Team managers, wellbeing champions, women leaders, and anyone responsible for supporting staff wellbeing or shaping team culture. 

You can attain 2 HPL Points towards ‘Workforce’ and ‘Leadership Excellence’.

     

Visit the   events section  of our website for the latest updates, as new events are added regularly.

     

Not yet a member with WMCA? 

The Association offers the crucial support Care providers require to deliver sustainable excellence within community, nursing, special needs and residential home settings.

We offer a wide range of services including advice, events, training, recruitment support, stakeholder engagement (local authorities and ICBs) and discounted DBS checks


We work closely with local, regional and national stakeholders to ensure that our members' voice is heard.


In addition, the Association acts as a countersignatory for DBS applications and our CQC registered members benefit from discounted rates .


Find out more about the benefits of membership and how to join by clicking on the link opposite.

     

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