WMCA Updates

Our upcoming 'How to be Well-Led' CPD Conference for Registered Managers, Deputies & Seniors is FULLY BOOKED!

We have received a huge amount of interest for this event on 6 July and it is now fully booked. Therefore, we are now operating a waiting list with places being offered on a first come, first served basis. Register your interest here .

Data Security and Protection Toolkit: deadline 30 June 2023

All CQC-regulated care providers should complete their Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) for 2022/23 by 30 June. Better Security, Better Care provides free, expert support to help you complete your DSPT for the first time – or to review and republish for 2023.

Details of FREE training webinars can be found on the right hand side of this newsletter.

Careers Fair Success for WMCA Member

We were delighted to receive wonderful feedback from Alastair Tundy of Isabella's Homes after they attended one of our recent Careers Fairs. The event provided them with an excellent platform to connect with some high calibre candidates who are passionate about their careers in care and we were thrilled to hear that they successfully found a suitable match who they believe will make a valuable contribution to the team at Isabella's Homes.

Find out more here .

Government Updates

Government takes action to strengthen local care systems

The government has committed to a number of measures to support integrated care systems in response to two key reports.

Further information can be found here .

FREE Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Scheme extended

The provision of FREE PPE for all health, social care and public sector workers for coronavirus (COVID-19) infection control has been extended until 31 March 2024

For more information about this policy, click here .

There's still time to help CQC understand what good workforce wellbeing looks like

Workforce wellbeing and enablement is one of the quality statements, in CQC's new single assessment framework, sitting under their caring key question.

They want to hear the perspective of providers and professionals working in health and social care, the organisations that represent them; and wider stakeholders on workforce wellbeing.

Share your feedback by 30th June .

Find out more here

FREE Guide to help tackle long-term sickness absence

Long-term sickness is at a record high which is a massive problem for employers. That's why our partners, Citation, have put together a FREE guide to managing long-term sickness absence. To find out more and download your copy, click here .

Learning Disability Week
19-25 June 2023

This year is all about busting myths about living life with a learning disability. Find out how you can show your support .

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Nurses and Clinical Leads Network 

22 June 2023  

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Proud to Care Careers Roadshow in Sandwell

3 July 2023  

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How to reach 'Well-Led' status- Registered Managers, Deputies & Seniors CPD Conference

6 July 2023

9:30am - 3:00pm

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