Click below to view the agenda and register your place.

Black Country Registered Managers Network - Relaunch Event

This event is an opportunity for leadership teams to learn from other colleagues and to share good practice, while having the opportunity to investigate various offers throughout the sector from our exhibitors.

All Registered Managers and Deputy Managers across the Black Country are encouraged t o attend, so we can discuss the direction you want the network to go in and much, much more!

Got vacancies to fill?

Exhibit for FREE at our Proud to Care Careers Roadshow or post on our jobs board!

Our next Proud 2 Care Careers Roadshow will take place on Weds 21 February in Solihull.

To book your FREE exhibitor slot click here by Wednesday 7 February . These slots are on a first come, first served basis and go quickly - so don't delay!

And don't forget that, as members with WMCA, you can post your job vacancies for FREE on our Proud 2 Care website. Click on the button below to upload your vacancy (password: WMCA2018).

CQC - Helping you prepare for upcoming changes with the new provider portal

Between now and March 2024 CQC are making changes to the way providers interact with them.

Find out more including how you can prepare for these changes and the action you need to take here .

Government sets out plans to develop the domestic care workforce

On 10th January 2024, the Government outlined plans to improve the career prospects of the domestic care workforce through training, qualifications and a clearer, care career path.

Find out more here .

New holiday entitlement rules

2024 is a year of huge change in employment law, emphasising the importance of keeping up to date on your obligations and staying ahead of what’s on the horizon to protect your business.

On 1st January 2024, laws around holiday entitlement and rolled-up holiday pay for some employees/ workers changed. Click the button opposite to find out how you can stay up to date with these changes.

Wolverhampton Safeguarding Adults 2-day Training Course

Wednesday 31st January 2024 & Wednesday 28th February 2024

Virtual Event via MS Teams

9:30am - 4pm.

There are places available on the Safeguarding Adults 2 day course.

To complete the course and receive a certificate, you will need to attend both sessions.

Find out more and book your place .

Please note that this is not an event run by WMCA.

Find out about all of our other training provider partners and your member benefits by clicking here and scrolling down to " Preferred Training Providers ".

Fully Funded Training Courses

Our training partner, Realise, a national training provider working alongside West Midlands Combined Authority, can provide your setting with the chance to develop your team for FREE and are currently running a number of recognised Health and social care training opportunities in the West Midlands!

Their fully funded courses give your team the chance to progress, grow, and advance their careers.

Realise Training only have a limited budget available so get in touch now, so you don’t miss out!

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

Data Protection in General for Home Care

30 January 2024

10-11am (Virtual)

30 January 2024

3-4pm (Virtual)

Digital Surgery

31 January 2024

10-11am (Virtual)

Data Protection in General for Care Homes

Digital Surgery

7 February 2024

10-11am (Virtual)