January 18, 2024
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This week...

  • Proud to Care Careers Roadshow - advertise your vacancies & Exhibit for FREE
  • DHSC Update on Visiting Regulations
  • Better Hiring Institute Events for social care update
  • Dignity Action Day event from the the National Dignity Council
  • Enhance your mental health strategy with Citation's FREE guide
  • Ever thought about hiring an Apprentice?
  • WMCA News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars & Training

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).

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DHSC: Update on Visiting Regulations

The Director of Adult Social Care Delivery, Claire Armstrong, wrote a letter to care providers on 10th January to speak with you regarding the introduction of visiting as a new CQC fundamental standard


Find out more.

Better Hiring Institute Events for Social Care Update


The Better Hiring Institute exists to transform the UK labour market by bringing in a revolution in the way the UK hires staff. This supports the UK Government's aspiration for a modern and agile labour market built on strong foundations.


They have a series of events lined up to support the social care workforce (click on the button to find out more)

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Dignity Action Day event from the the National Dignity Council

Thursday 1st February

1:00pm - 3:30pm

ONLINE


This is the first in a year of events where NDC are focusing on MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE.


Find out more here

Enhance your mental health strategy with Citation's FREE guide

Mental health plays an important role in the wellbeing of your team and your business.


So why not find out more and access your FREE guide here

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Ever thought about hiring an Apprentice?

West Midlands Combined Authority' Thrive at Work are hosting a 30-minute session during National Apprenticeship Week (5th - 11th February), informing you on how to source, fund, and work with your apprentice to develop a workforce with future ready skills.


Book your FREE place here

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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Digital Surgery

24 January 2024

10-11am (Virtual)

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Registered Managers, Deputies & Senior CPD Conference:


Is Your Care Service Safe?

25 January 2024

9:30am - 3:00pm

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Caldicott Guardians - What do Social Care Providers need to know?

25 January 2024

2:00pm - 3:00pm (Virtual)

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DSPT Workshop- Review and Republish Data Security and Protection Toolkit for Social Care

30 January 2024

3:00pm - 4:00pm (Virtual)

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Digital Surgery

31 January 2024

10:00am - 11:00am (Virtual)

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Digital Surgery


7 February 2024

10:00am - 11:00am (Virtual)

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