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Good Friday - 29/3/24 - office closed

Bank Holiday Monday - 1/4/24 - office closed


We will return to normal working hours from Tuesday 2/4/24

     

This week...

  • New WMCA Monthly Events Bulletin
  • Tools for Running a Successful Care Business Workshop - 9 May 2024
  • International Recruitment Hub - Partnership Projects
  • Registered Managers Network - Feedback from Successful Relaunch Events in February & March 2024
  • Easter/Spring Decorations Competition - only one week left to enter!
  • Citation - Information about new Carer's Leave Act and  Top 5 areas to watch out for in your next inspection – and how to avoid them
  • Skills for Care: Online Inspection Toolkit
  • WMCA News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars & Training

     
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New WMCA Monthly Events Bulletin

As we have a number of exciting events planned over the next few months, we felt it was important to keep them in one place for ease of access for all providers.. Therefore, we will be sending out a separate monthly Events Bulletin with details of events for the upcoming month.


This Bulletin will be emailed to you on the last Tuesday of each month with details of events for the upcoming month.


You should have received the first Bulletin earlier this week with details of April's Events.

     

Tools for Running a Successful Care Business Workshop

Thursday 9 May 2024

9.30am-12.15pm

Microsoft Teams



This event is an opportunity for new and current care business owners to discover useful tools to run their care business effectively and to learn about next steps.


To see the agenda and book your place, click on the link opposite.

     

International Recruitment Hub - Partnership Projects

We are delighted to let you know the WME & WM ADASS International Recruitment Hub has been redesigned slightly and now includes a map, with information about some of the local projects.

     
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Registered Managers Network - Successful Relaunch Events in Feb/Mar 2024

In February and March, we relaunched our Registered Managers Events in collaboration with Skills for Care. These events took place in Wolverhampton, Hereford and Worcester and were a huge success with over 100 Registered Managers, Deputies and Seniors in attendance. 


The aim of the relaunch was to find out what providers want from these events going forward and some great ideas were shared over a networking lunch.

     

Only just over 1 week left to enter our Easter/Spring Decorations Competition - the winner will receive a luxury hamper!

Create an Easter/Spring decoration with your service users and enter into our Easter/Spring Seasonal Decorations competition!


Ideas can be:-

  • Pictures of your businesses Spring garden
  • Easter decorations
  • Spring flower bouquets
  • And much, much more!

Winner announced at our Spring Conference on 18th April (you have until 7th April to enter) - this is open to all care providers!

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New Carer's Leave Act and more!

With the new Carer’s Leave Act on the way, and changes to existing leave types like Paternity underway, it’s crucial to understand the importance of accommodating various types of leave. This understanding is essential for supporting employees, maintaining a positive work environment and of course meeting their legal requirements.


Find out how our partner, Citation, can help support you through these changes by clicking on the link opposite.

Top 5 areas to watch out for in your next inspection – and how to avoid them

With the CQC’s framework changes being rolled out across the country, making sure you’re able to meet the expected standards of great care has probably been on your mind. 


Our Partner, Citation, have analysed dozens of CQC reports from last year to outline which areas care providers repeatedly fell down and how to avoid doing the same so you can achieve outstanding in your next inspection.

     

Skills for Care: Online Inspection Toolkit

The CQC are changing the inspections with the Single Assessment Framework.


Skills for Care are championing Registered Managers  with their " Go Online: Inspection toolkit " offering recommendations, practical examples, advice and resources to support your CQC assessments.


     

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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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

2 April 2024

10-11am

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Digital Surgery


3 April 2024

10-11am

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WMCA International Recruitment Scheme Buddying Webinar

3 April 2024

11.30am-12-30pm

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

4 April 2024

2-3pm

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

9 April 2024

10-11am

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WMCA International Recruitment Buddying Scheme Webinar

10 April 2024

11:30am - 12:30pm

     

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