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27 July 2023

This week...

  • Black Country Excellence in Care Awards: Nominations Open!
  • WMCA Membership Benefits: Discounted DBS Rates
  • WMCA Partner Feature: Citation
  • CQC: Quality Statement on Environmental Sustainability
  • WMCA News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars & Training

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Nominations CLOSE on Friday 8th September, so click on the link below for more information.

Black Country Excellence in Care Awards

Nominations Open!


This is an exciting opportunity to recognise the amazing efforts of the adult social care sector across the Black Country.


As there are so many amazing care staff across the area, we want to recognise as many as possible.


Nominate someone for a Care Award and get entered into our prize draw to win one of five £100 Amazon vouchers!


The winner of each Care Award category at the Grand Final on the 27th Octobe r will receive a trophy and £500!




     

WMCA Member Benefits - Discounted DBS Rates

Do you know that our members can receive discounted rates for their DBS applications?


West Midlands Care Association DBS Service is quick and efficient.


The service is available to members and non-members but our discounted member rates are the lowest in the industry, saving you both time and money.


For more information click below.

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Details of all WMCA Partners are listed below. Remember to   quote "West Midlands Care Association" 

WMCA Partner Feature: Citation


When it comes to your care service, think of Citation as a one-stop-shop for everything HR, Employment Law and Health & Safety.


With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, they understand how to support you and the very specific pressures you face.


Click here to find out how Citation can support you with up to date legislation relevant to care services and procedures.



     

CQC: Quality Statement on Environmental Sustainability


Later this year the CQC will be implementing a new regulatory approach. Based on a new   single assessment framework , the framework includes a quality statement on environmental sustainability.


Click here to find out more and how you can share your feedback.


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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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Data Protection in General


1 August 2023

10.00am - 11.00am


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Birmingham and Solihull ICB DISC Drop in Session

2 August 2023

10.00am - 11.00am

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Data Protection in General


3 August 2023

2.00pm - 3.00pm


     

Our Partners

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West Midlands Care Association  enquiries@wmca.care  01384 943000

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