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This week...

  • Last chance to book onto our Spring Conference Event - 18th April
  • Guidance on the Workforce Development Fund (WDF) and its replacement
  • WM Social Care International Recruitment Legal Webinar
  • CQC: Guidance on visiting in care homes, hospitals and hospices
  • Benefits of Digital Social Care Records (DSCR)
  • WhichNVQ - Digitalisation of Care - GDPR course
  • WhichNVQ - New Employee Payment Incentives
  • Citation: Stress in Care
  • Citation: Flexible Working Changes
  • WMCA News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars & Training

     
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If you have booked but can no longer attend, please let us know by email to enquiries@wmca.care , so that we can release your place if necessary.

WMCA Spring Conference

Last Chance to book your place!

Thursday 18 April 2024

9.30am-3pm

Molineaux Stadium, Wolverhampton


We are looking forward to hosting our Spring Conference next week in Wolverhampton. 


We have a wide range of speakers and exhibitors attending as well as an opportunity for you to network with other care providers.


There are only a limited number of spaces still available , after which time we will be operating a waiting list. For further details and to book, please click below.

     

Guidance on the Workforce Development Fund (WDF) and its replacement

We have been informed by Skills For Care that the Workforce Development Fund (WDF) will not be continuing in its current form beyond the 2023/24 funding year.


This week, the Government launched the new Adult Social Care Training and Development Fund which is the replacement for the WDF.


To find out how these changes affect you and future claims, click on the link below.

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International Recruitment Legal Webinars

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We are pleased to let you know WM-ADASS and WMEmployers will be holding a series of FREE live legal webinars.


The next one will be about " Managing unconscious bias in international recruitment "

It will take place virtually on:-


25th April 2024 at 10-11.15am


For more information and to book, please click below.

     

CQC: Latest Guidance on Visiting in Care Homes, Hospices and Hospitals

Following consultation earlier this year, CQC have now  published final guidance  to help providers understand and meet the new fundamental standard on visiti ng and accompanying in care homes, hospitals, and hospices.


The guidance also sets out what people using health and social care services and their families, friends or advocates can expect.

     

Benefits of Digital Social Care Records

You're probably aware that the UK government is urging care providers to adopt a Digital Social Care Record (DSCR) system by 2024. But what advantages come with implementing a DSCR system, and how can you obtain the necessary funding?  


Our partners, Person Centred Software (PCS) have put together an informative Blog explaining everything you need to know.

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Digitalisation of Care - GDPR course

The Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS expect the care sector to be digitalised by 60% by 2023 and 80% by 2024. NHS want care providers to be able to access their systems and vice versa, but it’s part of a larger government agenda to digitalise Health and Social Care

 

All staff and managers must know how to handle information DPA and Cybersecurity.


WhichNVQ are offering a FREE General Data Protection Course.  This short course is designed to help your organisation navigate the introduction of the GDPR and covers all the essential information on how the GDPR affects your business.

WhichNVQ - New Employee Payment Incentives

WhichNVQ are offering your business £20 for every new starter, it's straight forward with no paperwork. This will be for the foreseeable future and steps are easy.

 

At the point of job offer or induction you can send details either as a group or individually. All they require is a name and contact number to confirm their new role which releases the funding and you will receive this on a monthly basis. If staff leave then that money is still yours.

     

Stress Risk Assessments: don't get stressed about stress!

Workplace stress is more common than a lot of people think in the UK –  around 11 million working days are lost per year due to stress, depression and anxiety. This can cause major financial losses, low morale, a decline in productivity, more accidents and make workplace disputes more likely. And in the care industry this can be even worse – with a recent Community Care report finding that 73% of respondents scored highest in the category of emotional exhaustion. 


So how can you fight stress head on? Thankfully, the experts from Citation have put together an informative Blog giving you some top tips, and the lowdown on stress risk assessments.

Citation: Flexible Working Changes are now in force - what you need to know

Do you know about your flexible working responsibilities as an employer?

 

With the recent changes that came into force on 6 April, it's crucial for employers to stay informed about their obligations regarding flexible working arrangements. 


Thankfully, our partner, Citation, have got you covered with their FREE guide to "Flexible Working: your responsibilities" .

     

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

16 April 2024

10-11am

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WMCA International Recruitment Buddying Scheme Webinar


17 April 2024

11.30am-12.30pm

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WMCA Spring Providers Conference

18 April 2024

9.30am-3pm


Molineaux Stadium

Waterloo Rd,

Wolverhampton,

WV1 4QR

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

18 April 2024

2-3pm

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

23 April 2024

10-11am

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WMCA International Recruitment Buddying Scheme Webinar

24 April 2024

11:30am - 12:30pm

     

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