November 9, 2023
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This week...

  • WMCA - DBS International Recruitment Fund
  • Proud to Care - Advertise your vacancies FREE!
  • Registered Managers Network Events
  • Improving Safety in Care Homes Virtual CPD Conference
  • IHCSM - Wellbeing Festival
  • CQC - Winter Pressures - Latest Update
  • Citation: ISO 9001 - How you can Benefit
  • WMCA News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars & Training

     

WMCA DBS International Recruitment Fund

As our 20th birthday celebrations continue, we are pleased to announce that the West Midlands Care Association has been successful in a funding bid from the DHSC International Recruitment Fund that will allow us to offer free DBS for new international recruits who have arrived in the UK within the last 6 months .


Starting from the 1 st November 2023 any new DBS searches for international recruits that are put on our DBS system and that meet the relevant criteria will be free of charge.


You can find out more and check eligibility by clicking on the link opposite.

     

Got vacancies to fill? Advertise for FREE on the Proud to Care website

Our next Proud 2 Care Careers Roadshow will take place on Thursday 23 November in Solihull .


As members of the WMCA, you can advertise your care vacancies for FREE on the Proud to Care website.


Click on the button below to upload your vacancy.



     
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Worcestershire RMN

29 November

2-3.30pm

Herefordshire RMN

6 December

2-3.30pm

Registered Managers Network Events

Our next round of Registered Manager Network Events will be taking place virtually.


These meetings are run in collaboration with Skills for Care and are an opportunity for Registered Managers to learn from other colleagues and to share good practice.


They are open to all Registered Managers within Herefordshire and Worcestershire.


You can register your place by clicking on the relevant link.




Black Country RMN

13 December

1-2.30pm

     

Improving Safety in Care Homes

Our partner, Harrison Clark Rickerbys Solicitors and Care Home Conferences UK are organising a Virtual CPD Conference on Wednesday 6th December where you can hear practical examples of Care, Safety & Quality Improvement in Care Homes.


Find out more and book your place here .

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Wellbeing Festival

Workforce wellbeing is a massively important topic across health and social care. Of even greater importance is our individual wellbeing. This festival is an opportunity to explore skills, best practice solutions, and resources for individual and team wellbeing. Take part in live relaxation sessions, create a toolkit of resources, and find out more about what organisations are doing to improve the wellbeing of their workforce.


     

CQC - Winter Pressures

Winter is  always a challenging time for health and social care.


Read CQC's latest update on planning for winter pressures .

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ISO 9001: How you can benefit

When you’re aiming for growth but want to save costs in the process, ISO 9001 is a game-changer for businesses. ISO 9001 is the world’s most recognised quality management system Standard and for good reason.


Click here to find out how our partner, Citation, can help you benefit.

     

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 for Home Care Providers




14 November 2023

10-11am (Virtual)

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Review and republish Data Security and Protection Toolkit for Social Care

14 November 2023

3-4pm (Virtual)

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Digital Surgery






15 November 2023

10-11am (Virtual)

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Digital Social Care Records Supplier Online Market-place event



15 November 2023

10am-12.30pm

(On Zoom only)

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Data Protection in General for Care Homes





16 November 2023

2-3pm (Virtual)


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What to Check for in your Technology Contracts ( for social care providers)

22 November 2023
2-3.30pm
(On Zoom only)

     

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West Midlands Care Association  enquiries@wmca.care  01384 943000

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