WMCA Autumn Care Summit

This conference is an opportunity for Owners and Managers to learn from other colleagues across the West Midlands, share good practice and to develop their skills.

It is also an opportunity for providers to gather useful information from our guest speakers on the day and meet our selected exhibitors too.

To find out more, including details of the agenda for the day, and to book your place, please click on the link.

Sensor Based Falls Prevention Technology Online Marketplace event

26th October 2023

10:00am - 12:30pm (Zoom)

This event is a chance for care providers to find out more about the funding that is on offer from their local ICB and how they apply.

Providers will also have the chance to attend 5 x 15 mins each breakout room webinars with up to 5 SBFPT suppliers and learn what they have to offer.

Funding boost for health and care services this winter

The government is investing £40 million to bolster social care capacity and improve discharge from hospital. Find out more about winter funding here .

COVID-19 variant and IPC update

To support colleagues and people receiving care, the government has brought forward the NHS Autumn/Winter vaccination programme . This is the best way to boost immunity, limit infections and protect each other. Find out more in this letter to care colleagues .

CQC: Regulatory Transformation - Update

During any change journey it is vital to listen and respond to feedback. CQC have been developing their new regulatory approach and planning for rollout. They are inviting invited their colleagues, providers and people who use services, to share their views. Read more here .

Policy Position Statement - Capacity

Click here to read the first of Skills for Care policy position statements relating to capacity within the adult social care sector.

Health & Safety Policy Template

If you have over five employees, you legally need to have a written Health & Safety policy . But that can be easier said than done when you’re running a busy business.

Fortunately,  our Partner Citation's  NEW Health & Safety policy template can help you create your own, best-practice Health & Safety policy quickly and easy to keep your business on the right side of the law.

Download your FREE copy now .

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

Data Protection in General

3 October 2023

10-11am (Virtual)

Digital Surgery

Data Protection in General

5 October 2023

2-3pm (Virtual)

Digital Surgery

11 October 2023

10-11am (Virtual)

The Care Show Birmingham

11-12 October 2023

NEC, Birmingham