June 23, 2026
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23 June 2026

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🎉 Pimp My Zimmer Shortlisted Finalists

We were blown away by the creativity and imagination in this year’s Pimp My Zimmer competition — it truly gets bigger every year. After much deliberation, we’ve shortlisted our three finalists.

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Church Rose Nursing Home, Birmingham

(Macc Care)

Oaklands Care Home, Dudley

Offmore Residential Home (Care First UK Ltd),

Kidderminster



A huge thank you to everyone who took part; your ideas make a real difference.  Zimmer Frames are essential for many older people, but for those living with dementia they can sometimes feel unfamiliar. Research shows that decorating frames with meaningful themes can encourage confidence and use.


Good luck to our finalists, and thank you to our sponsor,  Grace Cares . The winner will be announced at our Summer Conference on  25th June  with a luxury hamper prize.

     

Last Chance to join our managers conference 

- is your care service safe

25 June 2026. 9.30am - 3.30pm  - Bescot Stadium Walsall


Bookings for our Managers, Deputies and Seniors conference - is your care service safe will close at Midnight tonight


Why not come and spend the day in a nice air conditioned building with us


     

IHSCM In‑Person Training: Conflict Resolution

IHSCM is running two in‑person workshops on Conflict Resolution for managers and leaders who want to build confidence in resolving conflict within teams and across boundaries.

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Both sessions are identical and will be delivered by Susan Jones, Director of Social Care, IHSCM.


📍 Venue: Dudley Canal Trust, Birmingham New Road, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 4SB


Spaces are limited and we expect high demand — don’t miss out.

Wednesday 22nd July 2026

1.00pm - 4.00pm

Thursday 23rd July 2026

10:00am - 1.00pm

     

🔐 Cybersecurity Incident Reporting

Stay Secure, Stay Prepared

If you experience a cyber incident, act fast to protect your data and systems:

Don’t forget:

  • ICO reporting is required within 72 hours for personal data breaches

  • DSPT compliance means all incidents must be logged appropriately

WMCA is your local Better Security Better Car e support team, providing free resources, workshops and one‑to‑one help so CQC‑registered providers can complete the DSPT — see below for how we can support you digitally.

     
   
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Need Help completing the DSPT?

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West Midlands Care Association is your local  Better Security Better Care   support organisation, offering free online resources, workshops and one-to-one support to help CQC registered providers complete the DSPT.


We are also able to offer a free onsite, in-person Digital  Health Check .


Click the buttons for more info.

     

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For all the latest news and updates relevant to the social care sector, check out the "News and Info" section of our website.

     

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