July 4, 2024
2024 Excellence in Care Awards
 
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  • Excellence in Care Awards - ONLY 2 weeks left to nominate!
  • Every Story Matters campaign
  • DHSC News: Guidance on receiving the new medical certificate of cause of death
  • Black Country ICB info on fully funded Oliver McGowan training
  • FREE International Recruitment Legal & HR Support Extended
  • Citation: An Introduction to Tendering in Care
  • WMCA News & Updates

  • Upcoming Events/Webinars & Training

     

Excellence in Care Awards 2024

ONLY 2 weeks left to nominate!

Friday 25th October 2024

6.30-11pm

The Copthorne Hotel, Merry Hill



The closing date for nominations is fast approaching and we are receiving some amazing nominations for the Excellence in Care Awards.


We are aware of the many different roles and skills it takes to run a social care business. This year, we have a number of categories as follows :-


  • Carer
  • Registered Manager
  • Deputy/Senior/Team Leader
  • Apprentice
  • Activity Co-ordinator
  • Domestic Staff
  • Office Staff
  • Director/Owner


Do you know someone who excels in one or more of the above roles?


Then why not  nominate them for an Excellence in Care Award in the relevant category?

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Each winner receives an engraved trophy and £500 in cash.

 

Anyone who nominates will also be entered into a prize draw for one of 5 x £100 Amazon vouchers!


Click below to complete the nomination form - you only have until 19th July to submit your entries.

     
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Every Story Matters campaign

The West Midlands Care Association is joining with the Care Association Alliance to encourage everyone in the care sector to share their pandemic stories, via the UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s EveryStoryMatters.co.uk campaign.

     

DHSC News: Guidance on receiving the new medical certificate of cause of death

Following the laying of regulations in April (15 April 2024) to reform death certification in England and Wales, the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published guidance for medical practitioners on how to receive the new medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD) which will replace the current certificate.

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Black Country ICB info on fully funded Oliver McGowan training

The Black Country ICB is pleased to confirm that the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is available for free for adult social care colleagues, based in the Black Country!
     

FREE International Recruitment Legal & HR Support Extended

For the past six months, West Midlands Employers and WM-ADASS have worked in partnership with Lester Aldridge Solicitors to offer free Legal and HR support through their helpline and webinars. These are designed to help West Midlands Care Providers and Local Authorities with international recruitment.

 

Originally set to end in June, the helpline will now remain open until September 2024. You can contact the team with any questions.

 

30 minutes FREE Legal & HR Advice until September 2024: 01202 786107

 

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An Introduction to Tendering in Care


Struggling when it comes to tendering for contracts with local authorities?


Click the find out more button now to find support from our HR partners, Citation.


     

Care Planning Paid Research Opportunity.

Researchers from five universities have recently drafted a set of key principles relating to care planning in older adult care homes. They are now inviting members of West Midlands Care Association to review the document.

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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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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

9 July 2024

10-11am

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

11 July 2024

2-3pm

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Homecare


16 July 2024

10-11am

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

18 July 2024

2-3pm


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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Homecare

23 July 2024

10-11am
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The DSPT and Data Protection in General in Care Homes

25 July 2024

2-3pm

     

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