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This week...

  • Summer CPD Conference - 4th July - CQC Quality Statement "Is Your Care Service Caring?" - book your place now!
  • Pimp my Zimmer Competition - you could win a luxury hamper.
  • National Carers Week - 10th-14th June 2024
  • Excellence in Care Awards 2024 - nominate your amazing staff for a chance to win £500 cash!
  • Marking the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings - 6th June
  • Specialist health and social care lawyers Ridouts, join HCR Law

  • HCR Law Legal Update Webinar for WMCA Members

  • WMCA News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars & Training

     
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Places are limited and we anticipate a full house. So don't delay to register your place using the link below.

Registered Managers, Deputies & Seniors CPD Conference

4th July 2024

9:30am - 3:00pm

Portway Lifestyle Centre


This FREE Conference will be based on the theme of  CQC Quality Statement- 'Is your Care Service Caring?


It is an opportunity for leadership teams to learn from other colleagues and to share good practice.


The event is open to all Registered Managers, Deputy Managers and Senior Carers across the Midlands.

     

Pimp my Zimmer Competition

Our ever popular Pimp my Zimmer Competition is back!


Zimmer Frames are a part of life for many older people but sometimes - particularly if they have dementia - they don't like using them as they cannot associate with them.


Research has shown that you can encourage your residents and service users to use their Zimmer Frame by decorating them with items or a theme that means something to them.


We have received some amazing entries already and, as always, are amazed at the imagination and creativity that goes into these.


You have until 23rd June to submit your entry and the winner will be announced at our Summer Conference on 4th July (details above) and will receive a luxury hamper.


Good luck!

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Click below to find out more, as well as gain access to event details and activity resources. 

National Carers Week

10th-14th June 2024

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.  


It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.


This year the   theme is 'Putting Carers on the Map'   highlighting the invaluable contributions of carers across the UK and ensuring their voices are heard loud and clear.  

     

Excellence in Care Awards 2024

Friday 25th October 2024

6.30-11pm

The Copthorne Hotel, Merry Hill



We are receiving some amazing nominations for the Excellence in Care Awards.


Do you know someone who excels in their role within your workplace  and consistently provides a high standard of care/support for service users and colleagues? Then why not  nominate them for an Excellence in Care Award . Click opposite and complete the nomination form -  don't forget to let us know why they're so great and why you think they should receive an award.

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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!

     

Marking the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings on 6th June

Today (6th June), the UK will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings on 6 June 1944 with a series of major commemorations and events across the UK and in France.


Many residents living in care homes across the country will have lived through this poignant period, making their own sacrifices; whether they had family members serving, or if they themselves served in the Armed Forces or as part of the Home Front.


The Royal British Legion have   created   resources  to help their members and supporters commemorate D-Day 80 and other battles of 1944. They want people to make meaningful connections and celebrate the legacy of the whole D-Day generation.

     

Specialist health and social care lawyers Ridouts, join HCR Law

Specialist lawyers Ridouts have joined top 60 UK law firm HCR Law's healthcare  team .


The Ridouts team act for care homes, GP practices, children’s homes, dental practices, domiciliary and home care agencies, supported and independent living services and both private and NHS hospitals. Their services include advice on safeguarding, commissioning contracts, handling regulator prosecutions, and more.

HCR Law Legal Update Webinar for WMCA Members

12th June 2024

1.30-2.30pm


This legal update webinar is for WMCA members ONLY.


Our law firm partners, HCR Law will be sharing legal updates from the sector with WMCA members.


They will also be open to taking any legal questions from members.

     

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

11 June 2024

10-11am

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Republishing the DSPT

12 June 2024

10-11am

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IHSCM Deputies Effectively Leading Teams Training Series (second of 4 modules)


12 June 2024

1.30-2.30pm

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HCR Law - Legal Update Webinar for WMCA Members

12 June 2024

1.30-2.30pm

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LIVE International Recruitment Webinar

Managing and retaining overseas staff (session 2)

13 June 2024

10-11.5am
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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

13 June 2024

2-3pm

     

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