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This week...

  • Excellence in Care Awards 2024 - Nominations now open!
  • Wolverhampton Providers Meeting Relaunch - 22nd May - book now!
  • Legal Update Webinar for WMCA Members - 16th June

  • How to Start a Successful Care Business Workshop Series with Judith Timmins- Compliance Coach

  • DHSC - UK 5yr Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance 2024-2029

  • WM Employers - New Guidance on Tackling Modern Day Slavery

  • Registered Managers, Deputies & Seniors CPD Conference - 4th July - book now!
  • Citation -  Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Social Care Recruitment
  • WMCA News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars & Training

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

 

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

Excellence in Care Awards 2024

Nominations now open

Friday 25th October 2024

6.30-11pm

The Copthorne Hotel, Merry Hill




Do you know someone who excels in their role as a Carer and consistently provides a high standard of care for service users? 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.



     

Wolverhampton Providers  Meeting Relaunch

Wednesday 22nd May

9.30-11.30am

University of Wolverhampton Science Park


Following feedback and requests from our members (particularly those in the Wolverhampton area), we are delighted to announce the relaunch of our Care Provider Meetings. Initially we are rolling this out in Wolverhampton, with a view to running these events in other regions in the future.


All care providers in Wolverhampton are invited to meet to discuss ongoing issues in the area and to share positive stories with colleagues, while accessing fantastic networking opportunities.


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City of Wolverhampton Council commissioners will be present to discuss the new Care Home Specification with providers.


There will also be time for providers to suggest ideas for future meetings.

     

Harrison Clark Rickerbys Legal Update Webinar for WMCA Members

Wednesday 12th June

1.30-2.30pm

via Zoom


This legal update webinar is for WMCA members ONLY.


Our law firm partners, Harrison Clark Rickerbys, will be sharing legal updates from the sector with WMCA members.


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

     

How to Start a Successful Care Business Workshop Series with Judith Timmins - Compliance Coach

Various dates in June

Dudley Canal Trust


This training is delivered by Judith Timmins, who is a Compliance Coach, who offers support to care business to run successfully and meet CQC compliance.


These workshops are aimed at new care businesses and people looking to open a care business, but any care business is welcome to attend.


There are 3 modules to this training series and it is strongly reccomended that you book on to all 3 to develop an understanding of how to 'Start a Successful Care Business'.


A fee applies to these Workshops.

     

UK 5yr Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance 2024-2029

A new plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a global issue that makes infections difficult or impossible to treat, has been launched today.

 

The National Action Plan will commit the UK to reducing its use of antimicrobials – such as antibiotics, antifungals and antivirals – in humans and animals, strengthen surveillance of drug resistant infections before they emerge and incentivise industry to develop the next generation of treatments.

     

New Guidance on Tackling Modern Day Slavery

West Midlands Employers have published a new guide, in partnership with WM-ADASS, for care providers across the West Midlands: ‘ Modern Day slavery: Ensuring Compliance with Overseas workers Employment Rights and Safety.’

 

With a belief prevention is better than cure, this guide provides information on what Modern Day Slavery is, a little about the legislation itself and how to spot the signs of Modern Day Slavery. 

     
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Spaces 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.

     

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Social Care Recruitment

Everyone on your team can make valuable, unique contributions, so it’s important you’re striving to create an inclusive environment for a diverse workforce. It can be tricky to know exactly what steps to take, so the experts at Citation have put together an informative Blog containing their top tips to start pro-actively managing equality and diversity in your care service, as well as some of the business benefits of creating a diverse workforce.

     

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

14 May 2024

10-11am

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Republishing the DSPT and Data Protection in General


15 May 2024

10-11am

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

16 May 2024

2-3pm

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

21 May 2024

10-11am

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LIVE International Recruitment Webinar

Sponsorship management focus (covering the SMS & right to work  (session 2)

23 May 2024

10-11.15am
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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

23 May 2024

2-3pm

     

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