Excellence in Care Awards 2024

ONLY 1 week left to nominate!

Friday 25th October 2024

6.30-11pm

The Copthorne Hotel, Merry Hill

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

You can find out more and read feedback from the event by clicking below.

Feedback on Successful Summer CPD Conference - "Is your Care Service Caring?"

We hosted our third Registered Managers, Deputies & Seniors CPD Conference on 4 ^th  July. This time we focused on the  CQC Quality Statement ‘Caring’ .

Approximately 100 people attended this event, to learn how they could ensure their care service is delivering this part of the CQC singular assessment framework.

We were delighted to introduce some amazing speakers as well as a number of excellent exhibitors.

WMCA Autumn Providers Conference: West Midlands Cyber Summit

Thursday 3rd October 2024

This is a fantastic opportunity to network and make new contacts, while learning about useful resources available from our exhibitors to support the running of your business.

Residents at Woodlands Quaker Home

Winner of Pimp my Zimmer Competition 2024

Huge congratulations to Woodlands Quaker Home in Wolverhampton as the worthy winner of our ever popular Pimp my Zimmer Competition. 

Beverley Price, Registered Manager, said all the zimmer frames " were decorated as part of [the residents'] morning activities and each one represented the jobs and the lives of the people who have made them."

There was an amazing array of decorated frames including a submarine and a tank for residents who had served in the Armed Forces. There was even one representing Crufts made by a resident who was formerly a judge at the show and had also written a book about dog training.

Beverley was delighted to receive their prize of a luxury hamper containing lots of goodies for both staff and residents.

IHSCM Leadership Training Workshop

Wednesday 18th September 2024

10am-4pm

Portway Lifestyle Centre

We are delighted to announce that we have secured in-person leadership training with the IHSCM that is specifically for deputy managers and/or aspiring leaders within social care .

This training is:

FREE for IHSCM members

£12 inc VAT for non IHSCM members

FREE for WMCA members

Care Provider Alliance ready to work with Labour for fair pay and social care reform

The  Care Provider Alliance  issued a statement on 5th July 2024 congratulating Labour on their General Election victory and stating that they " are ready to work with Labour for fair pay and social care reform ."

Citation: Top 11 Takeaways from Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay

With the election bringing us a new Labour government, we’re expecting many changes to workers’ rights in the UK. With  over 30 key employment law reforms proposed and a new Employment Bill to be introduced within their first 100 days in government, their agenda is the biggest upgrade to employment rights for a generation.

With these changes soon to arrive, it’s never been more important to understand your responsibilities as an employer. That’s where, our Partner, Citation comes in. Their Director of Employment Law, Gillian McAteer, has analysed their proposed changes and summarised the top 11 takeaways into a handy free guide.

React To - Free training for Care Homes

React To is a series of training resources specifically designed for care home staff and other healthcare providers.

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

The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

16 July 2024

10-11am

The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

23 July 2024

10-11am

25 July 2024

2-3pm

1 August 2024

2-3pm