13 June 2024
Excellence in Care Awards 2024 - don't forget to nominate your amazing Office Staff too!
 
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This week...


  • Excellence in Care Awards 2024 - don't forget your amazing Office Staff - nominate them for a chance to win £500 cash!
  • Summer CPD Conference - 4th July - CQC Quality Statement "Is Your Care Service Caring?" - book your place now!
  • Herefordshire Registered Managers Network Event - 18th June - last chance to book your place.
  • Pimp my Zimmer Competition - last chance to enter and you could win a luxury hamper.
  • Embracing Diversity - Enriching Care: Blog by Globility Coaching
  • Citation: FREE Guide to Improving Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
  • Citation: keeping up to date with Employment Law Changes
  • WMCA News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars & Training

     

Excellence in Care Awards 2024

Don't forget your amazing Office Staff!

Friday 25th October 2024

6.30-11pm

The Copthorne Hotel, Merry Hill



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


There are many "behind the scenes" roles within social care and our Care Awards are open to all "Office Staff" too . This could include front of house staff, admin, accounts, etc.


Do you know someone within your workplace  who provides  excellent client facing services that supports the reputation and performance of the business?


Then why not  nominate them for an Excellence in Care Award in our "Office Staff" 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 -  don't forget to let us know why they're so great and why you think they should receive an award.

     

Herefordshire Registered Managers Network Meeting

Last chance to book!


18th June 2024

11:00am - 2:00pm

Shell Store,

Canary Drive,

Skylon Park,

Hereford  HR2 6SR


This event is an opportunity for leadership teams to learn from other colleagues, share good practice and discuss any ongoing issues.


A CQC representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions around:

  • New assessment framework
  • The new portal

It is open to all Registered Managers and Deputy Managers across Herefordshire.


Click below to view the agenda and book your place.

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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

Last chance to enter!

We are receiving some incredible entries in our ever popular "Pimp my Zimmer" competition.


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 read Marina's informative Blog and book your place at our Summer CPD Conference.

Embracing Diversity - Enriching Care: Blog by Globility Coaching

Our upcoming  Summer CPD Conference  on the 4th July will be focusing on the theme of  CQC Quality Statement- 'Is your Care Service Caring?


Our keynote speaker at this event is  Marina Ibrahim, Founder of  Globility Coaching .


She will be presenting on " Embracing Diversity, Enriching Care: Leading Inclusivity in Multicultural Settings ," where we will delve into the essential role of cultural diversity and inclusive leadership in today’s care environments. 


We are delighted that she will be presenting at our Summer Conference. Ahead of the event, she has put together a Blog outlining  

How Cultural Agility can Transform your Care Service.

     

FREE Guide to Improving Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Want to know why EDI is so important and how proactive measures can improve the workplace? Why not take a look at the FREE Guide from our Partner, Citation, ' Improving equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace ’ and read the latest information from Citation’s experts.

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FREE Webinar:-

Thursday 20th June

11am-12pm


Stay up to date with Employment Law changes

Compliance is vital to the success of a business. But the only way to stay compliant is to stay up to date. With 2024 being the year of employment law changes, understanding your new obligations as an employer is crucial. To help you stay one step ahead join our Partner, Citation’s webinar ‘ Employment law changes- new rules for employers ’ to get an exclusive overview of everything that’s changed so far this year and what’s still yet to come.

     

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

18 June 2024

10-11am

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Herefordshire Registered Managers Network Event

18 June 2024

11am-2pm

Shell Store,

Canary Drive,

Skylon Park,

Hereford  HR2 6SR

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Republishing the DSPT


19 June 2024

10-11am

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

19 June 2024

1.30-2.30pm

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LIVE International Recruitment Webinar

Managing unconscious bias in international recruitment (session 2)

20 June 2024

10-11.15am

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

20 June 2024

2-3pm

     

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