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  • Excellence in Care Awards 2024 - Nominations now open!
  • Worcestershire Registered Managers Network Event - 27th June
  • Wolverhampton Providers Meeting Relaunch - 22nd May - Last chance to book!

  • Registered Managers, Deputies & Seniors CPD Conference - 4th July - book now!

  • Glad to Care Week with PCS - 20th-24th May
  • The King's Fund - Report on Provider Attitudes to Younger Careworkers
  • Citation: Beginner's Guide to ISO 45001
  • Citation: FREE Stress Risk Assessment Guide for Providers
  • WMCA News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars & Training

     

Excellence in Care Awards 2024

Nominations now open!

What does it mean to be nominated and receive a Care Award?


Watch this short video from two of last year's winners to find out.

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Who do you know who deserves recognition at our awards ceremony? Get those nominations in now!


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!

     

Worcestershire Registered Managers Network Event

Thursday 27th June

11am-2pm

Warndon Centre Hub


This event is an opportunity for leadership teams to learn from other colleagues and to share good practice, while having the opportunity to investigate various offers throughout the sector from our exhibitors.


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


CQC Inspectors will be present at the meeting to answer any questions you may have.

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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.

Wolverhampton Providers Meeting Relaunch - Last chance to book!

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.

     

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.

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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.

     
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Glad to Care Awareness Week with PCS

Person Centred Software (PCS)   are hosting Glad to Care Awareness week for it's 5th year from   20th to 24th May 2024.


#GladtoCare is designed to boost the profile of carers who work extremely hard with very little public recognition.  The campaign seeks to demonstrate appreciation to carers.


Find out more and download your FREE toolkit full of activities by clicking below.

     

Report on Provider attitudes towards younger careworkers

The first report on younger careworkers was published at the start of May 2024. on The King's Fund website.



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Beginner's Guide to ISO 45001

In today's fast-paced and dynamic work environments, prioritising workplace safety remains paramount. That's why we’re sharing with you our Partner, Citation’s   Beginner's Guide to ISO 45001 . 


This comprehensive resource is designed to enhance occupational Health & Safety for businesses like yours and serves as a powerful tool that helps you boost safety standards and reduce risks within your business.

FREE Stress Risk Assessment for Providers

Spotting stress in the workplace can be hard especially with how overwhelming day to day business life can be. But with workplace stress on the rise and absenteeism at over 76% now is the time to take back control of your business.


So, get all the information you need to protect your employees and create a stress-free workplace with our Partner Citation’s free beginner’s guide to stress risk assessments .

     

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

21 May 2024

10-11am

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Wolverhampton Providers Meeting Relaunch


22 May 2024

9.30-11.30am

Uni of Wolv

Science Park

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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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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

28 May 2024

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

30 May 2024

2-3pm

     

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