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.

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

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

This category is sponsored by our partner,   Realise Training  who offer fully funded Level 3 Diplomas in Adult Social Care across the West Midlands.

Excellence in Care Awards 2024

Friday 25th October 2024

6.30-11pm

The Copthorne Hotel, Merry Hill

How to Start a Successful Care Business Workshop Series

Various dates in June and July

Dudley Canal Trust

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

Delivered by Judith Timmins, from Compliance Coach , you will be guided through the pitfalls of setting up a new care business and learn about compliance, finance and marketing.

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

Minister for Care speech on social care at the ADASS Spring Seminar

On 25th April, the Minister for Social Care, Helen Whateley, addressed attendees at the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) spring seminar.

In her speech, she outlined her vision for care and focused on the challenges currently facing those working in social care.

WM Social Care International Recruitment Bulletin

The latest International Recruitment E-Bulletin has been published.

This includes information about fresh new guidance on tackling modern slavery, which is now available via the IR Hub, an article shining a spotlight on Sandwell’s Welfare Hub and much more.

NEW – Q&A Webinar with Immigration Expert

WM Employers are providing two open forums for CQC Registered Care Providers, across the West Midlands, t o provide guidance and answer your questions on International Recruitment & HR related issues.

Click opposite to access the E-Bulletin and find out more.

You’ve only got until the end of the month, so don’t wait too long. This could be the game-changer your care service has been waiting for.

Mock Inspection Prize Draw for WMCA Members & FREE Inspection Guide

You're doing all you can to provide quality care, but an upcoming inspection can heap more stress on your shoulders. That's why the new guide from our partner, Citation, has  100 proven tips to improve your care service’s rating. 

But that’s not all, Citation are stepping things up to bring you even more value. Enter their free prize draw by  31 May  and you'll automatically be in with a chance to  win a FREE Mock Inspection  from the Citation team.

New trial suggests switching to Decaf could prevent falls and save the NHS £85m per year

In a first-of-its-kind trial, care home residents were offered decaffeinated hot drinks in a bid to reduce falls experienced rushing to the toilet.



Conducted across eight residential care homes over six months, the simple switch  resulted in a 35% reduction in toileting-related falls . If scaled across the sector, the results would mean thousands of falls prevented and  NHS savings of up to £85m per year.

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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