November 5, 2024
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5 November 2024

This week...

  • WMCA Updates
    • Budget 2024 - where was social care?
    • Launch of our Christmas/Seasonal Decorations Competition
    • Business Continuity Webinar - one week to go!
    • Welcoming new members to WMCA
    • WMCA Member Benefits - Discounted DBS rates
  • WMCA Partner Updates
    • Getting in Right with CQC Event - 26th November - Solihull College
  • Latest Sector News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars

     
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Budget 2024: where was social care?

On Wednesday 30th October, the Labour Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered her much anticipated Autumn Budget.


Our CEO, Keiron Broadbent, gives his reaction to the announcements and asks "where was social care?"

Winter Seasonal Decorations Competition 2024 - entries now open!

To celebrate the winter season this year, we want to recognise some of the fantastic holiday decorations or traditions that are present in residential settings and service users homes.


This is a great opportunity for our members to get creative with their service users and use this competition to come up with the best seasonal decorations they can!


Click opposite to find out more and how to submit your entry.

Business Continuity Planning - one week to go!

We bring to you an informative and educational webinar, in partnership with Birmingham City Council, around hints and tips for successful business continuity planning.


This is open to all care providers in any area.

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New WMCA Members

Last month we welcomed the following new members:-


  • Luradej Healthcare Services (Home Care - Birmingham)
  • 2nd Chance Care & Support Ltd (Residential Care - Willenhall)
  • Sandwell Community Caring Trust (Residential Care - Sandwell area)
These organisations now have access to a comprehensive suite of support services provided by the WMCA that will allow them to concentrate on providing top quality care.

WMCA Member Benefits - Discounted DBS Rates

Do you know that our members can receive discounted rates for their DBS applications?

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Partner Updates

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Getting it Right with CQC Event

Paula Cashmore, Achievable Care Quality Community  is hosting an expert-led day conference packed full of information for providers of CQC registered services. Learn how to get CQC success.


The event runs from 9am-4.30pm on Tuesday 26th November 2024 in the Business Centre at Solihull College & University Centre.


Details of the agenda and how to book are available on the Eventbrite link.

     

Sector News

For all the latest news and updates relevant to the social care sector, check out the "News and Info" section of our website.

  • DHSC
  • CQC
  • Skills for Care
  • The Care Provider Alliance
  • And many, many more!

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Tools for Running a Successful Care Business Workshop Series

7th November 2024

9.30-11.30am

On Zoom


Workshop 1: The Basics of Running your Care Business

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Business Continuity Planning Webinar

11th November 2024

10am-12pm

On Zoom

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Members Only Safeguarding Training

13th November 2024

9.30am-1.30pm

On Zoom

     

Our Partners

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