May 6, 2025
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6 May 2025

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This week...


  • WMCA Updates
    • Launch of WMCA's Annual Excellence in Care Awards nomination window!
    • Members Recruitment & Retention Virtual Conference - 21st May
    • Registered Managers Network Event - Herefordshire - 13th May
    • FREE Bus Travel for care staff
    • Welcoming our new members
    • VE Day 80th Anniversary - are you prepared for the celebrations?
    • Care Roadshow Midlands - 15th May 2025
  • WMCA Partner Updates
    • ADASS: Care Can't Wait Campaign
    • Dignity in Later Life Planning Online Event - 15th May
    • Tax update spring 2025: simplification, administration and reform summary
    • Citation: Employment Law Changes - FREE Employment Rights Bill Guide
  • Latest Sector News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars

     

WMCA Excellence in Care Awards Nominations now open!

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WMCA Members Conference: Your Essential Guide to Recruiting and Retaining Staff in Your Service

Last Chance to Book!

Recruitment and Retention is a perennial issue for the care sector and this event is tailored for employers seeking effective strategies to attract and retain top talent. 

Don’t miss the chance to enhance your recruitment strategy and strengthen your team.

Click below to find out more and book your place.
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Registered Managers Network

Herefordshire Event

13th May 2025
11.00am-3.00pm
Services for Independent Living Leominster Enterprise Park,
1 Owen Way, Leominster HR6 OLX


The Registered Managers networks are administered through Skills for Care .

FREE Bus Travel for Care Staff

We wish to remind our members that you can take advantage of our joint venture with Transport for West Midlands (TFWM) to offer your staff 9 months FREE bus travel and then a further 3 months at 50%!

Click opposite to find out more and take advantage of this offer.

Welcoming our new WMCA Members

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Birmingham

  • First Practice Healthcare
  • Yardley Grange Nursing Home

Coventry

  • Weavers Care Home


Solihull

  • DomCare


Warwickshire

  • Orbis Care Ltd

We are delighted to welcome our new members who joined the West Midlands Care Association during April 2025.


These members will now benefit from attendance at our many conferences, workshops and training events as well as access to a comprehensive suite of support services on the members area of our website that will allow them to concentrate on providing top quality care.

VE Day 80th Anniversary - are you prepared for the celebrations?

The 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe takes place officially on 8th May 2025 and many care providers across the UK are already busy planning to mark this historic occasion with their residents.


Many residents living in care homes across the country lived through this poignant period,

and various celebrations are taking place to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who fought for our freedom.


We would love to hear what our members have planned for this momentous occasion so don't forget to tag us on your social media posts.


Click opposite to find out how you can prepare and support the RBLI and order decorations for this very special event.

Care Roadshow Midlands

Thursday 15th May 2025

Villa Park Stadium


As part of the trusted Care Roadshow series, this free event offer essential insights, expert guidance and valuable networking opportunities for those working across the care sector.


Since 2011, Care Roadshows have helped care home owners, domiciliary providers, managers and healthcare teams stay informed, connected and inspired.  The 2025 events continue this mission - bringing together leading speakers, innovative suppliers and practical solutions at two iconic venues.


If you are looking for care sector events in 2025 that deliver real value for your service, Care Roadshow Midlands is not to be missed.

     

Partner Updates

     

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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WMCA Members Emergency First Aid Training

7 May 2025
9.30am - 4:30pm
Willenhall CHART Centre WV13 2NS

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Members Workshop- Fire Prevention in Your Service Users Home

8 May 2025
10:00-11:00am

Virtual

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

8 May 2025

2.00-3.00pm

Virtual

     

Our Partners

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