This is a fantastic opportunity to network and make new contacts, while learning about useful resources available from our exhibitors to support the running of your business.

WMCA Autumn Providers

Conference: West Midlands Cyber Summit

Thursday 3rd October 2024

WMCA Members Safeguarding Workshop

Wednesday 25th September 2024

10:30am - 12:30pm

at   Dudley Canal Trust

This will be the first of our series of training workshops for our members and will focus on Safeguarding.

These meetings are an opportunity for leadership teams to learn from professionals, other colleagues and to share good practice.

They are open to all care staff, from our member organisations, across the Midlands.

Refreshments provided and  tickets are free of charge .

IHSCM Leadership Training Workshop

Wednesday 18th September 2024

10am-4pm

Portway Lifestyle Centre

We are delighted to announce that we have secured in-person leadership training with the IHSCM that is specifically for deputy managers and/or aspiring leaders within social care .

This training is:

FREE for IHSCM members

£12 inc VAT for non IHSCM members

FREE for WMCA members

HCR Law: Legal Drop In Surgery for WMCA Members

Wednesday 16 October 2024

10:00am - 11:00am ( On Zoom)

We are delighted to announce that our law firm partner, HCR Law, are running a FREE Legal Drop In Surgery webinar for  WMCA members ONLY.

HCR Law will be answering any legal questions our members may have.

Don't miss out on this exciting WMCA membership offer!

WMCA leaves Twitter in light of recent comments and moves to Threads

After recent comments from Elon Musk regarding the riots in the UK, we have taken the decision to leave Twitter/X and join Threads.

Our workforce in social care includes thousands of people from overseas and BaME backgrounds. We will not tolerate discrimination, hatred and incitement towards a valued part of our workforce or indeed anyone in society.

Our Twitter/X account has now been deleted.  We have opened an account on   Threads   to go alongside our other social media accounts (links at the top of this Newsletter).

Employment Law under a Labour Government - Webinars

The first part of 2024 was already full of Employment Law updates that were set to hit business owners. Now, with a new Labour government in charge, there’s even more change set to come in that will dramatically alter the landscape of employment rights.

Wondering how to get prepared? Our Partner,  Citation , are hosting a series of must-attend webinar s covering what to expect under a Labour government on three different dates in August and September, so choose which is best for you!

Care England: 2024 Sector Pulse Check Survey

Care England , the largest and most diverse representative body for independent providers of adult social care in England, and   Hft , the learning disability charity, are continuing their partnership to deliver the annual Sector Pulse Check report.

The Sector Pulse Check helps monitor trends and provides vital data illustrating the nature and scale of ongoing challenges to Government –   your involvement is needed to ensure it has the desired impact on Government and other key stakeholders.

Council Funded Wellbeing Training for Birmingham Care Homes

Optima UK  offer a professional and tailored service for both Recruitment and Business Consultancy. They are focused on building long-lasting relationships with their clients and partners that bring added value service and meaningful results.

They have been offered a contract from Birmingham City Council,  to offer health, wellbeing and support to businesses to help engage staff.  They are offering a  free to attend networking event  on 24th September. The event  will include guest speakers that will advise attendees about free Business Support to upskill your Leadership team and  focus on reducing absenteeism, increasing overall productivity, lower employee stress levels and offering a free toolkit of advice to those homes that may be stretched or need additional support and guidance in these areas.

Compliance Coach: helping care providers meet CQC compliance

Compliance Coach   are independent care consultants with more than 40 years of residential care experience behind them. They assess your ability to meet the care compliance criteria specified by the CQC before the CQC do. Through dedicated residential care training they measure the quality and effectiveness of your core services while you get on with running your business.

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

The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

13 August 2024

10-11am

The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

20 August 2024

10-11.30am

22 August 2024

2-3pm

29 August 2024

2-3pm