8 October 2024
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8 October 2024

This week...

  • WMCA Updates
            Tools for Running a Successful Care Business Workshop Series - 
               Nov/Dec 2024 (online)
            Safeguarding Training from Shropshire Partners in Care - 13th November
            WMCA Member Benefits - Discounted DBS rates
  • WMCA Partner Updates
           Introducing our partner, Flourish (new name for Grey Matter Learning)
             WMCA Membership benefits from our partner, Citation.

  • Latest Sector News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars

     

Do you understand what it takes to run a successful care business?

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This training workshop series is a collection of workshops that is a follow-on from our stand-alone first 'Tools for Running a Successful Care Business' workshop delivered in May 2024.


Scan the QR code above or click below to book your place.

WMCA Black Country Members Safeguarding Training

Hosted by Shropshire Partners in Care (SPIC)

Wednesday 13th November 2024

9.30am-1:30pm

On Zoom

Cost : £26.00


This course is only available to Members of WMCA based in the Black Country.


Who is the course aimed at?


All staff and volunteers working in social care, health, housing, charities and other areas of the independent sector.

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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Introducing Flourish: the new name for Grey Matter Learning

Grey Matter Learning have a new look and a new name -  " Flourish ". This new look means that they will be offering more with their suite of ‘Click’ products. Find out more  here .


WMCA Membership benefits from our partner, Citation.

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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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The DSPT & Data Protection in General for Care Homes

10th October 2024

2-3pm

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The DSPT & Data Protection in General for Home Care

15th October 2024

10-11am

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HCRLaw WMCA Members Legal Drop In Surgery

16th October 2024

10-11am

On Zoome

     

Our Partners

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