April 1, 2025
Hi Anne
 
Print Icon
 
https://campaign-image.eu/zohocampaigns/32883000001807575_1607338579635_wmca_xmas.jpg

1 April 2025

Click here for details of how to join our members WhatsApp group.

This week...


  • WMCA Updates
    • WMCA Virtual Members Workshop Fire Prevention in Your Care Home - last chance to book!
    • WMCA Members 1 Day Emergency First Aid Training
    • Spring Conference blog
    • New partnership announcement with T150 Energy
    • Care England - NI Increases: The Care Sector Fights Back
    • Supporting HCR Law to drive emergency medical supplies to Ukraine
    • Performance Management of International Recruits Webinar
    • Immigration Rules Change – Webinars for ASC Providers
    • Welcoming new WMCA Members
  • WMCA Partner Updates
    • Skills for Care - FREE DBS Workshops - 3rd & 10th April
    • Citation - Fire Safety
    • Citation - Handling Holiday Leave Guide
    • Transform Dementia Care through Music!
  • Latest Sector News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars

     

WMCA Virtual Members Workshop

Fire Prevention in Your Care Home

Last Chance to Book!

https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1742995885635_fire_safety_workshop.png

WMCA Members 1 Day Emergency First Aid Training

7 May 2025

9.30am - 4:30pm

Willenhall CHART Centre


We have 5 FULLY FUNDED places to give away to our members, on a first-come, first-serve basis. After these funded places are gone, you would need to pay the discounted price of £46.00.


This event is hosted by Partners in Care  and is only available to members of West Midlands Care Association.

New Partnership announcement!


We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with T150 Energy!


Learn more how this benefits you as a member here

https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1743162061333_outlook_color_logo.png

NI Increases: The Care Sector Fights Back

Care England, the largest and most diverse representative body for independent care providers, have today instructed Aston Brooke Solicitors, the respected sector lawyers, to begin a Judicial Review on the imposition of higher Employers National Insurance Contributions.

Supporting HCR Law to drive emergency medical supplies to Ukraine

Frank Jennings, a Partner at HCR Law, along with his friend Steve Eccleshall, are embarking on a remarkable journey to Ukraine.


On 26 April 2025, they will drive in convoy to Lviv. Steve will start his journey in Shropshire and pick Frank up in London, driving more than 1,300 miles over three days.


Their mission is to deliver an evacuation vehicle packed with medical supplies to the Ukrainian frontlines.

https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1742997090969_ukraine.png
https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1742996794405_new_hcr_square_tile_for_web.jpeg

Performance Management of International Recruits Webinar

Thursday 24th April 2025

11.00am-12.15pm

Virtual


Edward O'Brien, Senior Associate at Lester Aldridge, will provide advice on dealing with performance and sickness management processes when it comes to international recruits. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions.


Please note this event is being delivered by Lester Aldridge but is available to WMCA providers.

Immigration Rules Change – Webinars for ASC Providers

Tuesday 1st April

2:30pm - 3:00pm

Wednesday 2nd April
11:30am - 12:00pm

Thursday 3rd April
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Learn more about the changes here

https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1743158888114_home_office_jpeg.jpg

Welcoming our new WMCA Members

https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1742999005965_new_members_welcome.png

We are delighted to welcome our new members who joined the West Midlands Care Association during February and March 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.

Birmingham

  • Acire Care Ltd
  • Agape Healthcare Ltd
  • Obatos Care Services Limited

Coventry

  • Aroma Care
  • Butts Croft House

Droitwich

  • The Haven Rest Home

Dudley

  • Wellspring Everyday Support Ltd

Evesham

  • Mayfair Care Agency

Sandwell

  • Caring with Dignity Ltd

Walsall

  • Amplelime Healthcare Limited
  • Hilton Rose Retirement Home

Wolverhampton

  • Revelation 22 Care
  • WeCare Care Ltd .

     

Partner Updates



FREE DBS Workshops


3rd & 10th April 2025

https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1743073552946_skills_for_care.jpg
     

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!

https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1724926497013_dhsc_logo.jpg
https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1724926840414_cpa_careprovidersalliance_logo_1.jpg
https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1724926633557_skills_for_care.jpg
https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1724926505121_cqc.jpg



     
https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1742994120737_bsbc.jpeg

The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

1 April 2025

10.00-11.00am

Virtual

https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1742994268753_bsbc.jpeg

The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

3 April 2025

2.00-3.00pm

Virtual

https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1742994423509_bsbc.jpeg

The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

8 April 2025

10.00-11.00am

Virtual

     

Our Partners

https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1724925105724_pcs.png
https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1724925164254_citation.png
https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1724925188856_hcr_law.png
https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1724925216880_which_nvq.png
https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1724925141311_qgc.png
https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1724925176215_wm_legal.png
https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1724925205409_cwc.png
https://stratus.campaign-image.eu/images/32883000019968277_zc_v1_1724925254719_spectrum.png
     

West Midlands Care Association  enquiries@wmca.care  01384 943000

https://campaign-image.eu/zohocampaigns/32883000002246595_1611831926057_wmca_logo.jpg
https://campaign-image.eu/zohocampaigns/32883000002246595_1611831926218_caa.jpg
 
This email was sent by enquiries@wmca.care to an@wmca.care
West Midlands Care Association | Globe House Park Lane Halesowen B63 2RA
West Midlands Care Assication 
Authorized representativeCEO  |  Email addressenquiries@wmca.care  |  Phone

Share

July 29, 2025
Published July 2025 (data correct as at 2024/25) Skills for Care have launched their annual report on the size and structure of ythe care workforce This provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the size and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England. A short, written report is available: download a copy of the report here. The methodology for this year’s report has changed from previous years. Adult social care related roles employed by the NHS are no longer included in the headline statistics for the size of the adult social care workforce. This change has been applied retrospectively to previous years, so the trends in this report are consistent. Comparing figures from this report to previous reports will not produce a valid trend. Also, our estimates for the number of filled posts in the independent sector now come from our automated data pipeline. This has resulted in substantial improvements to our estimates over time and some figures have changed as a result from previous versions of this report. For further information, see our statement.  To download the data behind the visualisation below, including trended information, please see the Workforce estimates page.
July 29, 2025
Windows 10 obsolete in October and Support for Nursing Placements 29 July 2025
July 24, 2025
Student nurses set for skills boost through new adult social care placements
July 23, 2025
What is happening with the Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care webinar On Tuesday 15 July 2025, Skills for Care was joined by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to share an overview of the Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) for adult social care. During the webinar, colleagues at DHSC explained what a FPA is, why it is being introduced and what this means for the sector. Details about the Employment Rights Bill and how this provides the legislative framework for FPAs were also shared. The webinar explored how the Government has been engaging with the sector so far, and ways in which those working in adult social care can get involved, including plans for a public consultation later this year. The event concluded with a Q and A A recording of the webinar is now available for you to view.
July 22, 2025
WMCA Excellence in Care Awards - Just 1 week to go until the nomination window closes 22 July 2025
By Keiron Broadbent July 16, 2025
ADASS Spring Survey 2025
July 15, 2025
Launch of the Easy Read Call for Evidence as part of DHSC's Review of CQC Regulation 9A: Visiting and Accompanying
Show More