November 12, 2024
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12 November 2024

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This week...

  • WMCA Updates
    • Important update to DBS prices from 2nd December
    • Providers Unite Across Community Care and Support Services about NI increases 
    • Excellence in Care Awards photos now published!
    • International Recruitment - FREE Legal & HR Helpline/New e-visas webinar
    • WMCA Member Benefits - Discounted DBS rates
  • WMCA Partner Updates
    • Which NVQ - Cash for Care 2024/25
    • Skills for Care -  How to access funding from DHSC's Leaning and Development Support Scheme
    • Citation -  The Employment Rights Bill: Your ultimate guide to the 28 changes
  • Latest Sector News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars

     
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Important update to DBS prices from 2nd December 

The Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) are going to be increasing their DBS Check fees from 2 December 2024. 

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Providers Unite Across Community Care and Support Services about NI increases 

Excellence in Care Awards photos now published!

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International Recruitment - FREE Legal & HR Helpline

Did you know? 


All Local Authorities and CQC-registered care providers across the West Midlands have access to a free Legal & HR Helpline, as part of the 2024-25 West Midlands International Recruitment Programme. 

LIVE International Recruitment Webinar: The rollout of e-Visas and what they mean for care providers

We are pleased to let you know WM-ADASS and WMEmployers are working in partnership and will be holding a live legal webinar, which will focus on preparing providers for the rollout of e-Visas.


Edward O’Brien, Senior Associate, at Law Firm Lester Aldridge will discuss the impact on evidencing Right to Work and provide a general overview of Right to Work responsibilities.

 

There will be the opportunity to ask questions at the end. 

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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 Safeguarding Training

13th November 2024

9.30am-1.30pm

On Zoom

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Tools for Running a Successful Care Business Workshop Series

14th November 2024

9.30-11.30am

On Zoom


Workshop 2: Recruitment and HR

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BSOL Nurses & Clinical Leads Network Meeting

26th November 2024

2-4.30pm

(Virtual)

     

Our Partners

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