April 14, 2026
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14 April 2026

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Join Us at Care Roadshow Midlands

14th May 2026, Villa Park

Come and see us at Care Roadshow Midlands on Thursday 14th May 2026 at Villa Park. We’ll be introducing our partner  HCR Law, who will deliver two essential 30 minute sessions on  “Staying Compliant with Minimum Wage Requirements" at 10.45am and 1.30pm. 


Care Roadshow Midlands brings together care home owners, domiciliary care providers, managers and healthcare professionals for free seminars, exhibitions and networking.

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Potential Supply Disruption

Consider Registering with NHS Supply Chain

In light of the ongoing conflict and the potential disruption to supplies, members may wish to register with  NHS Supply Chain  as a contingency option.


NHS Supply Chain is available to all health and social care providers and offers a wide range of equipment. While it shouldn’t replace your main supplier, it can be a useful backup should supply chain issues arise.


👉  Browse available products

👉  Set up an account (Select  “I work for an organisation that is not an Acute NHS Organisation”  and complete the authentication step.)


Account setup typically takes  2–4 weeks, after which you can order via their online catalogue .

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ADASS Top Tips

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ADASS Equity, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – Supporting Inclusive Leadership


ADASS has published new Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion resources to help middle leaders support staff during times of unrest or discrimination. The focus is on inclusive leadership—ensuring everyone in the team has a voice and feels valued.


The collection includes free and paid learning materials such as reports, toolkits, guides, podcasts and training courses.


👉 Explore the resources


A Powerful YouTube Conversation with Dr. Yaba Blay


In this YouTube video, Dr. Yaba Blay invites us to meet discomfort with honesty rather than defensiveness. Her message reminds white viewers not to “hot potato” discomfort or activate fragility, but to stay accountable and present.


May this conversation comfort those who need it—and challenge those who need that too.


🎥 Watch the YouTube video

     

For all the latest news and updates relevant to the social care sector, check out the "News and Info" section of our website.

     

Online Training

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Need Help completing the DSPT?

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West Midlands Care Association is your local  Better Security Better Care  support organisation, offering free online resources, workshops and one-to-one support to help CQC registered providers complete the DSPT.


We also have a new offer, a free onsite, in-person  Digital Health Check .


Click the button for more info.

     

Our Partners

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West Midlands Care Association  enquiries@wmca.care  01384 943000

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