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14 July 2026

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📣 Manual Handling – Train the Trainer (2‑day course)

🚨 Last Few Spaces — Book Now!

27-28 July 2026

10.00am - 4.00pm

South & City College Birmingham

1 Longbridge Lane
Longbridge, Birmingham B31 2TW


Build the confidence and skills to deliver effective manual handling training, assess safe techniques, and support colleagues in real care settings. The course also embeds essential legislation including MHOR, LOLER, PUWER, and CQC expectations.


Ideal for: Senior Carers, Team Leaders, and Managers delivering manual handling training. Member Benefit: Association members receive a discounted rate.

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Secure one of the final places today.

     

⏳ Nominations Window Closing Soon

Excellence in Care Awards 2026!

The nomination window for the Excellence in Care Awards 2026 is closing on 31st Julyno nominations will be accepted after this date, so make sure you submit yours in time.


These awards are open to all WMCA members, and it’s your chance to shine a spotlight on outstanding individuals or teams who go above and beyond.

Awards Package:

  • Engraved trophy for each winner

  • £500 cash prize

  • Everyone who nominates is entered into a draw for  5 × £100 Amazon vouchers

Celebrate excellence across our sector and recognise those who truly make a difference.

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🧠 DWP funded mental health support

We know that for many small businesses, looking after the wellbeing of their workforce is important, but accessing specialist support can sometimes be difficult.


Able Futures  is  a DWP-funded mental health support service available to employees, apprentices and self-employed people. The service provides up to nine months of confidential support at no cost, helping individuals manage challenges such as stress, anxiety and depression while remaining in work.


An introductory webinar will explain:

  • What Able Futures offers.
  • Who can access support.
  • How employees can access the service directly.
  • How SMEs can signpost staff to the support available.

Three dates are available – the content for each will be the same, so you only need to register for one.


20/08/2026

11:30 – 12:00

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22/09/2026

11:00 – 11:30

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20/10/2026 

11:00 – 11:30

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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 are also able to offer a free onsite, in-person Digital  Health Check .


Click the buttons for more info.

     

Click for a full list of upcoming events

     

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

     

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