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September 15, 2026

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15 September 2026

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This week:-

Adult Social Care Skills & Recruitment Summit - Limited Spaces!
Promoting the New T‑Levels in Adult Social Care
NHS Flu Vaccine Rollout – Starts 1 October
Need Help completing the DSPT?
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WMCA Autumn Providers Conference:

Adult Social Care Skills & Recruitment Summit

Limited spaces available.

Click on the image below to book your place.

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Promoting the New T‑Levels in Adult Social Care

The new T‑Levels in Health and Social Care give young people a clear, structured route into the sector — combining classroom learning with substantial industry placements. For care providers, they offer a valuable opportunity to bring fresh talent into services, support early career development and shape the future workforce.

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By engaging with T‑Level students, providers can showcase real‑world practice, identify potential recruits early and build a pipeline of skilled, motivated young people ready to move into adult social care roles.

Find out how T‑Levels can support your workforce.

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NHS Flu Vaccine Rollout – Starts 1 October

The NHS flu vaccination programme for 2026-27 begins 1 October, with free vaccines for older adults, people in clinical risk groups, care home residents, carers, close contacts of immuno-compromised individuals and frontline social care staff. Early vaccination helps protect both staff and those who draw on care through the winter months.

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People can book via the NHS App, online at www.nhs.uk/bookflu , or by calling 119 if they cannot get online. Full eligibility details are available on the NHS website’s adult flu vaccine page.

Encourage staff and service users to get protected this winter.

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Need Help completing the DSPT?

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.