Tickets for the event are now available to purchase via the link below at £25 per head.

Good luck to all those shortlisted!

WMCA Excellence in Care Awards 

Finalists Announced

We received some amazing nominations for this year's Care Awards across all the categories. The judges had a difficult job shortlisting the very high standard of nominations.

However, 3 finalists have been selected from each category and a list of these finalists is now posted on our website and will also feature on our various social media platforms.

WMCA Members Safeguarding Workshop

Wednesday 25th September 2024

10:30am - 12:30pm

at   Dudley Canal Trust

Places are filling up fast for the  first of our series of training workshops for our members focusing on Safeguarding.

These events are an opportunity for leadership teams to learn from professionals, other colleagues and to share good practice.

They are open to all care staff, from our member organisations, across the Midlands.

Refreshments provided and  tickets are free of charge .

Limited places available so don't miss out!

This is a fantastic opportunity to network and make new contacts, while learning about useful resources available from our exhibitors to support the running of your business.

WMCA Autumn Providers

Conference: West Midlands Cyber Summit

Thursday 3rd October 2024

IHSCM Leadership Training Workshop

Wednesday 18th September 2024

10am-4pm

Portway Lifestyle Centre

We are delighted to announce that we have secured in-person leadership training with the IHSCM that is specifically for deputy managers and/or aspiring leaders within social care .

This training is:

FREE for IHSCM members

£12 inc VAT for non IHSCM members

FREE for WMCA members

Contingency Plan for Domiciliary Care During Racially Driven Riots

In light of the recent unrest and riots, many social care staff (especially dom care) are highly vulnerable, scared and need support.

Please see a  Contingency Plan for Domiciliary Care During Racially Driven Riots  that has been shared and which can be adapted to your service.

Hope all providers and staff are keeping safe.

DHSC Webinar - International Recruitment and FREE Compliance Guide

If you are involved in or considering international recruitment, the DHSC and the Home Office are hosting a West Midlands focused webinar for Adult Social Care providers.

Date : 23rd September 2024
Time : 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Election Rundown - Labour's Plan to Make Work Pay: five changes you need to know about

The election of a new Labour government is set to bring huge changes to workers’ rights in the UK. Labour have published their "Plan to Make Work Pay – A New Deal for Working People" , and in their election manifesto they committed to putting this plan in place in full.

There are a few points in the plan that could have a big impact on care businesses – and the scale and speed of the change means you’ll need to be prepared to see the benefits of these changes. So, the Employment Law experts at  Citation  have taken a look at five changes that might affect car e businesses the most.

Be ready for the ISO 9001 certification

How do you make sure your business is up to standard, so that it stands out for being the best, it’s got that competitive edge and of course shines as the top choice for customers? The simple answer is quality management.

With ISO 9001, you can show that your business is customer focused and committed to delivering high quality services.

Not sure where to start? Thankfully, our partner, Citation, have got you covered with their ISO 9001 checklist. 

WMCA News & Updates

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

Latest information from:-

• CQC
• Dept of Health & Social Care
• National Care Assoc
• Skills for Care
• and many more

Masterclass:

What are data standards?

15 August 2024

2-3.30pm

Digital Social Care Records (DSCR) Solutions online Marketplace event

22 August 2024

2-3pm

27 August 2024

10-11am

3 September 2024

10-11am