18 July 2024
Skills for Care release Workforce Strategy for Care
 
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This week...

  • Skills for Care New Workforce Strategy released
  • Members Safeguarding Workshop - 25th September

  • IHSCM Leadership Training Workshop - 18th September 2024

  • IHSCM National Conference - 17th October 2024

  • BSOL Nurses & Clinical Leads Network Online Meeting - 5th September

  • BSOL - Training Webinars and Apprenticeship Opportunities

  • Ally Cares - Harnessing Technology to Elevate Resident Care

  • WMCA Autumn Providers Cyber Summit - 3rd October 2024
  • CQC - A message from Kate Terroni, Interim Chief Executive, CQC

  • CQC -  How well do you understand our new assessment approach?

  • WMCA News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars & Training

     

DHSC & Skills for Care release New Adult Social Care Workforce Strategy

Skills for Care has been working in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on the development of a  workforce pathway for adult social care .

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Refreshments provided and 

tickets are free of charge .

WMCA Members Safeguarding Workshop

Wednesday 25th September 2024

10:30am - 12:30pm

at   Dudley Canal Trust


This will be the first of our series of training workshops for our members focusing on Safeguarding.


These meetings 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.


     

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

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This event is not being run by WMCA and you should contact the event organiser directly.

IHSCM National Conference 2024

Thursday 17th October 2024

9am-4pm

Online


The IHSCM National Conference will take place in a digital format this year!

 

There is an exciting day planned with three concurrent streams on:

  • Leadership
  • Operational Management
  • Innovation

Don’t miss out – secure your spot by registering today!

     

BSOL Nurses & Clinical Leads Network Online Meeting

Thursday 5th September 2024

2-4.30pm


These meetings are an opportunity for Nurses and Clinical Leads to learn from other colleagues and to share good practice.


They are open to all Nurses and Clinical Leads within the Birmingham and Solihull ICB Area.


We are pleased to announce that the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy will be speaking to us again.

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BSOL - Training Webinars and Apprenticeship Opportunities

Please click on the link below to find details about:-


  • placement requests for nurses
  • training webinars
  • apprenticeship opportunities

     

Ally Cares: Harnessing Technology to Elevate Resident Care

As the landscape of resident care evolves, adopting innovative technologies like Ally Cares’ AI Resident Monitoring System is transforming how care homes ensure resident safety and well-being. 


Click here to read how Ally Cares technology can create a holistic approach to falls prevention.


You can speak to the Ally Cares team at out Cyber Summit event on 3rd October (see details below).


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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

9.30am-3pm (lunch included)

 

Bescot Stadium

Walsall, WS1 4SA


This conference is aimed at all care staff but particularly those decision makers such as owners, nominated individuals and Registered Managers, to gain support in running their business from experts in the field.


The agenda includes speakers from all aspects of digital caring along with a suppliers marketplace.


     

A message from Kate Terroni, Interim Chief Executive, CQC

The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) Kate Terroni, currently appointed to the role of interim CEO in the wake of Ian Trenholm’s sudden departure, has issued “an apology” to providers , but says that the organisation is “determined to put things right”.


In it she begs forgiveness for failings in the regulator’s strategy, published in 2021, and admits that the plan mapped out in that document has not been properly implemented.


“We didn’t listen properly or take on board these concerns, and that’s why we’re where we are now”.

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How well do you understand the new CQC assessment approach?

To help CQC develop the right information for you around their new assessment approach, they'd like your feedback on the areas you understand well, and where you might need more detail.
 

Share your feedback   before 19 July to inform what they share next.

     
     

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

     
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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

23 July 2024

10-11am

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

25 July 2024

2-3pm

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care


30 July 2024

10-11am

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

1 August 2024

2-3pm


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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

6 August 2024

10-11am

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Digital Surgery

7 August 2024

10-11am

     

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