May 19, 2026
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19 May 2026

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WMCA Bank Holiday hours


Our office will be closed on Monday 25th May for the Whitsun Bank Holiday.

     
     

🌟 Celebrate Outstanding Care – Nominate for 2026!

Nominations are now open for the  Excellence in Care Awards 2026, and we’re inviting you to recognise the colleagues who truly go above and beyond.


If you need a little inspiration, take a moment to watch the short video below featuring  Phil Morse from The Brambles Care Home  in Stourbridge, winner of the  2025 Dignity in Care Award. Phil shares what it meant to be recognised for his dedication, compassion, and commitment to the people he supports.  His win meant a great deal not only to Phil, but to the whole team — Deputy Manager, Jade Sykes, said how proud they all were and how the award gave the home a real boost to team spirit.


Know someone who deserves to be celebrated?

Nominate a colleague today  👉   WMCA Care Awards 2026

 

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📘 Governance & Regulation in Adult Social Care

Fully Funded Training

Delivered by Realise Training , this one‑day online course strengthens compliance, builds confident managers and improves care quality.


Your team gains:

  • CQC confidence

  • Inspection readiness

  • Stronger leadership

  • Better care quality

  • Improved retention

Who it’s for: Registered Managers, Deputies, Team Leaders and future leaders.


Course details: 1 day • Live online • Level 4–5 aligned • Fully funded via LDSS

     

📢 WMCA Registered Managers, Deputies and Seniors Conference: Is your Care Service Safe?

Join us on 25 June for our Summer Conference focused on the CQC SAFE domain — packed with practical insights, real examples and tools to strengthen safety across your service.


FREE for members

Limited spaces — don’t miss out.

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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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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.

     

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