April 2, 2026
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🏥 Continued Government Funding

for Oliver McGowan Training in 2026–27

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that funding will continue into 2026–27 to support the rollout of Oliver’s Training, the Government’s preferred and recommended training for all health and social care staff. This commitment reinforces the national focus on improving the quality, safety, and consistency of care for autistic people and people with a learning disability.


Read more here.

At WMCA, we’re well placed to support organisations in meeting these requirements. We offer in‑house training aligned to the Care Certificate, including the mandatory Oliver McGowan Training, ensuring staff receive high‑quality, compliant learning that reflects current best practice. If your teams need support preparing for the upcoming year’s training expectations, we’re here to help.

     

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

     

Online Training

Managing Digital Risk:

How to use and share information appropriately

Policies and Procedures

8 April 2026

10.00am - 10.45am ( Online)

Financial Resilience and Legal Strategies

9 April 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm  ( Online)

Simple strategies to grow your business faster

9 April 2026

11.00am-12.30pm ( Online)

     

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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 .


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