20 May 2025

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DSPT Deadline - 30th June

If you run an adult social care service in England, it’s time to get ready for the 30 June 2025 deadline to update your Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) .

We have an amazing Digital Team who can help with any queries you have regarding this as well as regular online digital support sessions that are free for our members. Click the link opposite for more information.

Registered Managers Network Birmingham Event

11 June 2025

10.00am-1.00pm

Online

The Registered Managers networks are administered through Skills for Care .

IR Safeguarding and Wellbeing Directory

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Directory for Safeguarding and Wellbeing Services, featuring key services across the West Midlands and nationally.

It was  produced as part of the West Midlands International Recruitment Programme 2024/25 but can be applied much more widely. It is designed to provide quick access to help, advice, and action because safeguarding is a shared responsibility.

Request for Anonymised Case Studies on Stroke Emergency Response and post Stroke Rehabilitation

Lynne Bowers, from WM ADASS has been speaking with NHS colleagues about stroke pathways, including the need to blue light new strokes from care homes. 

Lynne has challenged the team to ensure that NHS/WMAS responses to colleagues are optimised to minimise any delay to clinical intervention.

We are asking members if they can share with us via enquiries@wmca.care the following information please:

Anonymised case studies on successful rehabilitation of post-stroke residents? 

Case studies of unsuccessful conversations with ambulance services when a care home suspects a stroke has occurred?

University of Worcester Nursing Placements in Care/Nursing Homes

Electrical Maintenance Courses for Care Home Staff

Reminder to complete Capacity Tracker.

Citation: How to prepare for your next CQC inspection

Dementia Action Week - 19-25 May 2025

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

• DHSC
• CQC
• Skills for Care
• The Care Provider Alliance
• And many, many more!

The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

29 May 2025

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Virtual