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22 October 2024

This week...

  • WMCA Updates
    • Are you getting the most from your WMCA membership?
    • Countdown to WMCA Excellence in Care Awards - 25th October
    • Feedback from  IHSCM Online Conference: Leadership,
       Operational 
      Management and Innovation
    • WMCA Member Benefits - Discounted DBS rates
  • WMCA Partner Updates
    • Managing short-term sickness absence guide: Citation
    • Data Protection & Cyber Security Survey - extended to 25th October
    • Wolverhampton Safeguarding Week
    • Net Zero Strategies for West Mids Manufacturers: Aston University
  • Latest Sector News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars

     

Are you getting the most from your WMCA membership?

The WMCA has been the voice of the care industry for over 20yrs and a lot has changed in that time, including what we offer our members. We are always looking to improve membership benefits and offer our members more and you can find a wealth of information on our website, as well as exclusive information for you in our password protected Members Area (WMCA2018) .

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Countdown to the WMCA Excellence in Care Awards 2024

Our Excellence in Care Awards Event takes place on Friday 25th October 2024 at the Copthorne Hotel. We are looking forward to an evening  celebrating and recognising the amazing dedication  and achievements of staff working in adult social care.


The event will be live streamed on our Facebook page from approx 9pm on the night.


You can find details of the event and the shortlisted finalists on the Care Awards section of our website.

WMCA Member Benefits - Discounted DBS Rates

Do you know that our members can receive discounted rates for their DBS applications?

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Partner Updates

     

Sector News

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!

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The DSPT & Data Protection in General for Care Homes

24th October 2024

2-3pm

On Zoom

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Excellence in Care Awards: Grand Final

25th October 2024

6.30-11pm

Copthorne Hotel

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The DSPT & Data Protection in General for Home Care

29th October 2024

10-11am (Online)

     

Our Partners

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West Midlands Care Association  enquiries@wmca.care  01384 943000

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