February 24, 2026
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24 February 2026

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🛡️ DBS Made Simple:
A reminder about DBS Portal security
& your legal responsibilities

Continuing our video lessons on the DBS system, this week’s video is a reminder that  your individual DBS Portal login is for your use only and must never be shared. Each user ID acts as a unique digital signature, confirming that you have personally checked and are satisfied with the ID documentation submitted.


If any issues ever arise with ID verification, the DBS will assume that the person logged in under that user ID was the one who carried out the checks. This is why it’s essential to keep your login details secure and ensure they are not used by others.


You can also watch our video below explaining your legal responsibilities when using the DBS Portal.


Click   here  for a step-by-step guide   on how to complete a DBS application on our portal.

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Limited spaces available for our in-house

Oliver McGowan Training in March

We’ve had fantastic feedback from participants who’ve already attended these sessions, and there is funding support available for our members through the LDSS for a limited time.


Don’t miss out — book your place here .

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Free Microsoft 365 Copilot Training

Free virtual training is now available for Microsoft 365 Copilot — a helpful introduction to using AI to streamline everyday tasks.


How Copilot can support Social Care Providers:  

✨ Reduce admin

📝 Draft and summarise documents

📄 Create quick summaries from long reports

📊 Improve record quality

🎓 Support staff training

📅 Manage workflows and schedules

     

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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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