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24 September 2024

This week...

  • WMCA Updates
            Update on the new Learning Development Support Scheme (LDSS)
             Autumn Providers Conference: Cyber Summit -  3rd October
               - last chance to book!
            WMCA Member Benefits: Discounted DBS Rates
  • WMCA Partner Updates:
           R ealise Training: FREE* Health & Social Care Courses in the West
            Midlands
  • Latest Sector News & Updates       
         
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars

     

Learning Development Support Scheme (LDSS)

The Government has announced a new fund which has replaced the Workforce Development Fund.


This fund is centrally administered by NHS Business Services and is not connected to Skills for Care or WMCA


Eligible adult social care employers in England can claim staff training costs from the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS).

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Click below  for full details, guidance and eligibility.

     

Last chance to book for our Autumn Conference - do you need support with your digital solutions?

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We only have a limited number of spaces still available for this event. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. 


Our Partner, Citation, have done an informative blog about the "T op 5 Cyber Threats facing Care Organisations ". You can chat with staff from Citation as well as other exhibitors at the Conference.


Click the link below to find out more and book your place.


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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WMCA Members Safeguarding Workshop

25 September 2024
10.30am-12.30pm 

Dudley Canal Trust

DY1 4SB


(Limited spaces left)

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

26 September 2024

2-3pm

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DSCR: What's in it for Me? Webinar

1 October 2024

10.30-11.30am

     

Our Partners

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West Midlands Care Association  enquiries@wmca.care  01384 943000

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