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25 February 2025

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This week...


  • WMCA Updates
    • International Recruitment Webinars - March & April
    • WMCA Spring Providers Conference - places are filling up fast!
    • Meet Grace Cares - Conference Speaker
    • BSOL Nurses & Clinical Leads Network Meeting - 20th March
    • Care Roadshow 2025 - Villa Park: 15th May 2025
  • WMCA Partner Updates
    • IHSCM International Women's Day - 8th March 2025
    • Citation: March Webinars
    • Social Care People: Special Offer for WMCA Members
    • Which NVQ New Starter Funding 2025
  • Latest Sector News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars

     

International Recruitment Webinars

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Applying for Certificates of Sponsorship: Tips on making successful applications


20th March 2025

11.00-12.15pm


Edward O'Brien, Senior Associate at  Lester Aldridge , will be joined by Rachael Crook, CEO and Co-Founder of  Lifted  to provide tips on applying for Certificate of Sponsorships. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end.

Performance Management of International Recruits



21st April 2025

11.00-12.15pm


Edward O'Brien, Senior Associate at Lester Aldridge , will provide advice on dealing with performance and sickness management processes when it comes to international recruits. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions.


Is Your Business Ready for the CQC's

New Environmental Sustainability assessment?

The CQC are introducing a new quality statement focused on business's environmental sustainability , that care businesses will need to evidence from March 2025.


Our Spring Providers Conference will look at the proposed changes and how care providers can ensure they are committing to environmental sustainability as part of their business plan.


Places are filling up fast so don't miss out on this event which is FREE for WMCA members!

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Find out more about Grace Cares below.

Meet our Partner, Grace Cares at our Spring Providers Conference

We are delighted to announce that Hannah Montgomery from Grace Cares will be presenting at our Spring Providers Conference on 27th March about "Environmental Sustainability within your care business".

BSOL Nurses & Clinical Leads Network Meeting

20th March 2025

2.00-4.30pm (Virtual)


These meetings are an opportunity for Nurses and Clinical Leads to learn from other colleagues and to share good practice


They are open to all Nurses and Clinical Leads within the Birmingham and Solihull ICB Area.

Care Roadshows 2025: Heading back to your region

Thursday 15th May 2025

Villa Park Stadium, Birmingham


Care Roadshows  are back for 2025, bringing care professionals together to explore fresh ideas, tackle key challenges, and connect with sector experts. This year’s events kick off in three major UK locations, offering free access to insightful talks, networking opportunities, and the latest industry innovations, all in a focused, regional setting designed to make finding the right solutions easy and stress-free.


     

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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International Recruitment and Immigration Support for Care Providers

26th February 2025

2.00-3.00pm

Virtual


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Cyber Simulation: Ransomeware Attack in the West Midlands

26th February 2025

3.00-4.00pm

Virtual


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HCRLaw - Legal Drop in Surgery for WMCA Members

27th February 2025

10.00-11.00am

Virtual

     

Our Partners

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