Refreshments provided and 

WMCA Members Safeguarding Workshop

Wednesday 25th September 2024

10:30am - 12:30pm

at   Dudley Canal Trust

This will be the first of our series of training workshops for our members focusing on Safeguarding.

These meetings are an opportunity for leadership teams to learn from professionals, other colleagues and to share good practice.

They are open to all care staff, from our member organisations, across the Midlands.

IHSCM Leadership Training Workshop

Wednesday 18th September 2024

10am-4pm

Portway Lifestyle Centre

We are delighted to announce that we have secured in-person leadership training with the IHSCM that is specifically for deputy managers and/or aspiring leaders within social care .

This training is:

FREE for IHSCM members

£12 inc VAT for non IHSCM members

FREE for WMCA members

This is a fantastic opportunity to network and make new contacts, while learning about useful resources available from our exhibitors to support the running of your business.

WMCA Autumn Providers Conference: West Midlands Cyber Summit

Thursday 3rd October 2024

Care Inspections: Hints & Tips from the Citation experts

We know that ideally, every care provider would be getting a ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ rating in their Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections. But we also know that realistically, this can be difficult, especially with the implementation of the new single assessment framework, and the problems that has brought. Over at Citation, they have a bunch of proven tips to improve or enhance your care service’s rating so you can find some clarity amongst the chaos.

Click below to find out more in their informative blog.

Citation: Employment Law proposals uncovered

With Labour's plans to introduce a new Employment Bill within their first 100 days in government, it’s time to think ahead and prepare your business.

From unfair dismissal rights to fair pay and sick pay reforms our Partner Citation’s FREE guide ‘Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay – 30+ Employment Law proposals uncovered’  gives an overview of the latest proposals so you can get ahead.

Spectrum Review Meetings

The Association has an agreement with the Spectrum Consortium where all of our members can benefit from their buying power discounts from over 50 different suppliers. 

Not only do you receive discounted products and services, but every quarter you receive a cash rebate on the goods you have brought.

Membership is not automatic but you can enrol here.

NIHR and Join Dementia Research Initiative

Would you like to contribute to the way dementia looks in the future?

Join Dementia Research is a UK-wide Department of Health and Social Care-funded  service that makes it easy for anyone to take part in vital dementia research studies.

Organisations like yourselves can play a key part in offering your clients, their family members and carers the opportunity to take part in important dementia research.

Ally Cares is Awarded Global Excellence Award for Most Innovative Care Home Technology Company 2024

On the 10th July 2024, Ally Cares, the UK's leading evidence-based AI Resident Monitoring System, was named the   Winner of Most Innovative Care Home Technology Company 2024   in the   Global Excellence Awards from Global Health & Pharma Magazine.

This prestigious award recognises Ally Cares' outstanding innovation and dedication to improving care home operations and resident well-being through advanced technology.

Click on the link opposite to find out more about this award and how you can benefit from our partnership with Ally Cares.

WMCA News & Updates

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

Latest information from:-

• CQC
• Dept of Health & Social Care
• National Care Assoc
• Skills for Care
• and many more

The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

30 July 2024

10-11am

The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

6 August 2024

10-11am

7 August 2024

10-11am

13 August 2024

10-11am