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27 May 2025

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This week...


  • WMCA Updates
    • Members Online Workshop -  Keeping Control of Costs through Effective Rostering
    • June Conference - Introducing our Speakers
    • Pimp my Zimmer Competition
    • International Recruitment E-Bulletin - May 2025
  • WMCA Partner Updates
    • Christie & Co -  2025 Care Market Review - Operator Sentiment Survey
    • Ally's technology monitoring systems featured on BBC
    • Citation - Mental Health Resources
  • Latest Sector News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars

     

WMCA Members Only Workshop

Keeping Control of Costs through Effective Rostering

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Introducing our June Conference Speakers

We are delighted to introduce two of our speakers for our Conference on 19th June. The theme for this Conference is " Is your Care Service Responsive?"


Paula Cashmore , Independent Care Quality Consultant at Achievable Care Quality Community , will be presenting on "Is your Domiciliary Care business Responsive? " Paula is kindly offering a 50% discount to WMCA members for their services.


Sarah McCormack , Business Development & Taskforce Executive, at Delphi Care Solutions will be presenting on "Responsive: A Practical Guide to CQC Readiness"


Click on the above links to find out more about these speakers.

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Click below to book your place at the Conference.

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Pimp my Zimmer Competition 2025

Entries are open for our ever popular Pimp my Zimmer Competition!


Zimmer Frames are a part of life for many older people but sometimes - particularly if they have dementia - they don't like using them as they cannot associate with them.


Research has shown that you can encourage your residents and service users to use their Zimmer Frame by decorating them with items or a theme that means something to them.


We are always amazed at the imagination and creativity that goes into some of the entries and you can see many of them on our website.


You have until 16th June to submit your entry and the winner will be announced at our Summer Conference on 19th June and will receive a luxury hamper.


Good luck!



International Recruitment E-Bulletin - May 2025

WM-Adass have asked us to share with our members their May 2025 IR E-Bulletin. It includes programme updates, local innovation, and signposting to support both care providers and international care workers.

     

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 and Data Protection in General for Care Homes

29 May 2025
2.00-3.00pm

Virtual
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Unlocking the West Midlands Displaced International Care Worker Pool

3 June 2025
11.00-11.45am

Virtual

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The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care

3 June 2025

10.00-11.00am

Virtual

     

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