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September 30, 2025

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30 September 2025

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📢 URGENT: Important Update: Thursday’s Autumn Conference (2nd October 10.00am) Now Online

Due to a major error with the venue - completely outside of our control - we will now be holding Thursday’s conference fully online.

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. This is the first time we’ve encountered an issue like this, and we’re working hard to ensure the virtual event runs smoothly.

Please do not travel to the venue, as the in-person element will no longer take place.

🗓️ You can view the revised agenda, including updated timings, here: 👉

WMCA Autumn Providers Conference 2025

🎥 Everyone booked onto the event will receive a Zoom Link to log in and join us online.

Thank you for your continued support—we lo ok forward to welcoming you virtually.

Calling all Registered Managers

Would you like to share your experiences to help others?

Every year we hold two registered manager's conferences and one of the most popular elements is the Manager's Q&A session .

We have begun planning for next year's conference which will be on the 22nd January , and we are looking for managers to participate as part of the panel.

The theme of the conference is ' Is your Care Service Well Led? ' so we are really keen to hear from managers who are happy to share their experiences. If that's you, please email enquiries@wmca.care .

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HCR Law Autumn Legal Update

11th November 2025

11.30am - 12.30pm (Virtual)

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This webinar from longstanding WMCA partner HCR Law on legal updates for the care sector offers essential insights into recent regulatory changes and legal challenges faced by providers.

It covers the current top five legal issues care providers must be aware of, such as safeguarding, employment law, compliance, safeguarding, and contractual obligations.

Book here

WMCA Members Safeguarding Adults Awareness course

14th November 2025

9.30am - 1:30pm

This online safeguarding course for social care providers is designed to enhance understanding and enforcement of safeguarding protocols. It covers key topics such as recognising abuse and neglect, listening to vulnerable individuals, and implementing effective safeguarding policies.

This course is FULLY FUNDED through the WMCA.

This course is only available to Members of WMCA.

Book here

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Streamlining International Recruitment with Lifted: Updates for West Midlands Care Providers

14th October 2026

11.00am - 12.00pm ( Virtual)

Exploitation in International Recruitment: “Why Now?”

20th October 2025

2.30pm - 4.00pm (Virtual)

The Changing Landscape of International Recruitment: Legal and HR Essentials

23rd October 2026

11.00am - 12.15pm (Virtual)

To find out more, click the link below

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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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