WMCA Newsletter

March 31, 2026

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31 March 2026

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WMCA Easter Bank Holiday Hours

Please note that our offices will be closed on Friday 3rd April (Good Friday) and Monday 6th April (Bank Holiday).

💰 An Introduction to Tendering in the Care Sector 💰

Winning contracts in the care sector can be challenging. From understanding frameworks to meeting commissioner requirements, many providers miss opportunities simply because they’re unsure how the tendering process works.

That’s why our Partner, Citation , has created a FREE guide to tendering in care , designed specifically for care providers.

This guide will help you:

• Understand how tendering works in the care sector
• Identify the right contract opportunities for your organisation
• Prepare compliant and competitive submissions
• Improve your chances of securing local authority or NHS contracts
• Avoid common mistakes when bidding for care contracts

Download your FREE Guide

Citation supports thousands of UK orga nisations with compliance, HR, Health & Safety, and procurement support.

Call 0345 844 1111 or click here to find out how Citation can help your organisation grow.

Don’t forget to mention ‘West Midlands Care Association’ to access your preferential partner support.

DBS Made Simple

🎞️ Part Seven of our shorts on the DBS system

Continuing our video lessons on the DBS system, this week’s video discusses

international recruitment.

A DBS only checks history within the UK, even if your team members has only arrived in the UK today you still need to process a DBS. Background checks vary country to country and we have support links on our website.

You can watch our video below which discusses this in more detail.

Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to complete a DBS application on our portal.

📅 Webinar - Book Your Place

Join our free two‑part webinar designed to help your care business stay financially sustainable and understand the latest legal changes. With expert speakers from Quality of Care and HCR Law, this high‑demand session will give you the tools you need to respond effectively to April’s cost rises, which will have a significant impact on the financial health of your organisation.

Click the image below to book your place.

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Just over 2 weeks to go until our Spring Providers Conference — last chance to secure your spot.

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📅 Oliver McGowen - Book Your Place

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

Click for a full list of upcoming events

All Events

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

News

Online Training

Managing Digital Risk:

How to use and share information appropriately

Staffing and Roles

1 April 2026

10.00am - 10.30am ( Online)

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Book here

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Need Help completing the DSPT?

West Midlands Care Association is your local Better Security Better Care support organisation, offering free online resources, workshops and one-to-one support to help CQC registered providers complete the DSPT.