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5 May 2026

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Excellence in Care Awards 2026 - Nominations Now Open! 

We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the Excellence in Care Awards 2026, exclusively for WMCA Members.


These awards celebrate outstanding individuals across the social care sector, recognising excellence in 11 categories covering every role — from Directors and Registered Managers to Deputies, Seniors, Support Workers, Cooks, Housekeepers and Domestic/OfficeTeams. Every contribution matters, and this is your opportunity to highlight those who go above and beyond.


Key details:


·  11 award categories

·  Winners receive a trophy and £500 cash prize

·  Shortlisted finalists will be invited to our Awards Evening on Friday 16th October 2026

·  All nominators will be entered into a prize draw for 1 of 5 x £100 Amazon vouchers


📅 Nominations close on 31st July 2026
👉 Submit your nomination here: WMCA Care Awards 2026


Let’s celebrate the exceptional people who make care safe, compassionate and high‑quality across the WMCA network.


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🚨 Stop the Press 🚨


Social Care & Independent Sector Faculty Relaunch event

2 June 2026

9.30am - 1.00pm (plus networking lunch)


FREE to Care Providers


Venue:


Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT


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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.

     

Online Training

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Birmingham and Solihull Registered Managers Network

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20 May 2026

9.30am - 11.30am

Online

     

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Need Help completing the DSPT?

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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.


We also have a new offer, a free onsite, in-person  Digital Health Check .


Click the button for more info.

     

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West Midlands Care Association  enquiries@wmca.care  01384 943000

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