What We Do

We offer services for all types of Care Businesses
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The Association offers the crucial support Care providers require to deliver sustainable excellence within community, nursing, special needs and residential home settings.

Most services are delivered by the dedicated team at the Association office with support from our board members (
meet our team )

A raft of far-ranging services enables members to spend more hours doing what they do best - care - while we carry out essential, time-consuming tasks necessary for CQC compliance and business


We operate across the seven boroughs in the West Midlands plus the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire.  We don't make any distinction in our membership so members can access services, events and resources across all of our various divisions.  Learn more about the West Midlands Care Association group here


We also offer our DBS service outside of the West Midlands area to Care Providers across the country


Membership is charged per year. Click here to see our membership rates

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Why join us?

Our members operate across all sectors across the West Midlands Herefordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Click here for a list


We offer our members...

Advice and Information

Our staff have a deep knowledge of the care industry and we are available during normal office hours to answer your questions. We send out regular newsletters and communications and update our website and facebook page daily with news that effects the industry.


We also have example policies, procedures and templates available


Legal Helpline

In conjunction with care sector lawyers Harrison Clark Rickerbys, the Association runs a free legal helpline for members, with reduced rates for additional legal advice


i care Ambassadors

i care Ambassadors are care workers who champion what it is like to work in the care sector. To be an i care ambassador is very rewarding.


For more information click here


Recruitment support

The Association has set up a dedicated recruitment website  for members job vacancies.


This website has been optimised for those looking for work in care. 


It is also a recruitment resource through our Employers Hub, bringing together advice on recruitment in one place.


We run regular careers fairs for those looking for employment in care under our Proud to Care banner.  WMCA members can exhibit free of charge at these careers fairs, connecting them with prospective employees


Check out Proud to Care West Midlands here


Digital Transformation Fund

The Association is working with local ICSs in administering the Digital Transformation Fund (DISC)


If you are looking to move to Digital Care Records, see what funding is available here


HR helpline and advice

WMCA has partnered with HR providers Citation Ltd to offer our members a FREE HR helpline and support service.


Learn more about Citation here

Financial Benefits

Members can obtain substantial discounts from prime care sector suppliers. These include Citation, Quality Care Group, JLA, Fireco, and Aid Call. Preferential rates also apply for some legal banking and energy sourcing services


Liaison and Lobbying

The Association meets regularly with Social Services, MPs, CQC and training agencies. We also represent the care community on Safeguarding boards and other committees. Through our membership of the Care Association Alliance, we form a network of over 9000 care providers that has a voice that is listened to by central government.


Buying Club

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 recieve a cash rebate on the goods you have brought.

Trusted Assessors

The Association runs several Trusted Assessor schemes on behalf of care providers, freeing up time spent travelling to hospitals to do assessments.


To find out more click here.


Members of the Institute of Health and Social Care Management (IHSCM)

The Association has signed up to be a registered 'Care Hub' for our members to be part of the IHSCM. This membership supports managers by helping them to meet these challenges and understand, develop, share and celebrate good practice.


Discounted rates on Job Advertisement packages

WMCA offers members discounts on advertising their job vacancies across a number of jobs boards, due to our partnership with Social Care People, including websites such as:


  • Indeed
  • CV Library
  • Total Jobs
  • Reed
  • And many more!


Find out more about Social Care People here


Discounted rates on business mobile phone packages

Members can access discounts on the purchase of mobile phones for their business when they go through our corporate telecoms partner, We Care Communications.

Discounted DBS Searches

Operating as an umbrella group for disclosures, the association ensures efficient processing at the lowest industry rates. More Info  

Events

The Association organises regular provider meetings in each of our local authority areas as well as conferences and workshops on different care topics. A full schedule of our events can be found here

Better Security Better Care

WMCA is the Local Support Organisation for the national Better Security Better Care program, providing free support to CQC registered providers to complete the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT), For more information click  here


Registered Managers Networks

The Association runs registered managers networks, in partnership with Skills for Care, for managers within the Black Country, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.


For more information click here


Workforce Development Fund

WMCA is the Workforce Development Fund Partnership for the West Midlands. This means you can claim funding through us from Skills for Care to go towards staff training and qualifications. More more information click  here

Discounted Training

The Association has relationships with various training providers and we can signpost you to someone who can meet your needs, at a discounted price. We also run training courses on various subjects throughout the year. Details can be found on our dedicated training portal


Marketing your business

Our members often comment that it is becoming increasingly difficult to find new residents/service users


The Association has set up a dedicated website for those looking for care which includes a directory of our member care providers.


Check out Help Me Find Care here


Discounted rates on International Recruitment packages

With our partnership with BA Healthcare, WMCA are able to offer our members discounted rates on recruiting staff from abroad, through BA Healthcare's programme.


Find out more about BA Healthcare here


Meet Our Team

West Midlands Care Association Board Members
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