Welcome to another edition of What’s New in Adult Social Care, where we share the latest updates, learning opportunities, and resources for health and social care managers and teams across Sussex.
If you missed last week’s newsletter on Communication skills you can click here to read in now.
Taking place on Thursday 5th February 2026, 10:00am – 11:00am, this webinar aims to support registered managers to implement effective dementia training that improves care quality and engagement for people living with dementia. It will provide an overview of key resources, qualifications and funding routes, alongside real examples from providers who have strengthened their dementia practice.
It will cover:
Skills for Care has released a new set of dementia resources designed to support people living with dementia and those who care for them. Created for the adult social care workforce and for family carers, these resources provide clear, accessible and person-centred information to help maintain quality of life at every stage of the condition.
They cover:
You can also watch a series of short videos on building connection and communication via the page.
Click here to explore the resources →
As digital tools, automation and AI become more established in health and social care, communication remains one of the most enduring human skills we depend on. This week’s newsletter brings together learning opportunities and reflective resources to help strengthen confident, compassionate and effective communication across your teams.
The Wellbeing Collective is hosting three free online events throughout February, all focused on developing confidence and clarity in difficult or sensitive workplace conversations. These sessions offer practical tools, reflection spaces, and opportunities to strengthen communication and leadership practice. See below for details:
Webinar – Courageous Conversations: Building Trust & Meaningful Change
Wednesday 4th February 2026, 09:30am – 10:30am
A practical session on navigating complex or sensitive discussions.
It will explore:
Click here to find out more and register →
Silent Coaching
Tuesday 10th February 2026, 10:30am – 11:30am
An introduction to Silent Coaching and its role in self-reflection and personal growth.
It will explore:
Click here to find out more and register →
Collective Conversations
Wednesday 25th February 2026, 09:30am – 10:30am
A monthly reflective space for peer discussion, shared learning, and support. Open to all staff and leaders.
Click here to find out more and register →
Our What’s New in Adult Social Care newsletter highlights key resources for health and social care managers and teams across Sussex. This week’s edition includes:
This free in-person event is open to all organisations across East Sussex, including VCSE groups, private businesses and public sector teams. It is designed for anyone looking to strengthen their workplace wellbeing offer, support staff with mental health and musculoskeletal health, and connect with other forward-thinking organisations.
Hosted by the Centre for Wellbeing at Work East Sussex, the morning will also feature guest speaker Jason Rawding, who will explore how workplace humour can build connection, support culture, and encourage positive change.
Event details:
Date: Thursday 4th December 2025
Time: 10:00am – 13:00pm
Venue: The Welcome Building, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP
Cost: Free
Citizens Advice is offering free one-hour training sessions to help frontline staff support households with health, energy and money challenges this winter. The training is ideal for anyone who regularly works with the public, including health and care staff, council teams, emergency services, and community organisations.
Dates and booking links:
This week’s newsletter focuses on sustainability in health and social care, prompted by the increasing expectations outlined in the CQC’s Quality Statement: Environmental Sustainability. It brings together guidance, training opportunities, and practical tools for anyone wanting to understand this area more clearly and explore what it means for the sector.
St Wilfrid’s Hospice has just released an extra funded date for their Intermediate Communication Skills course. This one day online course is suitable for generalist palliative care staff and new staff working in health and social care settings. It is a useful background to empower you with the skills for any conversation in palliative and end of life care including ReSPECT.
Course date: 22nd January 2026, 09:30am – 15:30pm
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