This week’s edition of the MILE newsletter focuses on developing clinical leadership, strengthening health knowledge, and building confidence in working closely with health partners. It brings together learning opportunities to support those who want to enhance their clinical skills, grow their leadership capability, and navigate the wider health and care system more effectively.
The NHS South East Leadership Academy is hosting a series of informal Lunch and Learn sessions designed to support health and social care professionals to strengthen their leadership and influencing skills.
Each one-hour session is designed to fit into busy working days and can be attended individually or as part of the full series. The sessions are open to all NHS and social care colleagues working across the South East region.
Session programme (all sessions between 12:00pm – 13:00pm):
The Power of Self-Awareness: Building Stronger Connections at Work
21st April 2026
Explore personality preferences and emotional intelligence, and how these influence relationships, trust and collaboration in the workplace.
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Think Bigger: Unlock Your Potential with a Growth Mindset
30th April 2026
Learn how shifting from a fixed to a growth mindset can support career development, resilience and continuous learning.
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Connect with Confidence: Elevate Your Communication in a Hybrid World
14th May 2026
Develop practical communication techniques to strengthen connection and influence in both in-person and virtual environments.
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Smart Tech for Smart Leaders: Staying Ahead Without Burning Out
3rd June 2026
Discover practical ways to use digital tools intentionally to stay organised, informed and productive without becoming overwhelmed.
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Embracing Opportunities: Using Influence and Visibility to Maximise Prospects
22nd June 2026
Explore how visibility and influence can open doors to new opportunities, projects and partnerships.
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Welcome to another edition of What’s New in Adult Social Care, sharing a selection of the latest learning opportunities and resources for health and social care managers and teams across Sussex.
East Sussex County Council is hosting a free programme of events to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16th–20th March 2026), co-produced by the East Sussex Autism Partnership Board. The programme supports the development of the East Sussex All-Age Autism Action Plan and includes a range of sessions for professionals, including a focused event on neuro-inclusion in health and care.
Event programme:
This five-module interactive series is designed to equip senior leaders cross the South East with practical tools and techniques to lead confidently during times of change. Participants will gain a deeper insight, build stronger resilience, and enhance their ability to lead through volatility and ambiguity.
Session dates:
(Tuesdays, 12:30pm – 14:00pm)
Please note: To secure a place, you must be able to attend all five sessions.
Click here to find out more and register via the NHS South East Leadership Academy website →
This week’s newsletter focuses on recognising deterioration, trusting professional judgement, and feeling confident to escalate concerns clearly and effectively. It brings together practical resources to support care home staff and managers to spot changes early, communicate concerns well, and ensure residents receive the right care at the right time.
Utility Aid: all you need to know about member and community benefits.
Thursday 26th February 2026,
12:30pm – 13:00pm
Utility Aid secure charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK the best possible service agreements on water, gas and electricity.
During this session, Stephanie Steele (Partnerships Manager) will give more of an overview about how Utility Aid can support the care sector and insight into the new Utility Aid Foundation, collective purchasing and how this can save you money and time.
Flourish is hosting a free CPD-accredited webinar, Leading Care with Confidence, designed for new managers, aspiring leaders and experienced managers looking to strengthen confidence in their role.
Join Richard Mills, Social Care Trainer and Assessor, and Samantha Kiln, Flourish Leadership and Digital Skills Manager, for an honest, practical conversation about what confident leadership really looks like in social care, and the everyday actions that strengthen team culture, reinforce clarity and support workforce stability during challenging times.
Welcome to another edition of What’s New in Adult Social Care, sharing a selection of the latest learning opportunities and resources for health and social care managers and teams across Sussex.
Delivered in partnership with HMRC, this free webinar is for care providers and managers sponsoring international workers. It covers National Minimum Wage compliance, what to expect during HMRC checks, common sector risks, and practical steps to stay compliant.
Tuesday 7th April 2026
10:30am – 11:30am
