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How can older people thrive in care homes?

Written by Juliet Smith on 9 October 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Join My Home Life England, the National Care Forum and Surrey County Council on 20th October for a discussion on the transformative impact of the Thriving in Residential Care research, one of the largest qualitative studies exploring the experiences of older people living in care homes.

The free session will explore how the research can support care teams, improve service quality, and influence CQC ratings. Sarah Rajendram, Commissioning Manager at Surrey County Council, will also share how Surrey is using the findings to shape future care home provision.

Click here to sign up for the webinar →

New sessions added to the South East Autumn–Winter Career Series!

Written by Juliet Smith on 9 October 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

These newly added sessions explore different topics and offer varied opportunities. They are interactive and open to all health and care professionals in the South East. You can join one or as many as you like, depending on what’s most relevant for you or your team.

#IAmRemarkable: 6th November, 12:30pm – 14:00pm

A pilot workshop with Dr Tisha Patel. This 90-minute session empowers individuals to celebrate their achievements and challenge the stigma around self-promotion.

Find out more and register →

Leading Through Change: 4th December, 12:00pm – 13:30pm

Explore how to guide your team with care and clarity during times of transition.

Find out more and register →

Emotional Wellbeing Through Change: 13th January, 12:00pm – 13:30pm

Learn how to support yourself and others during periods of change.

Find out more and register →

Communicating Change: 11th February, 12:00pm – 13:30pm

Discover how to communicate with transparency and impact when navigating change.

Find out more and register →

See the full list of sessions in the series →

MS Awareness training for care providers

Written by Juliet Smith on 4 October 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

As part of MS-UK’s work to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis (MS), they are offering free online MS sessions for care and support professionals (or volunteers) who may be supporting people with multiple sclerosis.

Date: Friday 10th October 2025
Time: 10:00am – 11:30pm

The session will cover:

What is MS?
Symptoms that may impact on wellbeing
A personal insight into living well with MS
Symptom management and wellness – what support do people with MS need?
MS-UK services and how we can support the MS community and their allies
How care and support workers can support people on their MS journey

Click here to find out more and register→

Delirium & Dementia: Recognising, Responding, and Supporting Together

Written by Juliet Smith on 2 October 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

This interactive webinar, hosted on Monday 8th December 2025 between 14:00pm – 15:00pm, will explore delirium in people living with dementia, highlighting how to recognise early signs, understand risk factors, and respond effectively. Designed for both healthcare professionals and family carers, the session will offer practical strategies for prevention and management, real-life examples, and opportunities for questions.

Click here to find out more and register →

Skills for Care – Creating a positive workplace culture seminar

Written by Juliet Smith on 27 September 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Date: Thursday 30th October or Thursday 11th December 2025
Time: 10:00am – 15:30pm
Delivery mode: Online via Zoom
Cost: £250+VAT per person – 10% discount is available for ASC-WDS account holders.
Suitable for: Leaders, senior leaders and managers.
Please note: Registrations for the October seminar close on Friday 24th October.

Seminar overview:
This session focuses on how to shape a culture where people feel included, supported, and able to thrive. You’ll explore practical tools like the Culture Iceberg model and the positive culture toolkit, and learn how to challenge unhelpful workplace habits while creating space for something better. It’s a chance to reflect, build confidence, and take away ideas you can start using with your team.

Benefits of attending:

Discover the core elements of a thriving workplace culture
Build your organisational culture in alignment with CQC’s Single Assessment Framework
Use the tools provided to analyse, implement, and document improvements.

Click here to find out more and register →

NIHR Health and Care Professionals Internship Programme

Written by Juliet Smith on 26 September 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Applications are open for a unique opportunity to help registered health and care professionals across Kent, Surrey and Sussex develop their research skills and confidence.

📌 Funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and hosted by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, the programme will run for three years, supporting 23 interns annually with awards of up to £10,000 each.

💡 Internships are tailored to your learning needs and career goals, with opportunities at four levels:
• Stepping into research
• Growing in research
• Research delivery leadership
• Clinical/practitioner academic leadership

✅ What’s included?
• Placements
• Mentorship
• Academic modules
• Small-scale research projects

This inclusive programme particularly welcomes applicants from under-represented groups and professions, with a strong focus on public and patient involvement.

Applications close: 31st October 2025

Find out more and apply here → https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/news/empowering-future-researchers-new-nihr-health-and-care-professionals-internship-programme-launches

Webinar series: The power of sensor-based technology

Written by Juliet Smith on 20 September 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

To mark Falls Prevention Week, Digital Care Hub are running a 2 part mini-series on the power of sensor-based technology. Find out more and register by following the links below:

Wellbeing in Focus: Sensor Technology and the Care Journey
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
14:00pm – 15:30pm

Part one of a two-part mini-series exploring the benefits of sensor-based technology from both care organisation and service user perspectives. Includes insights and data from Sensio on wellbeing and sleep, and real experiences from care providers already using this technology. Click here to find out more and register →

Beyond falls: How sensor tech is unlocking safer, calmer care
Wednesday 24th September 2025
14:00pm – 15:30pm

Part two of the mini-series looking beyond falls prevention to the wider benefits of sensor technology, such as improved sleep and wellbeing. Featuring data from Ally Cares, contributions from Care England, and guest talks from providers sharing their experiences. Click here to find out more and register →

Author: Juliet Smith