Author: Juliet Smith

Resilience-Based Clinical Supervision Programme for Social Care Registered Nurses

Resilience-based Clinical Supervision (RBCS) provides a safe, supportive space for participants to explore challenges, reflect on practice, and enhance their well-being—essential when caring for vulnerable people. This fully funded programme is for nurses and nurse associates in social care across England, supported by NHS England.

Programme details:

  • 14-hour total commitment (includes pre-work, group sessions, reflection, and evaluation).
  • Delivered online in small groups (max 8 participants).
  • Active participation required—camera, microphone, and a quiet space needed.
  • Counts towards CPD for revalidation.

Session breakdown:

  • Pre-work (up to 1 hour).
  • Sessions 1–3 (3 hours each) – Covers RBCS principles and practice.
  • Sessions 4–5 (2 hours each) – Focuses on practice and cascading RBCS in your organisation.

Upcoming groups: April 2025 start dates

  • Wednesdays (afternoons) – From 23rd April
  • Mondays (mornings) – From 28th April
  • Thursdays (mornings) – From 24th April
  • Wednesdays (afternoons) – From 30th April

Further information:

Cyber security in health & social care

From resident records to staff details and financial information, care homes handle a huge amount of sensitive data—so it’s important to keep it secure.
 
In this edition, we’ll sharing practical resources, webinars, and training to help you and your team stay cyber-savvy. Whether it’s spotting a phishing email, securing your systems, or understanding data protection, these tools will help you build confidence and keep everything running smoothly.

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What’s New in Adult Social Care? – 10th March 2025

Welcome to this week’s edition of ‘What’s New in Adult Social Care’—your update for care managers and teams across Sussex.

You can read the 10th March newsletter here.

As always, all editions are uploaded to the MILE newsletter page so you can catch up on any you may have missed. Feel free to share this newsletter with anyone who might benefit from it.

New ‘Cyber Game’ for social care

The Digital Care Hub has launched its first-ever Cyber Game—an interactive and engaging way for care managers and care workers to learn about cyber security and data protection.

Through real-world scenarios, players test their knowledge, make decisions, and receive scores based on security, time, and cost. This gamified approach helps improve retention and provides real-time feedback on identifying and responding to cyber risks.

Play the Cyber Game here

Reminder: Claim training & qualification funding before 21st March!

The Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) provides funding for training and skill development for non-regulated care staff in England, including deputy managers, CQC-registered managers, and agency workers.

You can claim funding for eligible training and courses that are paid for and started between 1st April 2024 and 31st March 2025The application deadline is 21st March 2025—don’t miss out!

Find out more: A guide for employers.

Supporting people to live healthier lives

Ensuring the people we support can live healthier, more independent lives is at the heart of great care. It’s about more than meeting immediate needs—it’s about empowering individuals to take control of their health and wellbeing, making choices that enhance their quality of life now and in the future.
 
In this issue, we explore how care home teams can support better health outcomes. From promoting physical activity to having positive conversations about making healthier choices, small changes can make a big difference. When staff really understand residents’ individual needs and preferences, they can provide truly person-centred care that not only supports day-to-day wellbeing but also helps reduce their future needs for care and support.

Click here to read this week’s newsletter →

New medicines management resources

Skills for Care has launched a new medicines management resource page. This comprehensive resource includes guidance, checklists, and best practices to ensure safe and effective medication management. The page features:

  • A checklist for medicines management training: For checking that the content and quality of your medicines management training is at the recommended standard
  • A medicines competency assessment guide and record: A guide on how to assess competency alongside a record to document assessments (electronic/paper)
  • Quality assurance checklists for medicines training processes: For auditing whether your medicines management training and competency assessment processes are at the recommended standard.

Click here to access the resources →

Funding Increase for SESCA’s Sponsorship Scheme

SESCA has announced an increase in funding available to employers through its sponsorship scheme. Employers can now access up to £5,000 per displaced international care worker to help offset recruitment costs.

Registration for the scheme closes in June 2025—click here to register your interest today.

Click here to learn more in SESCA’s latest ‘International Recruitment Bulletin’ →

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