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Applications open for fully funded Research Masters

Written by Juliet Smith on 5 June 2024. Posted in Accredited leadership developmen L5+. Leave a Comment

The South Coast INSIGHT Programme (SCIP), funded by NIHR, is a an opportunity for early career health and social care professionals to undertake fully funded Masters in Research, inclusive of UKRI stipend. Eligible applicants will be early career nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, social workers and public health professionals.

There are 30 places available for a 2024/25 start within the South Central region, to be hosted by the University of Southampton, Oxford Brookes University, University of Winchester, University of Portsmouth and Southampton Solent University.

There is also a webinar on 6th June at 16:00pm for more information. Click here to register for the webinar →

The deadline for applications is 7th July 2024. Click here to access the application form →

For general enquiries contact the SCIP team: [email protected]

Eating well as you age – Undernutrition training for frontline workers, professionals and volunteers

Written by Juliet Smith on 1 June 2024. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Brighton and Hove Food Partnership & Impact Initiatives
Date: Wednesday 5th June 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm
Delivery mode: In-person
Venue: The Community Kitchen,113 Queens Road, Brighton and Hove, BN1 3XG
Cost: £10
Suitable for: Professionals, volunteers or staff who work with older adults.

Course description:
‘This training will teach you how to identify the signs of undernutrition and dehydration in older adults, helping you gain an understanding of what measures you can take to minimise the risk of these, including demonstrating practical ideas on how to fortify foods. You will explore undernutrition, its causes and effects, have some useful tips and ideas to fortify foods, and learn how to use the handy nutrition wheel as a conversation starter.’

What will this course cover?

The role of good nutrition and hydration in older adults
The impact of the cost of living/energy crisis and the pandemic on undernutrition
Possible red flags when it comes to undernutrition and dehydration
The nutrition wheel and how to use it

Click here to find out more about this training →

Celebrating Excellence in Care: Annual West Sussex Care Awards 2024

Written by Juliet Smith on 29 May 2024. Posted in Event. Leave a Comment

‘The Annual West Sussex Care Awards took place on the evening of 23rd May 2024, at the prestigious Long Furlong Barn in Worthing, honouring the outstanding dedication and achievements of professionals and volunteers in the care sector. The event highlighted the exceptional contributions of individuals and organisations committed to providing exemplary care services in West Sussex.’ – West Sussex Partners in Care

Click here to read the full press release to find out more about the awards →

Updates from WSPiC

Written by Juliet Smith on 25 May 2024. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

WSPiC’s latest newsletter was sent out Friday 24th May and as usual the mail-out was packed with updates and resources for providers in West Sussex, including the below:

Safeguarding Standards Tool
MOCH training for Care Homes
NEW Dementia website for West Sussex
FREE MS training
Digital Care Hub: FREE training
End of Life training
Digital Care Hub latest news

Click here to access WSPiC’s latest newsletter →

Mary Seacole Sussex Leadership Programme applications open

Written by Juliet Smith on 18 May 2024. Posted in Leadership and management fundamentals, Looking at great leadership in social care with compassionate and inclusive leadership. Leave a Comment

Date: Monday 24th June 2024 (welcome meeting) – Monday 13th January 2025
Course length: Six-month-long programme – Includes approx. 8-10 hours of self-study each week
Delivery mode: Online
Cost: £150 per participant which must be funded by the participants department/organisation.
Suitable for: First time managers in health or social care who lead a team and are keen to develop their leadership behaviours and skills and connect with colleagues across the Sussex wide system.
Qualification: NHS Leadership Academy Award in Health and Care Leadership.

Course description:
‘The programme will prepare you for the demands of leadership in the healthcare system today – and into the future. It will give you the theoretical knowledge and practical understanding needed to deliver inspiring leadership. During the programme, you’ll cover eight units of study on leadership fundamentals along with four further units that relate to core management skills.’
Click here to download the participant guide to find out more →

Course commitments:

Contribute to the online discussion forums
Complete the online activities
Attend all three face-to-face workshop days
Complete and pass the 2,000 word final assignment

Course dates:

Welcome Meeting: Monday 24th June, 13:00pm – 14:15pm
Workshop 1: Tuesday 16th July, 09:30am – 16:30pm
Workshop 2: Tuesday 10th September, 09:30am – 16:30pm
Workshop 3: Thursday 14th November, 09:30am – 16:30pm
Assignment Deadline: Monday 13th January 2025, 17:00pm

The deadline for applications is Monday 3rd June (end of day). If you have any questions or require any assistance in completing the application please contact [email protected]

Click here to access the application page where you can find out more about this programme →

Author: Juliet Smith