February is Dignity Action Month, an annual opportunity for health and social care workers to raise awareness of the importance of Dignity in Care. The event is promoted as part of the Dignity in Care campaign, first launched in 2006, that has continued to gather thousands of registered Dignity Champions to pledge their commitment to promoting the core values. Find out more about the work they do by following the links below:
Welcome to this week’s edition of ‘What’s New in Adult Social Care’—your update for care managers and teams across Sussex.
This week, we’ve included a range of upcoming networking opportunities and events that we think you’ll find useful—don’t miss the events section for all the details.
You can read the 27th January 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.
The Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) is a fund to support training and skill development for non-regulated care staff in England, including deputy managers, CQC-registered managers, and agency workers. Funding can be claimed for eligible training and courses that are both paid for and started between 1st April 2024 and 31st March 2025. The application deadline is 21st March 2025.
This edition of the MILE newsletter focuses on enhancing care through AI and technology, providing insights to help you stay informed about innovative tools and best practices in adult social care. Click the link below to explore:
Read the 20th January MILE Newsletter.
Welcome to another update on What’s New in Adult Social Care, where we share the latest courses and resources for health and social care managers and teams in Sussex.
The NHS Leadership Academy have partnered with Pearson TQ to deliver the Edward Jenner, Mary Seacole and Rosalind Franklin leadership programmes, with a new initiative where learners can gain a nationally recognised accredited CMI qualification as part of their studies. Find out more about the programmes below:
Edward Jenner CMI Accredited Programme
Next cohort start 28th April 2025
Course length: 8-10 months – Approximately 2 hours per week (plus 1 week to write assignments)
Delivery mode: Online
Qualification: CMI Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership.
Cost: £590+VAT
Suitable for: Anyone aspiring to their first leadership or management role within the health and care sector over the next 1-2 years.
Find out more and apply →
Mary Seacole CMI Accredited Programme
Next cohort start 24th February 2025
Course length: 10-12 months – Approximately 5 hours per week (plus a requirement to write assignments)
Delivery mode: Online
Qualification: CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership
Cost: £1,200+VAT
Suitable for: Anyone in a leadership position with responsibilities for people and services who will have the opportunity to apply what they learn to the workplace.
Find out more and apply →
Rosalind Franklin CMI Accredited Programme (booking coming soon)
Next cohort start around 4th April 2025 (provisional date)
Course length: 12-14 months – Approximately 5 hours per week (plus a requirement to write assignments)
Delivery mode: Online
Qualification: CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice (module ‘Strategic Leadership’)
Cost: £1,500+VAT
Suitable for: Mid-level leaders aspiring to lead large and complex programmes, departments, services, or systems.
Find out more →
This interactive 6-week course has been thoughtfully designed to address critical language and cultural challenges faced by overseas carers in social care settings. Originally developed to assist care providers with CQC compliance, the program has evolved to meet the needs of modern care teams and is now delivered online for maximum accessibility.
Through live webinars, participants will engage in dynamic, interactive sessions featuring clear presentations, comprehension exercises, real-life scenarios, and reflective discussions.
Date options:
Course 1: 10:00am to 11:30am each Wednesday for 6 weeks, from 5th February to 12th March 2025
Course 2: 10:00am to 11:30am each Thursday for 6 weeks, from 6th February to 13th March 2025
Course 3: 12:00pm to 1:30pm each Thursday for 6 weeks, from 6th February to 13th March 2025
Course 4: 2:00pm to 3:30pm each Thursday for 6 weeks, from 6th February to 13th March 2025
This newsletter highlights a selection of essential safeguarding courses and resources, offering you the opportunity to refresh your knowledge and stay up-to-date with best practice. As a registered manager, you play a pivotal role in fostering safeguarding awareness and ensuring the welfare of those in your care. Our aim is to support you in feeling confident and empowered to create a safe and supportive environment in your service.
Join The Medication Training Company online on Tuesday 18th March 2025, from 9:25am to 3:15pm, for a practical masterclass on medication management, led by pharmacist John Greene. Designed for care home managers and senior staff, this session covers:
1) How to manage and reduce the risk from medication errors
2) How to attain and maintain top ratings from CQC for managing medicines
For more details or to pre-book, please click here.
How can we support individuals to live their lives as fully and independently as possible while at the same time staying safe? Achieving this balance is at the heart of positive risk management in adult social care. With the right training, resources, and knowledge-sharing, we can empower our staff teams to make informed choices about risk. This newsletter shares practical resources, tools, and insights to help you in positive risk assessment and management in care, helping the people we support to live more fulfilling lives.
Enhanced Leadership Pathway
