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University of Chichester: NIHR INSIGHT Programme for South East 

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You can choose to apply for the fully funded NIHR INSIGHT Programme with the University of Chichester. The start date for the programme will be September 2024 (TBC). Applications close mid August.

For further information about how to apply for this opportunity, please contact: [email protected]. Or if you have any general enquiries regarding this opportunity and its relevance to social care managers then please email: [email protected].

Please see the flyer attached below for more information on this programme.

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Applications open for fully funded Research Masters

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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]

Mile pathway newsletter  – 3rd June 2024

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The UK population is ageing, with over 50% of UK adults expected to be 50 and over by 2035 (Office for Health Improvement & Disparities, 2022). As a manager in health and social care you will be keenly aware of the challenges that ageing presents. However, focusing on the more positive aspects of ageing rather than its limitations can help us cultivate an enriching environment where older adults are valued, respected and encouraged to flourish.

Please click here to access this week’s newsletter →

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

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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 →

MILE pathway newsletter – 27th May 2024

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The key topic for this week’s newsletter is Strengths-based leadership. Strengths-based leadership in health and social care focuses on identifying and leveraging the unique skills and abilities of individuals and teams to enhance service delivery and outcomes.

Please click here to access this week’s newsletter →

Celebrating Excellence in Care: Annual West Sussex Care Awards 2024

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‘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

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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 →

Skills for Care’s new ‘Induction Toolkit’!

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Skills for Care recently released their new induction toolkit to ensure a positive and welcoming start for new workers. The toolkit guides you through various stages of the induction process with practical advice, checklists and resources to support each stage. The resource also provides advice on inclusion, diversity, and cultural awareness as well as inducting disabled workers.

Click here to access the toolkit →

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