Sussex Palliative and End of Life Care Education

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St Peter & St James Hospice are hosting a selection of free in-person palliative Care education sessions available to those working in Health and Social Care across Sussex. The sessions are funded by NHS Sussex and delivered as part of the Sussex Palliative and End of Life Care Education and Training collaborative. Please see the sessions that are available below along with links to book:

Recognising Dying
Friday 29th November 2024
09:30am – 13:00pm 
Learning outcomes:

  • Challenge our own perceptions of death and dying
  • Recognise the signs that someone may be approaching the last days of life
  • Look into the tools and frameworks that support care at the end of life
  • Consider potential barriers to recognising the signs of dying. ​

Click here to find out more and book →

Palliative Care Emergencies
Friday 7th February 2025
09:30am – 13:00pm
Examples of course topics:

  • Neutropenic Sepsis
  • Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression
  • Hypercalcaemia
  • Super vena cava Obstruction.

Click here to find out more and book →

Symptom Management in Palliative Care
Friday 21st March 2025
09:30am – 13:00pm
Course topic:

  • The assessment and management of some of the common symptoms experienced by service users receiving palliative care and those at the end of life.

Click here to find out more and book →

Please note:

  • There is parking available on site.
  • There will be tea/coffee and biscuits available.

MILE pathway newsletter – Falls prevention

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Falls are a major cause of injury in care settings, especially among older adults. By taking a proactive approach to falls prevention, we can significantly reduce the risk of unnecessary pain, distress, and loss of independence, ultimately improving health outcomes and quality of life. In this newsletter, we share practical strategies for falls prevention, spotlight innovative research, and provide valuable resources to help you create a safer care environment.

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MILE pathway newsletter – The key drivers, legislation and policies underpinning social care

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Welcome to this week’s edition of the MILE pathway newsletter, where we look at the legislation, supporting guidance and national policies that underpin the delivery of adult social care.
 
This newsletter looks broadly at the current social care landscape, exploring the legislative foundations crucial for ensuring that care providers deliver consistent, high-quality support. Whether you’re a care manager or part of a care team, this newsletter will provide courses and resources to help you navigate the complex regulatory environment in which we operate.

Please click here to access this week’s newsletter →

National Day of Arts in Care Homes – 24th September 2024

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The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA), are dedicated to promoting the benefits of creativity and meaningful activities in care settings, and the National Day of Arts in Care Homes is a chance for services across the UK to get involved. You can check out the NAPA website to find out ways you can champion creativity and cultural engagement in your service, or access the resource document below for some ideas:

NAPA also offer a range of qualifications for practitioners interested in activity provision, and you can find out more about these by clicking the links below:

MILE pathway newsletter – Supporting oral health in care settings

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Maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial for the overall well-being of the people we support, and it’s an essential part of providing high-quality care. Poor oral health is associated with negative health outcomes such as malnutrition and has even been shown to increase the risk of acquiring aspiration pneumonia in residential care settings. In this newsletter, we’ll explore best practices, share valuable tips, and highlight resources designed to help you and your team support the oral health needs of those in your care.

Please click here to access this week’s newsletter →

‘Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme’ guidance

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On 6th September the Department of Health and Social Care shared updated information for adult social care employers on learning and development support for the financial year 2024 to 2025. 

The guidance covers:

  • The eligibility criteria for being able to make claims through the scheme
  • How the funding can be used, including the training courses and qualifications within scope of the scheme
  • When the funding will be available
  • The reimbursement rates
  • The transition arrangements from the Workforce Development Fund
  • Details on how adult social care employers can access the online claims service and make a claim.

Click here to find out more →

‘Savings, Solutions, and Sustainability’ Issue 4!

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The fourth issue of ‘Savings, Solutions, and Sustainability’ from Care England and Care Management Matters (CMM) is now available online! 

What does the issue cover?

  • Demystifying insurance: Making it work for your business
  • How to: Amplify your presence and drive occupancy
  • Homemade Circus: Enhancing care home activities for free
  • Navigating new food waste legislation in England.

Click here to read the latest issue →

Sussex Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH) training

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These free monthly sessions are delivered virtually by the Sussex Community NHS Foundation trust Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH) team and focus on self-care medications, homely remedy medications and personal care medications/items. The sessions provide an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the Self-Care and Homely Remedies Toolkit and resources will be shared with all participants that attend.

Session dates: Tuesdays – 1st October, 5th November, 3rd December 2024, 7th January, 4th February & Tuesday 4th March 2025
Time: 14:30pm
Delivery mode: Online via Microsoft Teams
Cost: Free
Suitable for: Care home staff who manage and administer medication.

How to access these sessions:
The next session is on Tuesday 1st October at 14:30pm. There is no need to book in advance and you can join any of the sessions at the scheduled time by clicking here to access the meeting →
Meeting ID: 360 113 708 985
Passcode: 3U7QkR

If you have any questions please email [email protected].

MILE pathway newsletter – Navigating the inspection process

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The introduction of the Single Assessment Framework (SAF) in 2023 aimed to streamline and enhance the assessment process with a unified goal of ensuring that those we support receive the highest quality of care. However, ongoing discussions regarding the effectiveness of the SAF may be causing uncertainty among care providers about the current regulatory processes.

While the government is currently reviewing the situation, this newsletter highlights the latest resources and guidance to help providers navigate the SAF with confidence, ensuring that high standards of care are consistently maintained across services.

Please click here to access this week’s newsletter →

Skills for Care CQC seminars

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Skills for Care offer a series of online workshops that cover a range of areas related to the CQC, and the content has been updated to reflect the CQC Single Assessment Framework. Please find the upcoming workshops below:

Improving your CQC rating seminar + practical toolkit
Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Time: 10:00am – 15:30pm
Delivery mode: Online via Zoom
Cost: £120+VAT per person (10% discount available for ASC-WDS account holders).
***Registration will close for those who wish to pay by invoice on 5th October 2024 and will close 12th October 2024 for credit card payments.
Description:
‘This interactive seminar is for services who have fallen below CQC standards and are looking for practical ways to recover. You will learn about tried and tested ways to successfully implement improvements.’
Click here to book →

Being prepared for CQC inspection seminar + practical toolkit
Date: Thursday 14th November or Wednesday 11th December 2024
Time: 10:00am – 15:30pm
Delivery mode: Online via Zoom
Cost: £120+VAT per person (10% discount available for ASC-WDS account holders).
***Registration will close for those who wish to pay by invoice on 28th October 2024 and will close 4th November 2024 for credit card payments.
Description:
‘This interactive seminar will help you to be best prepared for your CQC assessment. You will learn about successful ways to prepare your service to meet or exceed CQC expectations.’
Click here to book 14th November →
Click here to book 11th December →

Delivering outstanding care seminar
Date: Thursday 23rd January 2025
Time: 10:00am – 15:30pm
Delivery mode: Online via Zoom
Cost: £120+VAT per person (10% discount available for ASC-WDS account holders).
***Registration will close for those who wish to pay by invoice on 6th January 2025 and will close 13th January 2025 for credit card payments.
Description:
‘This interactive seminar is for services who want to deliver the highest standards of care. You will learn about what is needed to go beyond providing good care and demonstrate your care is worthy of an Outstanding rating.’
Click here to book →

Click here to find out more about Skills for Care’s seminars →

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