This week’s newsletter focuses on recognising deterioration, trusting professional judgement, and feeling confident to escalate concerns clearly and effectively. It brings together practical resources to support care home staff and managers to spot changes early, communicate concerns well, and ensure residents receive the right care at the right time.
Utility Aid: all you need to know about member and community benefits.
Thursday 26th February 2026,
12:30pm – 13:00pm
Utility Aid secure charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK the best possible service agreements on water, gas and electricity.
During this session, Stephanie Steele (Partnerships Manager) will give more of an overview about how Utility Aid can support the care sector and insight into the new Utility Aid Foundation, collective purchasing and how this can save you money and time.
Flourish is hosting a free CPD-accredited webinar, Leading Care with Confidence, designed for new managers, aspiring leaders and experienced managers looking to strengthen confidence in their role.
Join Richard Mills, Social Care Trainer and Assessor, and Samantha Kiln, Flourish Leadership and Digital Skills Manager, for an honest, practical conversation about what confident leadership really looks like in social care, and the everyday actions that strengthen team culture, reinforce clarity and support workforce stability during challenging times.
Welcome to another edition of What’s New in Adult Social Care, sharing a selection of the latest learning opportunities and resources for health and social care managers and teams across Sussex.
Delivered in partnership with HMRC, this free webinar is for care providers and managers sponsoring international workers. It covers National Minimum Wage compliance, what to expect during HMRC checks, common sector risks, and practical steps to stay compliant.
Tuesday 7th April 2026
10:30am – 11:30am
SESCA’s have commissioned Lester Aldridge LLP to provide free legal advice for all CQC-registered adult social care providers across the South East. The helpline offers up to 30 minutes with immigration law experts on topics including CoS applications, UKVI compliance, and the Sponsorship Management System (SMS).
Helpline details:
Phone: 01202 786 126
Email:[email protected]
Hours: 09:00am – 17:00pm, Monday to Friday (voicemail available outside these times).
This edition of the MILE newsletter focuses on safeguarding and the importance of keeping it central to everyday practice. We have brought together a selection of training opportunities and resources designed to build confidence, refresh knowledge and support strong safeguarding practice across services.
This practical webinar, led by Hempsons legal specialist Helen Claridge, supports social care providers to strengthen their understanding of the Court of Protection and manage complex legal and safeguarding situations with confidence.
The session explores when providers may become involved in Court of Protection proceedings, the risks of getting it wrong, current pressures within the DoLS system, and recent case law. Practical guidance will also be shared to support lawful, person-centred decision-making around capacity, best interests and restrictions on liberty.
Suitable for care home managers, senior leaders and clinicians.
Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Time: 14:00pm – 15:00pm
This free, in-person safeguarding symposium is for adult social care providers across Sussex. The event will explore how safeguarding activity is changing over time, emerging and persistent risks, and how trend data can inform resource planning, risk focus, training needs and preventative action.
The day will also reflect on practice developments since the September 2024 conference, explore updates to the Care Act, and share case studies highlighting effective safeguarding practice across services.
Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026
Time: 09:30am – 15:30pm
Venue: Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club Ltd, waterfront, BN23 5QB
Confirmed speaker:
John Greene, Managing Director at The Medication Training Company, Consultant Pharmacist and expert in managing medicines in social care settings. John is also a trainer, author and keynote speaker.
We’re back this week with our What’s New in Adult Social Care newsletter.
This edition brings together a curated selection of key resources for health and social care managers and teams across Sussex. There’s a particularly strong line-up of upcoming webinars and events, including:
Enhanced Leadership Pathway
