‘Let’s Talk About Vaccines’ Training…

These free 2.5 hour online sessions are designed to help health, social care and voluntary sector staff build the confidence, skills and knowledge to discuss vaccination decisions. Please see the upcoming date options below:

  • Thursday 25th July, 13:00pm – 15:30pm
  • Monday 29th July, 09:30am – 12:00pm
  • Tuesday 6th August, 09:30am – 12:00pm
  • Tuesday 13th August, 09:30am – 12:00pm
  • Thursday 22nd August, 13:00pm – 15:30pm
  • Tuesday 27th August, 09:30am – 12:00pm

To sign up: please email [email protected] with your name, organisation, role and preferred training date.

Click here to find out more about these sessions →

Mile pathway newsletter – Coaching courses for health and social care leaders

As a health and social care manager, coaching can be used as a tool to promote both personal and professional development within your team. By adopting a coaching approach, managers can promote continuous learning and cultivate a supportive, growth-oriented environment where staff can improve their skills and ultimately provide higher quality care.
 
This newsletter shares some courses that you can complete to deepen your knowledge of the role of coaching principles and how these can be integrated into everyday management practices.

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MILE pathway newsletter – The importance of nutrition and hydration in a care setting

When it comes to assessing the nutritional and hydration needs of residents, CQC highlight the importance of following up-to-date guidance as well as ensuring staff are able to recognise when individuals may need specialist interventions. It is also essential to accommodate specific dietary needs and preferences by considering factors such as religious and cultural backgrounds and health conditions to ensure individuals are supported in a person-centred way.

This newsletter aims to offer valuable resources and insights on promoting good nutrition and hydration in care settings, which are crucial for delivering high-quality care and enhancing the health outcomes of your residents.

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Free ‘Lunch and Listen’ sessions!

Brighton & Hove and East Sussex Partners in Care are hosting a series of free online ‘Lunch and Listen’ sessions. You can see a list of the upcoming sessions below or click here to browse the full list of upcoming events and training opportunities →

Dealing with the complexities of MCA assessment for Managers
Date:
 Wednesday 24th July 2024
Time: 12:00pm – 13:30pm
Delivery mode: Online
Click here to book 

Everything Care Managers need to know about Sepsis in 30 mins
Date: Thursday 25th July 2024
Time: 12:30pm – 13:00pm
Delivery mode: Online
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Everything Care Managers need to know about Continuing Health Care (CHC) Funding

Date: Monday 29th July 2024
Time: 12:30pm – 13:00pm
Delivery mode: Online
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‘NHS 999 Calls from Care Homes, South East Coast Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb)

Date: Tuesday 30th July 2024
Time: 12:30pm – 13:00pm
Delivery mode: Online
Click here to book 

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

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 →

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