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.
Resilience-based Clinical Supervision (RBCS) provides a safe, supportive space for participants to explore challenges, reflect on practice, and enhance their well-being—essential when caring for vulnerable people. This fully funded programme is for nurses and nurse associates in social care across England, supported by NHS England.
Programme details:
14-hour total commitment (includes pre-work, group sessions, reflection, and evaluation).
Delivered online in small groups (max 8 participants).
Active participation required—camera, microphone, and a quiet space needed.
From resident records to staff details and financial information, care homes handle a huge amount of sensitive data—so it’s important to keep it secure.
In this edition, we’ll sharing practical resources, webinars, and training to help you and your team stay cyber-savvy. Whether it’s spotting a phishing email, securing your systems, or understanding data protection, these tools will help you build confidence and keep everything running smoothly.
The Sussex Digital In-Reach Team is offering free in-person Data Security and Protection training for care providers across Sussex. To arrange a session for your staff, contact [email protected].
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The Digital Care Hub has launched its first-ever Cyber Game—an interactive and engaging way for care managers and care workers to learn about cyber security and data protection.
Through real-world scenarios, players test their knowledge, make decisions, and receive scores based on security, time, and cost. This gamified approach helps improve retention and provides real-time feedback on identifying and responding to cyber risks.
You can claim funding for eligible training and courses that are paid for and started between 1st April 2024 and 31st March 2025. The application deadline is 21st March 2025—don’t miss out!
In this issue, we explore how care home teams can support better health outcomes. From promoting physical activity to having positive conversations about making healthier choices, small changes can make a big difference. When staff really understand residents’ individual needs and preferences, they can provide truly person-centred care that not only supports day-to-day wellbeing but also helps reduce their future needs for care and support.
Skills for Care has launched a new medicines management resource page. This comprehensive resource includes guidance, checklists, and best practices to ensure safe and effective medication management. The page features:
A checklist for medicines management training: For checking that the content and quality of your medicines management training is at the recommended standard
A medicines competency assessment guide and record: A guide on how to assess competency alongside a record to document assessments (electronic/paper)
Quality assurance checklists for medicines training processes: For auditing whether your medicines management training and competency assessment processes are at the recommended standard.
SESCA has announced an increase in funding available to employers through its sponsorship scheme. Employers can now access up to £5,000 per displaced international care worker to help offset recruitment costs.
Registration for the scheme closes in June 2025—click here to register your interest today.