What’s new in adult social care? – 20th October
Welcome to another edition of What’s New in Adult Social Care, where we share the latest updates, learning opportunities, and resources for health and social care managers and teams across Sussex.
Managing meds with confidence: Practical steps for safer care
This webinar, hosted by Skills for Care in partnership with the Outstanding Society, offers practical guidance to help care providers strengthen their approach to medicines optimisation and embed good practice into everyday routines.
Attendees will hear from homecare and residential providers, as well as sector specialists, who will share examples of outstanding practice and tools to build staff confidence and competence. The session also explores how to meaningfully involve people in decisions about their medicines to support person-centred care.
Date: Tuesday 9th December 2025
Time: 14:00pm – 15:00pm
Workshop: Understanding how older people can thrive in care homes
Drawing on the Thriving in Residential Care research from My Home Life England, this two-hour online workshop explores how insights from the UK’s largest qualitative study of older people living in care homes can be applied to enhance quality of life and strengthen evidence-based practice. Participants will reflect on six key ‘Thriving’ themes and gain practical ideas to implement within their own services.
Workshop outcomes:
- Understand what matters most to older people living in care homes
- Reflect on how to enhance quality of life within your own service
- Gain practical ideas to strengthen care practice and delivery
- Build confidence in evidencing person-centred care during CQC inspections
Participants will receive a certificate of learning from City, University of London’s My Home Life England programme.
Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025.
Time: 12:00pm – 14:00pm.
Delivery mode: Online.
Cost: £66.
Suitable for: Managers, deputies, team leaders, and senior carers in residential/nursing care homes.
Click here to find out more and register →
Have you heard of ShiftWorks?
ShiftWorks is an online learning platform from The King’s Fund, supporting people across health and social care to lead with kindness, inclusion and confidence.
For £35 a year, members gain access to short CPD-accredited courses, live workshops and practical tools designed to strengthen leadership, wellbeing and teamwork. Topics include compassionate management, anti-racism, clinical leadership and cross-sector collaboration.
Upcoming live workshops (exclusive to ShiftWorks members):
- 23rd October – How to spot a zombie: tackling leadership issues that just won’t die. Explore outdated ‘zombie’ ideas about leadership that persist despite evidence to the contrary, and learn how to challenge them.
- 27th November – How to overcome your feelings and get good at conflict. Discover how to handle workplace disagreements constructively and use conflict as a tool for better decisions and stronger relationships.
- 15th December – Introduction to ShiftWorks. A relaxed onboarding session exploring what ShiftWorks offers, how to make the most of it, and an opportunity to meet other members.
Infection prevention and control in care settings
This week’s newsletter focuses on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in care settings, inspired by International Infection Prevention Week (19th–25th October). IPC remains one of the most important foundations of safe, high-quality care, helping to protect both the people we support and those who care for them.
In this edition you’ll find guidance, training, and practical tools to strengthen infection prevention practices across care services. From national frameworks and new resources to local learning opportunities, this issue highlights the key steps and support available to help you maintain robust IPC standards this winter and beyond.
How can older people thrive in care homes?
Join My Home Life England, the National Care Forum and Surrey County Council on 20th October for a discussion on the transformative impact of the Thriving in Residential Care research, one of the largest qualitative studies exploring the experiences of older people living in care homes.
The free session will explore how the research can support care teams, improve service quality, and influence CQC ratings. Sarah Rajendram, Commissioning Manager at Surrey County Council, will also share how Surrey is using the findings to shape future care home provision.
New sessions added to the South East Autumn–Winter Career Series!
These newly added sessions explore different topics and offer varied opportunities. They are interactive and open to all health and care professionals in the South East. You can join one or as many as you like, depending on what’s most relevant for you or your team.
#IAmRemarkable: 6th November, 12:30pm – 14:00pm
A pilot workshop with Dr Tisha Patel. This 90-minute session empowers individuals to celebrate their achievements and challenge the stigma around self-promotion.
Leading Through Change: 4th December, 12:00pm – 13:30pm
Explore how to guide your team with care and clarity during times of transition.
Emotional Wellbeing Through Change: 13th January, 12:00pm – 13:30pm
Learn how to support yourself and others during periods of change.
Communicating Change: 11th February, 12:00pm – 13:30pm
Discover how to communicate with transparency and impact when navigating change.
What’s New in Adult Social Care? – 6th October 2025
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, including:
- Free webinars hosted by the Sussex Digital In-Reach Team – covering cyber security, digital skills, AI and more.
- A free MS Awareness training session for care providers.
- Upcoming webinars on topics such as hearing loss, dementia, and cyber safety.
MS Awareness training for care providers
As part of MS-UK’s work to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis (MS), they are offering free online MS sessions for care and support professionals (or volunteers) who may be supporting people with multiple sclerosis.
Date: Friday 10th October 2025
Time: 10:00am – 11:30pm
The session will cover:
- What is MS?
- Symptoms that may impact on wellbeing
- A personal insight into living well with MS
- Symptom management and wellness – what support do people with MS need?
- MS-UK services and how we can support the MS community and their allies
- How care and support workers can support people on their MS journey
Delirium & Dementia: Recognising, Responding, and Supporting Together
This interactive webinar, hosted on Monday 8th December 2025 between 14:00pm – 15:00pm, will explore delirium in people living with dementia, highlighting how to recognise early signs, understand risk factors, and respond effectively. Designed for both healthcare professionals and family carers, the session will offer practical strategies for prevention and management, real-life examples, and opportunities for questions.
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