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.
This week, we’re focusing on the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)—key legal frameworks that protect the rights of individuals who may lack capacity or require support to make decisions in particular areas of their life.
February is Dignity Action Month, an annual opportunity for health and social care workers to raise awareness of the importance of dignity in care. With that in mind, this week’s newsletter focuses on dignity in care and support.
This week, we’ve included a range of upcoming networking opportunities and events that we think you’ll find useful—don’t miss the events section for all the details.
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The Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) is a fund to support training and skill development for non-regulated care staff in England, including deputy managers, CQC-registered managers, and agency workers. Funding can be claimed for eligible training and courses that are both paid for and started between 1st April 2024 and 31st March 2025. The application deadline is 21st March 2025.
This edition of the MILE newsletter focuses on enhancing care through AI and technology, providing insights to help you stay informed about innovative tools and best practices in adult social care. Click the link below to explore: Read the 20th January MILE Newsletter.
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.
The NHS Leadership Academy have partnered with Pearson TQ to deliver the Edward Jenner, Mary Seacole and Rosalind Franklin leadership programmes, with a new initiative where learners can gain a nationally recognised accredited CMI qualification as part of their studies. Find out more about the programmes below:
Edward Jenner CMI Accredited Programme Next cohort start 28th April 2025 Course length: 8-10 months – Approximately 2 hours per week (plus 1 week to write assignments) Delivery mode: Online Qualification: CMI Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership. Cost: £590+VAT Suitable for: Anyone aspiring to their first leadership or management role within the health and care sector over the next 1-2 years. Find out more and apply →
Mary Seacole CMI Accredited Programme Next cohort start 24th February 2025 Course length: 10-12 months – Approximately 5 hours per week (plus a requirement to write assignments) Delivery mode: Online Qualification: CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership Cost: £1,200+VAT Suitable for: Anyone in a leadership position with responsibilities for people and services who will have the opportunity to apply what they learn to the workplace. Find out more and apply →
Rosalind Franklin CMI Accredited Programme (booking coming soon) Next cohort start around 4th April 2025 (provisional date) Course length: 12-14 months – Approximately 5 hours per week (plus a requirement to write assignments) Delivery mode: Online Qualification: CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice (module ‘Strategic Leadership’) Cost: £1,500+VAT Suitable for: Mid-level leaders aspiring to lead large and complex programmes, departments, services, or systems. Find out more →
