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

Written by Juliet Smith on 10 July 2024. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

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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MILE pathway newsletter – 1st July 2024

Written by Juliet Smith on 3 July 2024. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Welcome to another update on ‘what’s new in adult social care’ showcasing some of the key courses and resources for social care leaders. Don’t forget you can also access all of our previous newsletters by clicking here.

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Free ‘Lunch and Listen’ sessions!

Written by Juliet Smith on 1 July 2024. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

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
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New East Sussex County Council online learning system

Written by Juliet Smith on 8 June 2024. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

You will now need an online account to access and book any East Sussex County Council course. The new system has streamlined the booking process so you are able to enrol on multiple courses and keep track of your bookings via your online account.

To sign up for a new account please click here →

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

Written by Juliet Smith on 1 June 2024. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

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 →

Updates from WSPiC

Written by Juliet Smith on 25 May 2024. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

WSPiC’s latest newsletter was sent out Friday 24th May and as usual the mail-out was packed with updates and resources for providers in West Sussex, including the below:

Safeguarding Standards Tool
MOCH training for Care Homes
NEW Dementia website for West Sussex
FREE MS training
Digital Care Hub: FREE training
End of Life training
Digital Care Hub latest news

Click here to access WSPiC’s latest newsletter →