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Education and Awareness Event for Care Homes and Agencies

Written by Juliet Smith on 13 September 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Date: Tuesday 4th November 2025
Time: 09:00am – 14:00pm
Venue: Arthur Easton Centre, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 0LB
Cost: Free

Part of the Hospice Awareness Series, this third event explores St Michael’s Hospice’s specialist initiatives and projects.

Event schedule:

09:00am – 09:30am: Registration and refreshments
09:30am – 10:00am: Welcome and introduction
10:00am – 10:30am: Frailty session
10:30am – 10:45am: Bring a Smile Initiative
10:45am – 11:00am: No One Dies Alone
11:00am – 11:15am: Coffee break
11:15am – 11:45am: Compassionate Conversations
11:45am – 12:15pm: Dementia Care Home Project
12:15pm – 12:45pm: Drumming – explanation and group session
12:45pm – 14:00pm: Lunch

Click here to find out more and register →

The National Day of Arts in Care Homes – 24th September 2025

Written by Juliet Smith on 28 August 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Hosted by the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA), the National Day of Arts in Care Homes celebrates and promotes arts engagement in care settings. This year’s theme is Going Green, celebrating creativity through sustainability. From sculptures made with scrap materials to nature-inspired paintings and group projects using found objects, the focus is on exploring the artistic potential of recycled, reused and natural materials.

Whether you’re planning something simple or more ambitious, there are plenty of free resources to spark ideas and support your event.

Find out more about how to get involved here →

National Conference: #StrongerTogether

Written by Juliet Smith on 9 August 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Date: Thursday 18th September 2025
Time: 09:30am
Venue: Venue 360, Luton, Bedfordshire

This event brings together professionals from across the care sector to discuss the key challenges facing social care SMEs and explore collective responses. The programme includes panel discussions on some of the most urgent issues currently shaping the sector.

Discussion topics include:

#ProvidersUnite – unity, advocacy, and action
Workforce – recruitment, retention, well-being, and international recruitment
Fair Pay Agreement – exploring sustainable pay in social care
The Casey Report – what it means for care and community cohesion
Regulation – updates and provider challenges
Digital – how social care is adapting
National challenges – systemic issues impacting care SMEs

The conference offers a space for reflection, connection, and shared learning. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network and take part in thought-provoking discussions.

Delegate rates:

£40 – Members
£60 – Associate Members
£80 – Non-Members

Tea, coffee, lunch, and free parking are included.

To book or find out more, email [email protected] or call 01634 716615.

Click here to find out more →

Skills for Care Deputy Manager Networks

Written by Juliet Smith on 2 August 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Building on the success of their Registered Manager Networks, Skills for Care has developed dedicated networks for deputy managers, team leaders and aspiring leaders. These virtual sessions offer a supportive space to connect with peers, share experiences, explore challenges and develop practical solutions together.

The networks aim to boost confidence and equip participants with tools and techniques to support their development, helping to ensure services remain well-led and consistently deliver high-quality care.

Each session is facilitated by a Skills for Care Locality Manager and focuses on topics relevant to deputies, team leaders and aspiring leaders.

Upcoming meetings for the London and South East networks:

Thursday 23rd October 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday 25th March 2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm

Registration details will be shared soon.

Click here to find out more →

If you have questions or would like to speak with someone before joining, you’re welcome to contact your Skills for Care Locality Manager. They can also arrange an introductory call if you’re new to the network:

Glory Nyero – [email protected]
Margaret Sharpe – [email protected]

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Elder Care Webinar for Sussex Care Homes

Written by Juliet Smith on 26 July 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

🗓️ LGBTQ+ Inclusive Elder Care Webinar

Wednesday 10th September 2025,
14:00pm – 16:00pm

This two-hour webinar explores how care homes can provide LGBTQ+ inclusive support, with a focus on HIV care, PREP awareness, and fostering a sense of wellness and belonging for older LGBTQ+ people.

The session is aimed at residential and nursing home teams across Sussex, but everyone is welcome.

Click here to find out more and register →

South East Summer Career Series

Written by Juliet Smith on 28 June 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

These free one-hour virtual workshops, hosted by the NHS South East Leadership Academy, are designed to support colleagues across health and care in the South East who want to reflect, reset, or take a confident next step in their career.

Running through July, August and early September, each session will be delivered via Microsoft Teams.

Upcoming sessions:

Professional Presence – Building Your Personal Brand with Integrity
Tuesday 22nd July 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Develop a professional identity that feels authentic and aligns with your values.
Click here to find out more and book →

Interview Confidence – Show Up, Speak Well, Succeed
Tuesday 29th July 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Tools and mindset to approach interviews with clarity, poise, and confidence.
Click here to find out more and book →

Career Planning – Design Your Path with Purpose
Wednesday 6th August 2025, 13:00pm – 14:00pm
Explore tools and models like IKIGAI and Squiggly Careers, and reflect on what motivates you.
Click here to find out more and book →

CV and Application Writing – Present Your Best Self
Thursday 14th August 2025, 13:00pm – 14:00pm
Craft strong, tailored CVs and applications that highlight your strengths.
Click here to find out more and book →

Strategic Connections – Networking with Purpose and Ease
Tuesday 19th August 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Build meaningful professional relationships and approach networking in a way that feels natural.
Click here to find out more and book →

Effective Communication – Presenting with Clarity and Confidence
Wednesday 27th August 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Speak with impact in meetings, presentations, and interviews.
Click here to find out more and book →

Step Into the Role – Thriving in Your Next Position
Tuesday 2nd September 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Navigate transitions, manage expectations, and grow into new roles with confidence.
Click here to find out more and book →

Answer with Impact – Mastering the STAR Framework for Applications and Interviews
Tuesday 9th September 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Structure strong responses to common interview questions using the STAR framework and other techniques.
Click here to find out more and book →

Please note:

If your chosen session(s) is fully booked, please join the waiting list on the event page.
Joining links will be emailed 1-2 weeks before each session.
Places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The New Immigration Rules – Essential update for providers

Written by Juliet Smith on 31 May 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Join East Sussex Partners in Care (ESPiC), in partnership with Lester Aldridge and Alium Care Training, for this essential in-person workshop exploring the impact of the immigration rule changes introduced on 9th April, and what they mean for you as a provider.

Date: Wednesday 9th July 2025
Time: 11:00am – 13:30pm
Venue: East Sussex National Golf & Spa Hotel, TN22 5ES
Cost: Free

The workshop will cover:

What the new rules mean in practice: including new minimum salary thresholds, who they apply to, and updates on sponsoring in-country migrant workers
Best practice and maintaining ethical standards
Training and development opportunities for international workers
A chance to ask your questions in an interactive Q&A.

Click here to register →

Training opportunities with St Michael’s Hospice

Written by Juliet Smith on 30 May 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

St Michael’s Hospice is offering a series of training opportunities for anyone working in local care homes or health and social care.

Both in-person and online options are available. In-person sessions will be held at the Arthur Easton Centre, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0LB. You’ll find the training options listed below, along with links to book. Sessions are free unless stated otherwise.

Schedule & booking links:

Bereavement Training

Monday 23rd June 2025, 12:30pm – 16:00pm (in-person) – Book now →
Thursday 20th November 2025, 10:00am – 13:00pm (in-person) – Book now →
Tuesday 20th January 2026, 10:00am – 13:00pm (in-person) FEES APPLY – Book now →

Frailty as a Condition

Wednesday 2nd July 2025, 09:30am – 12:30pm (online) – Book now →
Wednesday 15th October 2025, 09:30am – 12:30pm (online) – Book now →

Dementia as a Palliative Care Condition

Wednesday 2nd July 2025, 13:00pm – 16:00pm (online) – Book now →
Wednesday 15th October 2025, 13:00pm – 16:00pm (online) FEES APPLY – Book now →

Suicide Awareness

Wednesday 16th July 2025, 09:30am – 16:30pm (in-person) – Book now →
Thursday 26th March 2026, 09:30am – 16:30pm (in-person) – Book now →

Recognising Dying

Thursday 17th July 2025, 13:00pm – 16:00pm (in-person) – Book now →
Friday 17th October 2025, 13:00pm – 16:00pm (in-person) – Book now →

Verification of Expected Adult Death (VoEAD) (for RNs only)

Wednesday 10th September 2025, 09:30am – 12:30pm (in-person) – Book now →
Wednesday 14th January 2026, 09:30am – 12:30pm (in-person) – Book now →

Syringe Pump Training (for RNs only)

Wednesday 10th September 2025, 13:00pm – 16:00pm (in-person) – Book now →
Wednesday 14th January 2026, 13:00pm – 16:00pm (in-person) – Book now →

Challenging Conversations

Tuesday 23rd September 2025, 10:00am – 13:00pm (in-person) – Book now →

Palliative Care Emergencies

Monday 27th October 2025, 10:00am – 13:00pm (online) – Book now →
Monday 9th February 2026, 10:00am – 13:00pm (online) FEES APPLY – Book now →

View the full schedule →

University of Chichester Research Methods Conference

Written by Juliet Smith on 17 May 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

INSIGHT – Research Methods Conference
Date: Thursday 19th June 2025
Time: 09:30am – 15:30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: University of Chichester, College Lane, Chichester, PO19 6PE
Map of venue location: https://maps.chi.ac.uk/#room=C80-0-01

This full-day event hosted by the University of Chichester will explore practical and inclusive approaches to research in health and social care. The event is aimed at leaders, managers, practitioners, and early career researchers. Hear from expert speakers on key themes including:

Co-producing research with the public and service users
Big data in the NHS
Social media in research
Research as a journey and a practice resource

The conference includes:

Free refreshments and lunch
Certificate of attendance

Click here to find out more and register →

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