Professional Care Workers’ Week (PCWW) 2024 is a week long celebration of the contributions of care workers across the UK. The event runs from 16th – 20th September 2024 and will feature a series of online webinars and information sessions hosted by leading figures in Adult Social Care.
Click here to access the full webinar schedule with further information and Zoom links →
The Local Skills Improvement Plan Team are hosting a variety of free in-person events at Plus X Innovation aimed at improving your business strategies in a variety of key areas. These events will give you the chance to learn from experts in the field and gain valuable insights on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), Neurodiversity in work and sustainability. Please find the upcoming events listed below:
Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce in Sussex
Wednesday 11th September, 09:30am – 13:00pm
Event Description:
‘Join us to explore best practices in EDI, learn from successful case studies, and discover how you can create a more inclusive workplace. This event will provide valuable insights into developing robust EDI policies that align with your business goals and enhance your company culture.’
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Unlocking the talent of neurodiverse individuals and people with learning difficulties in Sussex
Thursday 19th September, 09:30am – 13:00pm
Event description:
‘Understand how to unlock the potential of neurodiverse talent in your organisation. This event will focus on creating supportive pathways into work, showcasing success stories, and offering practical advice on making your workplace more inclusive for neurodiverse individuals.’
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Green Skills Sussex Event
Wednesday 25th September, 09:30am – 13:30pm
Event description:
‘Whether you’re just starting on your NetZero journey and need to know what Green Skills your organisation requires or are already NetZero heroes, this event offers an opportunity to get involved in peer to peer conversation on the finding of our project report, the future of Green Skills in Sussex and how your business can get ahead of the Green Skills revolution.’
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You can find out more about the Future Skills Sussex projects and events by clicking here.
West Sussex Partners in Care have organised three free modern day slavery training sessions for providers in West Sussex.
Date options:
To book please email admin@westsussexpartnersincare.org with your preferred date option and see the flyer below for more information.
This online event will introduce a new research project called Creating Inclusive Residential Care of LGBTQ+ Elders (CIRCLE) that explores potential ways residential care providers could be supported to make their care services more LGBTQ+ inclusive. The event will share details of a new resource that has been created for residential care homes to help services implement the key principles of LGBTQ+ inclusive practice.
These free 2.5 hour online sessions are designed to help health, social care and voluntary sector staff build the confidence, skills and knowledge to discuss vaccination decisions. Please see the upcoming date options below:
To sign up: please email bobicb.personalisedcaretraining@nhs.net with your name, organisation, role and preferred training date.
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
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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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Wednesday 26th June 2024, 14:30pm – 15:30pm
‘This webinar will introduce new managers to the support and resources available from Skills for Care and where you can find this information on our website. Discover how we can support you with recruiting and developing your staff and the support available to help you effectively lead your organisation, develop best practice and keep up-to-date with guidance.’
Friday 14th June – Saturday 15th June 2024
Venue: ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL
Event description:
‘If you’re involved in caring for others – as a care provider or health and social care professional looking for the very latest and best products or services, a family carer looking for help and support – or simply someone interested in care, the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Show is for you. Featuring a wide range of care exhibitors, expert speakers, training and experiences you won’t find anywhere else, this event provides a great opportunity to learn, discover solutions, and network with people who work in the sector.’
What will the event include?
Ticket price examples (including booking fee):
***Tickets are for one day but can be used on either day you wish to visit.
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