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Carer Awareness: ‘Think Carer’ Training 2026

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New dates are now available for the free Care for the Carers ‘Think Carer’ training. Most sessions will run online, with one in-person session in Eastbourne on Wednesday 18th March 2026.

This training is suitable for paid staff and volunteers across the public sector, charities, community groups, and businesses who work with carers.

What the training covers:

  • Understanding unpaid carers and the impact of caring
  • Why identifying and supporting carers matters
  • Carers’ rights
  • Support options, signposting and making referrals
  • What a ‘Carer Friendly’ approach looks like and how everyone can contribute

Online sessions:

  • 13th January 2026, 10:00am – 12:30pm
  • 12th February 2026, 13:30pm – 16:00pm
  • 22nd March 2026, 10:00am – 12:30pm
  • 15th May 2026, 10:00am – 12:30pm
  • 18th June 2026, 13:30pm – 16:00pm
  • 8th July 2026, 10:00am – 12:30pm
  • 10th August 2026, 13:30pm – 16:00pm
  • 13th October 2026, 13:30pm – 16:00pm
  • 20th November 2026, 10:00am – 12:30pm
  • 7th December 2026, 13:30pm – 16:00pm

Click here to book the online sessions →

In person session:

  • Wednesday 18th March 2026, 13:30pm – 16:00pm – Faraday House, Eastbourne

Click here to book the in-person session →

Registered Managers webinar: Supervising and supporting nursing students on placement

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This session, hosted by Skills for Care on 29th January between 10:00am – 11:00am, introduces a new, free online resource designed to support registered managers in their potential role as Practice Supervisor for nursing students and nursing associates on placement in social care settings.

Funded by DHSC and developed in partnership with the University of Exeter, the resource aligns with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment and supports the national strategy to enable more social care placements for student nurses.

Who should attend:

  • Registered managers (NMC registered or not) interested in supervising nursing students
  • Those involved in nursing education or placement development
  • Employers and stakeholders looking to expand nursing placements in social care

Click here to find out more and book a place →

Skills for Care webinar – Dementia care: Enabling people to live well

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Taking place on Thursday 5th February 2026, 10:00am – 11:00am, this webinar aims to support registered managers to implement effective dementia training that improves care quality and engagement for people living with dementia. It will provide an overview of key resources, qualifications and funding routes, alongside real examples from providers who have strengthened their dementia practice.

It will cover:

  • Implementing dementia training for staff
  • Understanding dementia resources and accessing funding for qualifications
  • Real-world provider examples that demonstrate improved dementia provision

Click here to find out more and register →

New dementia resources from Skills for care

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Skills for Care has released a new set of dementia resources designed to support people living with dementia and those who care for them. Created for the adult social care workforce and for family carers, these resources provide clear, accessible and person-centred information to help maintain quality of life at every stage of the condition.

They cover:

  • Prevention
  • Before and after diagnosis
  • Support
  • Family carers
  • End of life

You can also watch a series of short videos on building connection and communication via the page.

Click here to explore the resources →

Courageous Conversations: Building Trust & Meaningful Change 

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The Wellbeing Collective is hosting three free online events throughout February, all focused on developing confidence and clarity in difficult or sensitive workplace conversations. These sessions offer practical tools, reflection spaces, and opportunities to strengthen communication and leadership practice. See below for details:

Webinar – Courageous Conversations: Building Trust & Meaningful Change 
Wednesday 4th February 2026, 09:30am – 10:30am
A practical session on navigating complex or sensitive discussions.
It will explore:

  • What helps or hinders effective communication at work
  • Tools and techniques for planning difficult conversations
  • Ways to regulate emotions in challenging moments
  • Skills to support supervision and people management

Click here to find out more and register →

Silent Coaching
Tuesday 10th February 2026, 10:30am – 11:30am
An introduction to Silent Coaching and its role in self-reflection and personal growth.
It will explore:

  • How Silent Coaching works
  • The benefits of reflective practice
  • Techniques to support deeper self-insight

Click here to find out more and register →

Collective Conversations
Wednesday 25th February 2026, 09:30am – 10:30am
A monthly reflective space for peer discussion, shared learning, and support. Open to all staff and leaders.
Click here to find out more and register →

What’s New in Adult Social Care – 1st December 2025

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Our What’s New in Adult Social Care newsletter highlights key resources for health and social care managers and teams across Sussex. This week’s edition includes:

Read this week’s newsletter here →

East Sussex Wellbeing at Work Open Network Morning 

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This free in-person event is open to all organisations across East Sussex, including VCSE groups, private businesses and public sector teams. It is designed for anyone looking to strengthen their workplace wellbeing offer, support staff with mental health and musculoskeletal health, and connect with other forward-thinking organisations.

Hosted by the Centre for Wellbeing at Work East Sussex, the morning will also feature guest speaker Jason Rawding, who will explore how workplace humour can build connection, support culture, and encourage positive change.

Event details:

Date: Thursday 4th December 2025
Time: 10:00am – 13:00pm
Venue: The Welcome Building, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP
Cost: Free

Click here to find out more and register →

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