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Written by Juliet Smith on 21 February 2026. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Utility Aid: all you need to know about member and community benefits.

Thursday 26th February 2026,
12:30pm – 13:00pm

Utility Aid secure charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK the best possible service agreements on water, gas and electricity.

During this session, Stephanie Steele (Partnerships Manager) will give more of an overview about how Utility Aid can support the care sector and insight into the new Utility Aid Foundation, collective purchasing and how this can save you money and time.

Click here to find out more and register →

Leading Care with Confidence: Free CPD Webinar

Written by Juliet Smith on 20 February 2026. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Flourish is hosting a free CPD-accredited webinar, Leading Care with Confidence, designed for new managers, aspiring leaders and experienced managers looking to strengthen confidence in their role.

Join Richard Mills, Social Care Trainer and Assessor, and Samantha Kiln, Flourish Leadership and Digital Skills Manager, for an honest, practical conversation about what confident leadership really looks like in social care, and the everyday actions that strengthen team culture, reinforce clarity and support workforce stability during challenging times.

Click here to find out more and register →

HMRC National Minimum Wage Essentials for Care Providers & Managers

Written by Juliet Smith on 14 February 2026. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Delivered in partnership with HMRC, this free webinar is for care providers and managers sponsoring international workers. It covers National Minimum Wage compliance, what to expect during HMRC checks, common sector risks, and practical steps to stay compliant.

Tuesday 7th April 2026
10:30am – 11:30am

Click here to find out more and register →

Free international recruitment legal helpline

Written by Juliet Smith on 12 February 2026. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

SESCA’s have commissioned Lester Aldridge LLP to provide free legal advice for all CQC-registered adult social care providers across the South East. The helpline offers up to 30 minutes with immigration law experts on topics including CoS applications, UKVI compliance, and the Sponsorship Management System (SMS).

Helpline details:
Phone: 01202 786 126
Email:[email protected]
Hours: 09:00am – 17:00pm, Monday to Friday (voicemail available outside these times).

Click here to find out more →

All things Court of Protection for social care providers

Written by Juliet Smith on 7 February 2026. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

This practical webinar, led by Hempsons legal specialist Helen Claridge, supports social care providers to strengthen their understanding of the Court of Protection and manage complex legal and safeguarding situations with confidence.

The session explores when providers may become involved in Court of Protection proceedings, the risks of getting it wrong, current pressures within the DoLS system, and recent case law. Practical guidance will also be shared to support lawful, person-centred decision-making around capacity, best interests and restrictions on liberty.

Suitable for care home managers, senior leaders and clinicians.

Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Time: 14:00pm – 15:00pm

Click here to find out more and register →

Safeguarding Adults Symposium

Written by Juliet Smith on 7 February 2026. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

This free, in-person safeguarding symposium is for adult social care providers across Sussex. The event will explore how safeguarding activity is changing over time, emerging and persistent risks, and how trend data can inform resource planning, risk focus, training needs and preventative action.

The day will also reflect on practice developments since the September 2024 conference, explore updates to the Care Act, and share case studies highlighting effective safeguarding practice across services.

Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026
Time: 09:30am – 15:30pm
Venue: Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club Ltd, waterfront, BN23 5QB

Confirmed speaker:
John Greene, Managing Director at The Medication Training Company, Consultant Pharmacist and expert in managing medicines in social care settings. John is also a trainer, author and keynote speaker.

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Care provider workshops: Making the Most of Your Sponsorship

Written by Juliet Smith on 31 January 2026. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

These half-day workshops are for adult social care providers in East Sussex and Brighton & Hove who sponsor internationally recruited staff under the UK Skilled Worker visa route.

The practical, in-person sessions will offer clear, accessible guidance to help providers manage sponsorship responsibilities with confidence and reduce compliance risk. They will cover:

Meeting sponsorship compliance duties
Reducing the risk of licence suspension or revocation
Applying supplementary working rules correctly
Identifying and addressing early compliance risks
Strengthening ethical sponsorship practices and workforce stability

There is a workshop being held in Eastbourne on Thursday 26th February and one in Brighton on Tuesday 3rd March. Register and find out more here →

There are also dedicated sessions for internationally recruited care professionals working in adult social care under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. Find out more here →

These workshops are part of a newly launched Ethical Sponsorship Programme, designed to strengthen sponsorship practice, support internationally recruited care professionals, and reduce the risk of avoidable sponsorship breakdown across East Sussex and Brighton & Hove.

You can find out about the programme by following the links below:

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