This webinar will be hosted by the South East Social Care Alliance on Thursday 22nd January 2026 between 3:15pm – 4:15pm. It will explain the Government’s proposed Earned Settlement reforms, what they could mean for adult social care providers and migrant care workers, and how to respond before the consultation closes on 12th February 2026.
This week’s edition of What’s New in Adult Social Care shares a range of useful updates and resources for health and social care managers and teams across Sussex.
The Care Leaders’ Summit, convened by Health Connect Global, focuses on shared learning, collaboration and practical change. This free event brings together care providers, policymakers and technology leaders to explore how the health and social care system can better support both people who draw on care and those who deliver it.
📆Wednesday 28th January 2026
📍Garden Museum, 5 Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7LB
West Sussex County Council, working with the Sussex Council of Training Providers, has launched a new Skills Bootcamps Information Service to help local employers access targeted training and recruitment support.
Skills Bootcamps are short, flexible training courses designed with employers to address real workforce needs. Courses typically run for a minimum of 60 hours over up to 16 weeks and are intended to support both recruitment and workforce development. They can help employers to:
Each course is developed in partnership with industry and reflects real-world working practices, with a focus on progression into employment or further development.
To find out how Skills Bootcamps could support your organisation, you can book a free, impartial call with the Skills Bootcamp Information Service.
To book email: [email protected]
You can also find out more by visiting the West Sussex County Council Skills Bootcamps webpage →
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:
Online sessions:
Click here to book the online sessions →
In person session:
Welcome to the final MILE Pathway newsletter of 2025. This edition brings together a selection of key resources for health and social care managers and teams across Sussex, helping you catch up as we head into the new year.
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:
For a quick, practical read, the latest edition of Care England’s quarterly publication, produced with Care Management Matters, brings together expert insight, cost-saving approaches and realistic ideas to support providers facing ongoing financial and operational pressures.
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:
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:
You can also watch a series of short videos on building connection and communication via the page.
Click here to explore the resources →
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