What’s new in adult social care? – 13th April 2026
Welcome to another edition of What’s New in Adult Social Care, sharing a selection of the latest learning opportunities and resources for health and social care managers and teams across Sussex.
Welcome to another edition of What’s New in Adult Social Care, sharing a selection of the latest learning opportunities and resources for health and social care managers and teams across Sussex.
This event is designed for local employers looking to recruit, train and retain staff. It will offer practical insight into filling vacancies more effectively, including information on Skills Bootcamps, alongside opportunities to connect with expert support and other employers facing similar challenges.
Date: Tuesday 2nd June 2026
Time: 08:30am – 12:00pm
Venue: Plumpton Racecourse, East Sussex
Cost: £15
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.
This week we’re focusing on the importance of reflection in health and social care leadership. Reflection helps leaders learn from experience, strengthen decision-making, and create a culture where teams feel supported to learn and improve. When used consistently, it can enhance quality, improve safety, and build more resilient, confident teams.
This newsletter brings together key frameworks and practical tools to help embed reflective practice into everyday work and support continuous improvement across services.
Tuesday 28th April, 13:00pm – 14:30pm
Ideal for health and social care managers, this webinar brings together influential voices from across the sector to explore the future of adult social care regulation. The session will offer insight into emerging changes and what they may mean for services in practice.
Monday 13th April 2026, 13:00pm
Quality Compliance Systems are hosting this webinar, joined by dementia expert David Wilson-Wynne, to explore the differences between person-led and person-centred approaches to dementia care.
Understanding this distinction goes beyond theory and directly influences how care is delivered in practice. The session will explore the key features of each approach, offering expert insight to support reflection and discussion.
Welcome to another edition of What’s New in Adult Social Care, sharing a selection of the latest learning opportunities and resources for health and social care managers and teams across Sussex.
This half-day event is open to health and care professionals across Sussex. It will showcase a range of projects and initiatives developed by St Michael’s Hospice to enhance care and support for people using their services.
Date: Tuesday 28th April 2026
Time: 09:00am – 14:00pm
Venue: Arthur Easton Centre, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 0LB
Cost: Free
Refreshments and a sandwich lunch will be provided.
Click here to find out more and register →
Flyer attached here.
This week’s newsletter brings together practical learning opportunities and tools to help care managers build effective supervision practices and develop confident, capable teams that maintain high standards of care.
Welcome to another edition of What’s New in Adult Social Care, sharing a selection of the latest learning opportunities and resources for health and social care managers and teams across Sussex.