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All things Court of Protection for social care providers

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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

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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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What’s new in adult social care? – 2nd February 2026

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We’re back this week with our What’s New in Adult Social Care newsletter.

This edition brings together a curated selection of key resources for health and social care managers and teams across Sussex. There’s a particularly strong line-up of upcoming webinars and events, including:

  • Free in-person workshops as part of the newly launched Ethical Sponsorship Programme for adult social care providers in East Sussex and Brighton & Hove  
  • West Sussex Partners in Care’s Surviving to Thriving: Wellbeing for Care Managers Symposium  
  • East Sussex Intergenerational Practice Toolkit webinar series  
  • And much more…

Read this week’s newsletter here →

Care provider workshops: Making the Most of Your Sponsorship

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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:

Five ways to workplace wellbeing

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January can bring pressure to reset, improve and push forward, often at a time when energy is low and workloads remain high. However, supporting staff wellbeing is less about quick fixes and more about creating environments where people feel safe, supported and able to do their best work.
 
Inspired by the Five Ways to Wellbeing, this edition explores practical approaches to workplace wellbeing in adult social care. The sections below centre on leadership, learning and actions managers can take to better support their teams.

Click here to read this week’s newsletter →

East Sussex Wellbeing at Work programme

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East Sussex Wellbeing at Work is a free workplace accreditation programme that supports employers to take a structured, practical approach to staff wellbeing. It offers a clear framework alongside free training, resources and signposting to help organisations strengthen wellbeing in sustainable, manageable ways.

The scheme is free, flexible and designed to work at your pace, making it accessible for a wide range of organisations, including care services across East Sussex.

Click here to find out more and register →

Once registered, a member of the Wellbeing at Work team will arrange an introductory meeting and share the welcome pack and award handbook.

SESCA Provider Briefing Webinar: “Earned Settlement” Consultation

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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.

Click here to find out more and register →

Care Leaders’ Summit 2026

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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

Find out more and book your place →

New Skills Bootcamps Information Service for West Sussex businesses

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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:

  • Recruit job-ready candidates with sector-specific skills
  • Upskill existing staff to address skills gaps
  • Reduce recruitment risk by training people for real roles
  • Access low-cost training, with up to 90% government funding

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 →

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