Supporting people with mobility is part of everyday life in care homes. This might mean helping someone out of bed, assisting with repositioning or using equipment. It can be one of the most physically and emotionally demanding aspects of care.
In this edition, we’re focusing on the essentials of safe and respectful moving and handling, with key reminders, practical resources, and a mix of local and online courses to support good practice.
The role of a registered manager is becoming increasingly complex, requiring a broad skill set to navigate new challenges and lead specialist care services.
Ongoing development is essential, and accredited qualifications beyond Level 5 provide an opportunity to continue professional growth while gaining specialist expertise. These advanced practitioner courses help managers build on their strengths, follow their interests, and enhance their professional credibility within the sector.
This free webinar, taking place on Thursday 13th March 2025 at 10:00am, will explore how managers and leaders embed equity, diversity and inclusion within their organisations. It will cover:
Sussex Partners in Care are partnering with Hempsons to offer this free webinar on Wednesday, 26th February 2025, at 1:00pm. Join Philippa Doyle, Head of Social Care at Hempsons, as she explains how the SAF is working in practice and what you need to know.
Click here to find out more and register →
You can also watch recordings of webinars Philippa hosted for Care England in 2024:
These monthly training sessions focus on the Self-Care and Homely Remedies Toolkit, supporting care home staff in managing and administering medication. The sessions cover:
Participants will receive adaptable resources that can be tailored to their care home’s needs and have the opportunity to ask questions about the toolkit.
Upcoming sessions (all sessions held at 14:30pm): Tuesdays – 4th March, 1st April, 6th May, 3rd June, 1st July, NO August session, 2nd September, 10th October, 4th November & 2nd December 2025
How to join:
No booking required—simply click the link below to join the session via Microsoft Teams:
Click here to join the meeting
More information:
For additional guidance, visit the MOCH team’s resource page by clicking here. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
This edition of the MILE newsletter focuses on enhancing care through AI and technology, providing insights to help you stay informed about innovative tools and best practices in adult social care. Click the link below to explore:
Read the 20th January MILE Newsletter.
This interactive 6-week course has been thoughtfully designed to address critical language and cultural challenges faced by overseas carers in social care settings. Originally developed to assist care providers with CQC compliance, the program has evolved to meet the needs of modern care teams and is now delivered online for maximum accessibility.
Through live webinars, participants will engage in dynamic, interactive sessions featuring clear presentations, comprehension exercises, real-life scenarios, and reflective discussions.
Date options:
Course 1: 10:00am to 11:30am each Wednesday for 6 weeks, from 5th February to 12th March 2025
Course 2: 10:00am to 11:30am each Thursday for 6 weeks, from 6th February to 13th March 2025
Course 3: 12:00pm to 1:30pm each Thursday for 6 weeks, from 6th February to 13th March 2025
Course 4: 2:00pm to 3:30pm each Thursday for 6 weeks, from 6th February to 13th March 2025
Tresacare and SESCA are collaborating to offer a free wellbeing programme designed to support international care workers in the South East. The programme will run for 3 months from mid-January 2025 and will be held online via Zoom.
What does the programme include?
Who is this programme open to?
Click here to find out more and register your interest →
Please note: Care providers wishing to register 3+ care workers should email [email protected].
SESCA have implemented a scheme to connect identified displaced care workers with providers in the South East as part of the Department of Health and Social Care’s 2024-25 International Recruitment Project.
If you would like to find out more, visit the SESCA webpage or click here to watch ‘Real-Life Perspectives on International Recruitment’, their short film on the initiative.
In this week’s MILE newsletter we focus on end-of-life care, sharing courses and resources to help you navigate the unique challenges of this emotive subject and support you in delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
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