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MILE pathway newsletter – Falls prevention

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Falls are a major cause of injury in care settings, especially among older adults. By taking a proactive approach to falls prevention, we can significantly reduce the risk of unnecessary pain, distress, and loss of independence, ultimately improving health outcomes and quality of life. In this newsletter, we share practical strategies for falls prevention, spotlight innovative research, and provide valuable resources to help you create a safer care environment.

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Everything Home Care providers need to look for when buying software in 30 mins

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CareLineLive will be hosting a free 30-minute ‘Lunch and Listen’ session this Friday 4th October between 12:30pm – 13:00pm. The webinar will be presented by Josh Hough, the Managing Director of CareLineLive, who will take you through what to be aware of in software offerings, pricing, contracts, onboarding and support.

Click here to find out more and register →

Compliance Webinar for Care Providers Who Sponsor Migrant Workers

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Presented by immigration experts JMW Solicitors in collaboration with the South East Social Care Alliance (SESCA), this webinar is aimed at adult social care providers in the South-East who are sponsoring migrant care workers.

What will this webinar cover?

  • Changes to the immigration rules
  • Key legal case studies
  • Undefined CoS applications (sponsoring in-country migrant workers), lead times, and compliance
  • Tips for maintaining compliance, SMS best practice, and ethical standards
  • Insight into SESCA’s new “supported sponsorship” scheme

Date options:

  • Wednesday 16th October, 10:00am – 11:30am
  • Thursday 17th October, 14:00pm – 15:30pm

Please see the flyer below for more information or click here to book →

MILE pathway newsletter – The key drivers, legislation and policies underpinning social care

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Welcome to this week’s edition of the MILE pathway newsletter, where we look at the legislation, supporting guidance and national policies that underpin the delivery of adult social care.
 
This newsletter looks broadly at the current social care landscape, exploring the legislative foundations crucial for ensuring that care providers deliver consistent, high-quality support. Whether you’re a care manager or part of a care team, this newsletter will provide courses and resources to help you navigate the complex regulatory environment in which we operate.

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National Day of Arts in Care Homes – 24th September 2024

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The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA), are dedicated to promoting the benefits of creativity and meaningful activities in care settings, and the National Day of Arts in Care Homes is a chance for services across the UK to get involved. You can check out the NAPA website to find out ways you can champion creativity and cultural engagement in your service, or access the resource document below for some ideas:

NAPA also offer a range of qualifications for practitioners interested in activity provision, and you can find out more about these by clicking the links below:

What’s new in adult social care? – 23rd September 2024

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Welcome to another update on ‘what’s new in adult social care’ showcasing some of the key courses and resources for social care leaders. If you missed last week’s newsletter on ‘supporting oral health in care settings’ you can click here to access it now. You can also access a list of our previous newsletters by clicking here.

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MILE pathway newsletter – Supporting oral health in care settings

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Maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial for the overall well-being of the people we support, and it’s an essential part of providing high-quality care. Poor oral health is associated with negative health outcomes such as malnutrition and has even been shown to increase the risk of acquiring aspiration pneumonia in residential care settings. In this newsletter, we’ll explore best practices, share valuable tips, and highlight resources designed to help you and your team support the oral health needs of those in your care.

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Free webinars for Professional Care Workers’ Week 2024

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Professional Care Workers’ Week (PCWW) 2024 is a week long celebration of the contributions of care workers across the UK. The event runs from 16th – 20th September 2024 and will feature a series of online webinars and information sessions hosted by leading figures in Adult Social Care.

Click here to access the full webinar schedule with further information and Zoom links →

‘Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme’ guidance

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On 6th September the Department of Health and Social Care shared updated information for adult social care employers on learning and development support for the financial year 2024 to 2025. 

The guidance covers:

  • The eligibility criteria for being able to make claims through the scheme
  • How the funding can be used, including the training courses and qualifications within scope of the scheme
  • When the funding will be available
  • The reimbursement rates
  • The transition arrangements from the Workforce Development Fund
  • Details on how adult social care employers can access the online claims service and make a claim.

Click here to find out more →

What’s new in adult social care? – 9th September 2024

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Welcome to another update on ‘what’s new in adult social care’ showcasing some of the key courses and resources for social care leaders. If you missed last week’s newsletter on ‘navigating the inspection process’ you can click here to access it now. You can also access a list of our previous newsletters by clicking here.

Please click here to access this week’s newsletter →

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