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NHS South East Leadership Academy: Autumn–Winter Career Series

Written by Juliet Smith on 12 September 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

These free one-hour virtual workshops are designed to help health and care professionals across the South East strengthen their skills, reflect on their career, and take their next steps with confidence.

Running from October 2025 to March 2026, each session will be delivered via Microsoft Teams and offers practical tools, reflection time, and takeaways to help you put ideas into action. You can join as many sessions as you’d like, as each one stands alone with focused, practical content.

Upcoming sessions:

Answer with Impact – Mastering the STAR Framework for Applications and Interviews
15th October 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Structure strong responses to common interview questions using the STAR framework and other techniques.
Click here to find out more and book →

Strategic Connections – Networking with Purpose and Ease
4th November 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Build meaningful professional relationships and approach networking in a way that feels natural.
Click here to find out more and book →

Should I Stay or Should I Go?
11th November 2025, 11:30am – 13:00pm
A reflective workshop using journaling exercises to help you decide whether to re-engage with your current role or move on to something new.
Click here to find out more and book →

Step Into the Role – Thriving in Your Next Position
18th November 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Navigate transitions, manage expectations, and grow into new roles with confidence.
Click here to find out more and book →

Rewriting the Script – Understanding and Overcoming Your Inner Critic and Imposter Syndrome
26th November 2025, 11:30am – 13:00pm
Identify unhelpful inner narratives and learn practical ways to reframe them so you can move forward with confidence.
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Professional Presence – Building Your Personal Brand with Integrity
2nd December 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Develop a professional identity that feels authentic and aligns with your values.
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CV and Application Writing – Present Your Best Self
12th December 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Craft strong, tailored CVs and applications that highlight your strengths and align with your goals.
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Interview Confidence – Show Up, Speak Well, Succeed
16th December 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Tools and mindset to approach interviews with clarity, poise, and confidence.
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Career Planning – Design Your Path with Purpose
9th January 2026, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Explore tools and models like IKIGAI and Squiggly Careers, and reflect on what motivates you.
Click here to find out more and book →

Should I Stay or Should I Go?
25th February 2026, 11:30am – 13:00pm
A second chance to join this reflective journaling workshop to explore your next steps.
Click here to find out more and book →

Rewriting the Script – Understanding and Overcoming Your Inner Critic and Imposter Syndrome
3rd March 2026, 11:30am – 13:00pm
Gain tools to quiet your inner critic and feel more confident in your professional journey.
Click here to find out more and book →

Please note:

If your chosen session is fully booked, you can join the waiting list on the event page.
Links to join will be emailed 1–2 weeks before the session date.
Places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Understanding the Needs of the LGBTQ+ Community at End of Life

Written by Juliet Smith on 6 September 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Tuesday 11th November 2025, 09:30am – 13:30pm

St Wilfrid’s Hospice Education Team is launching a new, discussion-based workshop exploring the unique experiences and needs of LGBTQ+ people, including trans and gender-diverse individuals, when approaching the end of life. The course is open to all health and social care professionals.

Drawing on Hospice UK’s I Just Want to Be Me report (2023), the Learning Framework for LGBTQ+ Care in Later Life (2023), and other evidence-based guidance, this workshop will help you:

Understand the barriers faced by LGBTQ+ communities at the end of life
Explore practical ways to provide inclusive, affirming, and compassionate care
Strengthen person-centred practice across health and social care settings

Cost:

Fully funded for all Sussex employees in health and social care (via NHS Sussex)
£50 for participants outside Sussex (includes all course materials)

Click here to book your place →

A Manager’s Guide to Arts in Care Homes

Written by Juliet Smith on 30 August 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Looking for inspiration ahead of the National Day of Arts in Care homes on 24th September?

The National Activity Providers Association’s Manager’s Guide to Arts in Care Homes is designed to help managers build creative, connected and vibrant communities. It explores challenges, offers practical steps to get projects started, and shows how managers can lead the way. You’ll also find advice on capturing and evidencing arts activities for CQC reporting, along with inspiring examples and links to further resources.

Click here to access the guide: https://cdn.baringfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Care-home-managers-NAPA-2023.pdf

The National Day of Arts in Care Homes – 24th September 2025

Written by Juliet Smith on 28 August 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Hosted by the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA), the National Day of Arts in Care Homes celebrates and promotes arts engagement in care settings. This year’s theme is Going Green, celebrating creativity through sustainability. From sculptures made with scrap materials to nature-inspired paintings and group projects using found objects, the focus is on exploring the artistic potential of recycled, reused and natural materials.

Whether you’re planning something simple or more ambitious, there are plenty of free resources to spark ideas and support your event.

Find out more about how to get involved here →

Medicines Optimisation for Care Homes (MOCH) training

Written by Juliet Smith on 15 August 2025. Posted in Event. Leave a Comment

These sessions, delivered by the Sussex Community NHS Foundation trust Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH) team, will cover Self-Care medications, Homely Remedy medications and Personal Care medications/items. Participants will be given resources which can be adapted to suit the individual needs of the care home and will have the opportunity to ask questions.

The sessions are suitable for all care home staff who manage and administer medication in a care home setting.

Upcoming sessions:

Tuesdays at 14:30pm – 2nd September 2025, 10th October 2025, 4th November 2025, 2nd December 2025, 6th January 2026, 3rd February 2026 & 3rd March 2026

How to join:
No booking required, simply click the link below to join the session via Microsoft Teams:
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 375 393 048 486
Passcode: hp29d27S
Dial in by phone
+44 20 3321 5208,,726027855#

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

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