A new national campaign has launched to raise the profile of adult social care and ensure the voices of those working in, and relying on, care are heard by Government.
Led by Providers Unite, the campaign calls for greater investment in the care workforce, the people who draw on care and support, and the providers delivering services across the UK.
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.
National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) has recently shared three new resources to support meaningful activity and engagement in care homes.
Celebrating Intergenerational Activities
Supports activity providers to plan and deliver intergenerational experiences that are intentional, inclusive and meaningful. Includes practical activity ideas, guidance and useful resources to support delivery.
Click here to access the toolkit →
Celebrating the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Created to support Care Home Open Week (15th–21st June 2026), this toolkit offers football-themed activity ideas to help services bring people together. Includes suggestions for movement, music, food and reminiscence to support engagement and connection.
Click here to access the toolkit →
Technology in Activity Provision
Supports care and activity teams to use technology in simple, practical ways to enhance engagement. Includes real examples and ideas designed to build confidence and support flexible, person-centred practice.
Click here to access the toolkit →
This briefing for adult social care providers in West Sussex offers an opportunity to connect with peers, share insights, and stay up to date with key developments across the sector.
As a leader, your influence is shaped by how clearly you communicate, how well you understand others, and how intentionally you show up in everyday moments.
Inspired by the NHS South East Leadership Academy’s ‘Strengthen Your Impact’ webinar series, this edition brings together practical ways to build leadership and influencing skills that can be applied in day-to-day practice.
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The Wellbeing Collective focuses on leadership, people development and workplace culture, grounded in positive psychology.
This webinar focuses on influencing in the workplace, offering space to build confidence, explore new approaches and learn from others.
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.
