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MILE pathway newsletter – The importance of nutrition and hydration in a care setting

Written by Juliet Smith on 10 July 2024. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

When it comes to assessing the nutritional and hydration needs of residents, CQC highlight the importance of following up-to-date guidance as well as ensuring staff are able to recognise when individuals may need specialist interventions. It is also essential to accommodate specific dietary needs and preferences by considering factors such as religious and cultural backgrounds and health conditions to ensure individuals are supported in a person-centred way.

This newsletter aims to offer valuable resources and insights on promoting good nutrition and hydration in care settings, which are crucial for delivering high-quality care and enhancing the health outcomes of your residents.

Please click here to access this week’s newsletter →

MILE pathway newsletter – 1st July 2024

Written by Juliet Smith on 3 July 2024. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Welcome to another update on ‘what’s new in adult social care’ showcasing some of the key courses and resources for social care leaders. Don’t forget you can also access all of our previous newsletters by clicking here.

Please click here to access this week’s newsletter →

Free ‘Lunch and Listen’ sessions!

Written by Juliet Smith on 1 July 2024. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Brighton & Hove and East Sussex Partners in Care are hosting a series of free online ‘Lunch and Listen’ sessions. You can see a list of the upcoming sessions below or click here to browse the full list of upcoming events and training opportunities →

Dealing with the complexities of MCA assessment for Managers
Date: Wednesday 24th July 2024
Time: 12:00pm – 13:30pm
Delivery mode: Online
Click here to book →

Everything Care Managers need to know about Sepsis in 30 mins
Date: Thursday 25th July 2024
Time: 12:30pm – 13:00pm
Delivery mode: Online
Click here to book →

Everything Care Managers need to know about Continuing Health Care (CHC) Funding
Date: Monday 29th July 2024
Time: 12:30pm – 13:00pm
Delivery mode: Online
Click here to book →

‘NHS 999 Calls from Care Homes, South East Coast Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb)
Date: Tuesday 30th July 2024
Time: 12:30pm – 13:00pm
Delivery mode: Online
Click here to book →

Free ‘Preventing Infection Workbooks’ available

Written by Juliet Smith on 1 July 2024. Posted in Policies and procedures for managing health and safety in services. Leave a Comment

West Sussex County Council are providing health and social care services with the following ‘Preventing Infection Workbooks’ for free:

What do the booklets cover?

Latest national guidance
Evidence-based information
18 topics including the 10 Standard infection control precautions, aseptic technique, specimen collection, preventing a UTI, urinary catheter care, viral gastroenteritis/norovirus, clostridioides difficile, M.R.S.A. and M.R.G.N.B.

To request for copies of this workbook, please contact WSCC via email at: IPCCareHomeTraining@westsussex.gov.uk.

Celebrating Excellence in Care: Annual West Sussex Care Awards 2024

Written by Juliet Smith on 29 May 2024. Posted in Event. Leave a Comment

‘The Annual West Sussex Care Awards took place on the evening of 23rd May 2024, at the prestigious Long Furlong Barn in Worthing, honouring the outstanding dedication and achievements of professionals and volunteers in the care sector. The event highlighted the exceptional contributions of individuals and organisations committed to providing exemplary care services in West Sussex.’ – West Sussex Partners in Care

Click here to read the full press release to find out more about the awards →

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