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Upcoming course: Managing and Administering Controlled Drugs in Community Settings

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The Medication Training Company are offering an online course aimed at managers in community care settings such as domiciliary care, supported living, shared lives and personal assistants to teach you how to put in place sensible (and achievable!) controls when managing and administering controlled drugs in the community.

Date: Wednesday 11th December 2024
Time: 09:30am – 13:00pm
Delivery mode: Online
Cost: £75+VAT
***WSPiC members can receive a 10% discount by quoting WSPIC10 & your membership number.

What will this course cover?

  • The legislation and best practice (or lack of!) that govern the management of controlled drugs
  • Why some medicines are classified as controlled drugs
  • The different schedules of controlled drugs, and which CDs fit into which schedules
  • How to establish how to identify the schedule of a CD
  • How to risk assess the controls needed for a CD
  • And more…

Click here to find out more about this course →

MILE newsletter – Infection prevention and control in care settings

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Infection prevention and control (IPC) measures are critical components in maintaining a safe environment in health and care settings. In this week’s newsletter we share a selection of resources, courses, and guidelines to equip health and care professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance IPC practices and safeguard the health and wellbeing of the people we care for.

Please click here to access the newsletter →

Learn how to ‘bring more joy and engagement to the residents of your care home’!

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On Thursday 5th September 2024 NAPA (National Activity Providers Association) are running an interactive online course for Care Home Activity Coordinators, Care Workers, Volunteers or anyone interested in improving the quality of life for care home residents! The course is designed to help you create a more engaging, creative and fun range of activities that can be easily implemented in your service.

Click here to find out more about this course →

Applications open for the ‘Digital leadership programme’!

Written by Juliet Smith on . Posted in Using digital resources to support leadership in social care. Leave a Comment

Applications are open for the next ‘Digital leadership programme’ with Skills for care & the National Care Forum. The course consists of four workshops on Thursdays 19th September, 26th September, 3rd October & 10th October 2024.

Course description:
‘This learning programme will support both new and experienced managers to have the underpinning skills, knowledge and models of digital leadership that can be practically applied when implementing technology in a care service and promote best practice. It will improve confidence in identifying how digital technology supports the delivery of quality care and will enable managers to identify technology in the market, understand the barriers to technology adoption and how an organisation may choose to address them.’

***Registration will close for those who wish to pay by invoice on 2nd September 2024 and will close 9th September 2024 for credit card payments.

Click here to find out more about this programme →

‘Let’s Talk About Vaccines’ Training…

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These free 2.5 hour online sessions are designed to help health, social care and voluntary sector staff build the confidence, skills and knowledge to discuss vaccination decisions. Please see the upcoming date options below:

  • Thursday 25th July, 13:00pm – 15:30pm
  • Monday 29th July, 09:30am – 12:00pm
  • Tuesday 6th August, 09:30am – 12:00pm
  • Tuesday 13th August, 09:30am – 12:00pm
  • Thursday 22nd August, 13:00pm – 15:30pm
  • Tuesday 27th August, 09:30am – 12:00pm

To sign up: please email [email protected] with your name, organisation, role and preferred training date.

Click here to find out more about these sessions →

Mile pathway newsletter – Coaching courses for health and social care leaders

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As a health and social care manager, coaching can be used as a tool to promote both personal and professional development within your team. By adopting a coaching approach, managers can promote continuous learning and cultivate a supportive, growth-oriented environment where staff can improve their skills and ultimately provide higher quality care.
 
This newsletter shares some courses that you can complete to deepen your knowledge of the role of coaching principles and how these can be integrated into everyday management practices.

Please click here to access this week’s newsletter →

A Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care in England

Written by Juliet Smith on . Posted in Human resource management in services, The key drivers, legislation and policies underpinning social care, Workforce planning, transformation and commissioning. Leave a Comment

Skills for Care recently released the new ‘Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care in England’, a collaborative strategy developed to create a roadmap for the future of the social care workforce over the next 15 years. The strategy makes recommendations based on input from ‘thousands of stakeholders’, current legislation, and new workforce data with the aim ‘to attract, retain, train and transform the workforce.’

Click here to find out more about the new ‘Workforce Strategy’ →

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

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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 →

Free ‘Lunch and Listen’ sessions!

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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 →

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