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Care Business Networking session for Providers

Written by Juliet Smith on 28 May 2026. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Care providers are invited to join the first in a new series of Care Business Networking events at Malmaison Brighton on Thursday 11th June 2026, 09:30am – 11:30am.

The event aims to bring providers together to explore some of the key challenges and opportunities facing the sector, including:

Workforce challenges
Financial sustainability
CQC readiness
Innovation
Business continuity

The session will also offer opportunities to network with other professionals and hear from guest speakers, with the full speaker line-up to be announced soon. Refreshments will be provided.

Cost:

Free for Gold Members (contact membership@espic.co.uk to reserve your place)
£30 per person for non-members

Click here to book your place →

St Michael’s Hospice opportunities

Written by Juliet Smith on 28 May 2026. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Upcoming training programme for health and care professionals

St Michael’s Hospice has shared its 2026/27 programme of community training for health and care professionals, with sessions starting next month.

Topics include:

Syringe Pump
Verification of Expected Adult Death (VoEAD)
Symptom management
Frailty
Dementia as a palliative care condition
Challenging conversations
Palliative care emergencies
Bereavement
Recognising dying

Useful information:

Most sessions take place at St Michael’s Hospice, with webinars delivered via MS Teams
ICB-funded training is free to attend, with some other sessions available at a small cost
Recognising Dying, Syringe Pump and VoEAD sessions are open to Registered Nurses only

Click here to view the programme and book via Eventbrite →

South East Social Care Alliance Conference 2026

Written by Juliet Smith on 28 May 2026. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

SESCA’s upcoming conference brings together adult social care professionals from across the South East for a day of networking, learning and sector updates.

The programme includes:

Updates on SESCA’s work across the South East adult social care sector
Information about the international recruitment project and available grants
Guest speakers and exhibitor stands
Opportunities to connect and share learning with other providers

Event details:

Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026
Time: 09:30am – 15:30pm
Venue: Sandown Park Racecourse
Cost: Free for registered adult social care providers operating in the South East

Click here to find out more and register →

Dementia Community webinars

Written by Juliet Smith on 21 May 2026. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

In support of Dementia Action Week this week, we wanted to highlight three upcoming free webinars focused on dementia care, wellbeing and lived experience:

Play to the Final Whistle!
Tuesday 26th May 2026
14:00pm – 15:00pm

This webinar explores how people living with dementia can continue to stay connected to sporting interests and memories. Speakers from Sporting Memories will share how sport and physical activity can support reminiscence, connection and wellbeing.

Click here to find out more and register →

Distressed behaviour isn’t random: From firefighting to foresight
Monday 8th June 2026
14:00pm – 15:00pm

This session looks at distressed behaviour in dementia, including what it may be communicating, common triggers, and practical ways to recognise concerns early and respond supportively.

Click here to find out more and register →

Creative Dementia: ‘Arts gave me a voice’
Monday 22nd June 2026
14:00pm – 15:00pm

This webinar explores the role creativity and the arts can play in supporting the health and wellbeing of people living with dementia. The session includes reflections on creativity, lived experience and dementia care, alongside discussion about the benefits of the arts within dementia support.

Click here to find out more and register →

St Wilfrid’s Hospice – Understanding the Needs of the LGBTQ+ Community at End of Life

Written by Juliet Smith on 21 May 2026. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

New fully funded course for those working in Sussex

This new half-day workshop explores the experiences and needs of LGBTQ+ people, including trans and gender-diverse individuals, when approaching the end of life.

The discussion-based session is suitable for all health and social care professionals and aims to support more inclusive, person-centred end of life care.

Course details:

Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026
Time: 09:30am – 13:30pm
Delivery mode: Online via Teams
Cost: Fully funded for those working in Sussex through NHS Sussex, or £50 for those outside the area

Click here to find out more and register →

Strengthening Specialist Dementia Care: Developing Practice in Care Homes

Written by Juliet Smith on 17 May 2026. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Hosted by NaDCAS and C-CAF as part of Dementia Action Week, this session will explore how services can be better supported to deliver consistent, confident, high-quality dementia care in practice.

What will the webinar cover?

Practical ideas to strengthen staff confidence and consistency
Insight into common challenges across services and how to address them
An introduction to a joined-up approach that supports both compliance and lived care quality

Webinar details:

Date: Thursday 21st May 2026
Time: 13:00 pm – 14:00 pm

Click here to find out more and register →

Dementia Action Week 2026

Written by Juliet Smith on 16 May 2026. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Hosted by Alzheimer’s Society 18th – 24th May 2026, Dementia Action Week aims to raise awareness, challenge stigma and help create a more dementia-friendly society.

Sussex Housing and Care are marking the week with a series of free informal information sessions across Sussex. Topics include recognising signs of dementia, living well following a diagnosis, and where to access support.

The sessions are open to everyone and refreshments will be provided.

Click here to find out more →