This week’s edition of the MILE newsletter brings together resources focused on supporting health and wellbeing in care settings.
From nutrition, hydration and movement to falls prevention and medication management, we’re sharing a range of resources linked to everyday practice that can help support safer, healthier and more fulfilling lives for the people we care for.
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.
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.
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.
A range of free sessions are available throughout May to support social care providers with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and wider digital and cyber awareness.
Republish your DSPT in your Lunch Hour
Dates: 12th, 19th, 26th May 2026
Time: 12:30pm – 13:30pm
Description:
These informal sessions guide you through the DSPT, helping you understand each section and how to complete it.
Click here to find out more and register →
Lock the Digital Door – Going Beyond the DSPT
Date: 13th May 2026
Time: 13:30pm – 14:30pm
Description:
This session explores cyber risks and practical steps to reduce them, building on DSPT requirements and recent local incidents.
Click here to find out more and register →
Practical DSPT Workshop for Social Care Providers in Hove
Date: 14th May 2026
Time: 14:30pm – 16:30pm
Location: Freedom Works Creative Hub, BN3 6HA
Format: In-person
Description:
A hands-on workshop offering step-by-step support to help you complete the DSPT.
Click here to find out more and register →
DSPT Support Session Ahead of 30th June Deadline
Date: 21st May 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Description:
Focused support session covering common challenges such as records of processing, information asset registers, business continuity and the national data opt-out.
Click here to find out more and register →
When Cyber Attacks Happen – Real Stories from Sussex
Date: 21st May 2026
Time: 14:30pm – 15:30pm
Description:
This session shares real examples of cyber incidents, exploring what happened and the key lessons for providers.
Click here to find out more and register →
DSPT Support Session Ahead of 30th June Deadline
Date: 29th May 2026
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Description:
Focused support session covering common challenges such as records of processing, information asset registers, business continuity and the national data opt-out.
Click here to find out more and register →
This webinar for Sussex Care Homes, hosted by NHS Surrey & Sussex ICB, will focus on recognising when weight loss may be a concern and responding appropriately to support residents’ health and wellbeing.
The session will include input from dietitians, hospice professionals and community nurses, covering:
There will also be a live Q&A panel, offering an opportunity to ask questions and hear from professionals across health and care services.
Handled well, complaints are not just something to resolve, but something to learn from. They offer valuable insight into people’s experiences, highlight risks, and create opportunities for improvement.
This newsletter brings together guidance, tools, and training to help you respond to complaints confidently and use feedback to strengthen practice.
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.
A range of free sessions are available throughout May to support social care providers with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and wider digital and cyber awareness.
Dates: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th May 2026
Time: 12:30pm – 13:30pm
Description:
These informal sessions guide you through the DSPT step by step, helping you understand each section and how to complete it.
Click here to find out more and register →
Date: 6th May 2026
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Description:
Focused support session covering common challenges such as records of processing, information asset registers, business continuity and the national data opt-out.
Click here to find out more and register →
Date: 13th May 2026
Time: 13:30pm – 14:30pm
Description:
This session explores cyber risks and practical steps to reduce them, building on DSPT requirements and recent local incidents.
Click here to find out more and register →
Date: 14th May 2026
Time: 14:30pm – 16:30pm
Location: Freedom Works Creative Hub, BN3 6HA
Format: In-person
Description:
A hands-on workshop offering step-by-step support to help you complete the DSPT.
Click here to find out more and register →
Date: 21st May 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Description:
Focused support session covering common challenges such as records of processing, information asset registers, business continuity and the national data opt-out.
Click here to find out more and register →
Date: 21st May 2026
Time: 14:30pm – 15:30pm
Description:
This session shares real examples of cyber incidents, exploring what happened and the key lessons for providers.
Click here to find out more and register →
Date: 29th May 2026
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Description:
Focused support session covering common challenges such as records of processing, information asset registers, business continuity and the national data opt-out.
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.
