The Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) is a fund to support training and skill development for non-regulated care staff in England, including deputy managers, CQC-registered managers, and agency workers. Funding can be claimed for eligible training and courses that are both paid for and started between 1st April 2024 and 31st March 2025. The application deadline is 21st March 2025.
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Welcome to another update on What’s New in Adult Social Care, where we share the latest courses and resources for health and social care managers and teams in Sussex.
This interactive 6-week course has been thoughtfully designed to address critical language and cultural challenges faced by overseas carers in social care settings. Originally developed to assist care providers with CQC compliance, the program has evolved to meet the needs of modern care teams and is now delivered online for maximum accessibility.
Through live webinars, participants will engage in dynamic, interactive sessions featuring clear presentations, comprehension exercises, real-life scenarios, and reflective discussions.
Date options:
Course 1: 10:00am to 11:30am each Wednesday for 6 weeks, from 5th February to 12th March 2025
Course 2: 10:00am to 11:30am each Thursday for 6 weeks, from 6th February to 13th March 2025
Course 3: 12:00pm to 1:30pm each Thursday for 6 weeks, from 6th February to 13th March 2025
Course 4: 2:00pm to 3:30pm each Thursday for 6 weeks, from 6th February to 13th March 2025
This newsletter highlights a selection of essential safeguarding courses and resources, offering you the opportunity to refresh your knowledge and stay up-to-date with best practice. As a registered manager, you play a pivotal role in fostering safeguarding awareness and ensuring the welfare of those in your care. Our aim is to support you in feeling confident and empowered to create a safe and supportive environment in your service.
Join The Medication Training Company online on Tuesday 18th March 2025, from 9:25am to 3:15pm, for a practical masterclass on medication management, led by pharmacist John Greene. Designed for care home managers and senior staff, this session covers:
1) How to manage and reduce the risk from medication errors
2) How to attain and maintain top ratings from CQC for managing medicines
For more details or to pre-book, please click here.
Tresacare and SESCA are collaborating to offer a free wellbeing programme designed to support international care workers in the South East. The programme will run for 3 months from mid-January 2025 and will be held online via Zoom.
What does the programme include?
Who is this programme open to?
Click here to find out more and register your interest →
Please note: Care providers wishing to register 3+ care workers should email [email protected].
This course from The Medication Training Company aims to teach health and social care professionals how manage, report and learn from medication incidents. The course will run online via Zoom on 17th December 2024, 21st January 2025, and 5th February 2025 between 09:30am – 13:00pm.
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SESCA have implemented a scheme to connect identified displaced care workers with providers in the South East as part of the Department of Health and Social Care’s 2024-25 International Recruitment Project.
If you would like to find out more, visit the SESCA webpage or click here to watch ‘Real-Life Perspectives on International Recruitment’, their short film on the initiative.
In this week’s MILE newsletter we focus on end-of-life care, sharing courses and resources to help you navigate the unique challenges of this emotive subject and support you in delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
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