Welcome to another update on ‘what’s new in adult social care’ showcasing some of the key courses and resources for social care leaders. If you have any feedback or requests for future newsletter topics please send them to our project lead Juliet Smith as we would love to hear from you!
Date: Monday 24th June 2024 (welcome meeting) – Monday 13th January 2025 Course length: Six-month-long programme – Includes approx. 8-10 hours of self-study each week Delivery mode: Online Cost: £150 per participant which must be funded by the participants department/organisation. Suitable for: First time managers in health or social care who lead a team and are keen to develop their leadership behaviours and skills and connect with colleagues across the Sussex wide system. Qualification: NHS Leadership Academy Award in Health and Care Leadership.
Course description: ‘The programme will prepare you for the demands of leadership in the healthcare system today – and into the future. It will give you the theoretical knowledge and practical understanding needed to deliver inspiring leadership. During the programme, you’ll cover eight units of study on leadership fundamentals along with four further units that relate to core management skills.’ Click here to download the participant guide to find out more →
Assignment Deadline: Monday 13th January 2025, 17:00pm
The deadline for applications is Monday 3rd June (end of day). If you have any questions or require any assistance in completing the application please contact [email protected]
This week is Dementia Action Week so we decided to dedicate this newsletter to supporting the campaign by sharing some key courses and resources that focus on gaining insight and increasing understanding.
Welcome to another update on ‘what’s new in adult social care’ showcasing some of the key courses and resources for social care leaders. If you have any feedback or requests for future newsletter topics please send them to our project lead Juliet Smith as we would love to hear from you!
Effective communication between staff and the individuals they support is essential for accurately identifying needs and fostering trust in care relationships. Strong communication skills can enable care workers to tailor their approach to the preferences of those under their care, promoting dignity and autonomy.
This newsletter shares courses aimed at enhancing staff communication skills across various essential areas, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of person-centred care provided by your service.
Welcome to another update on ‘what’s new in adult social care’ showcasing some of the key courses and resources for social care leaders. It’s been a year since we launched MILE and we have loved working with you all. I hope you have enjoyed the website, the newsletters, and any other support we have been able to offer.
We are hoping we can continue in some form beyond April 2024 and will certainly keep in touch with all the latest development opportunities via our weekly newsletters. We would be really grateful for your feedback as it helps us to improve and lets us know that what we are doing supports you.
This week’s newsletter explores ways to create a collaborative workplace culture to improve the quality of services offered in a health and social care setting.
There have been many developments since MILE last covered recruitment in our June 2023 newsletter. For example, at the start of the year the government released information on the new care workforce pathway developed in partnership with Skills for Care to clearly define the key knowledge, skills, values and behaviours needed for a career in social care.
We thought it was time to share more resources to help you navigate the complexities and challenges of attracting and retaining talent in the dynamic field of health and social care. This newsletter shares some of the latest insights, trends, and best practices to help your service thrive. As the world of social care recruitment is ever-changing, please expect more on this topic in our future newsletters!
International recruitment has been a key discussion in the sector over the last few months, and this March a new guide was released by Skills for Care in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care to support good practice.
Our post on the 13th March shared some of the upcoming training opportunities that the Sussex Digital In-Reach Team are offering, and they have just added a new selection to their calendar which you can book by following the links below:
Data Security and Your Business Continuity Plan Thursday 11th April 2024 13:30pm – 14:30pm ‘For small organisations, your data security plan can be an extension of your existing business continuity plan. This interactive workshop will give you the opportunity to discuss your needs and help you make suitable continuity plans for your care setting.’ Click here to find out more and book →
DSPT Interactive Workshop Week 1 – Staffing and Roles Wednesday 1st May 2024 13:30pm – 14:30pm ‘This week is part one of a four week workshop covering each section of the DSPT. During this workshop we will look at the DSPT section relating to staffing and Roles and help you navigate through the toolkit to achieve ‘Standards Met’ when you republish your DSPT.’ Click here to find out more and book →
DSPT Interactive Workshop Week 2 – Policies and Procedures Wednesday 8th May 2024 13:30pm – 14:30pm ‘This week is part two of a four week workshop covering each section of the DSPT. During this workshop we will look at the DSPT section relating to Policies and Procedures and help you navigate through the toolkit to achieve ‘Standards Met’ when you republish your DSPT.’ Click here to find out more and book →
Data Protection – ROPA/IAR and DPIA Tuesday 14th May 2024 10:30am – 11:30am ‘Join this webinar if you want to learn more about your legal obligations as a care provider under The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), particularly how you manage personal and sensitive data.’ Click here to find out more and book →
DSPT Interactive Workshop Week 3 – Data Security Wednesday 22nd May 2024 13:30pm – 14:30pm ‘This week is part three of a four week workshop covering each section of the DSPT. During this workshop we will look at the DSPT section relating to Data Security and help you navigate through the toolkit to achieve ‘Standards Met’ when you republish your DSPT.’ Click here to find out more and book →
Data Security and Your Business Continuity Plan Tuesday 28th May 2024 10:30am – 11:30am ‘For small organisations, your data security plan can be an extension of your existing business continuity plan. This interactive workshop will give you the opportunity to discuss your needs and help you make suitable continuity plans for your care setting.’ Click here to find out more and book →
DSPT Interactive Workshop Week 4 – IT Systems and Devices Wednesday 29th May 2024 13:30pm – 14:30pm ‘This week is the final part of a four week workshop covering each section of the DSPT. During this final workshop we will look at the DSPT section relating to IT Systems & Devices and help you navigate through the toolkit to achieve ‘Standards Met’ when you republish your DSPT.’ Click here to find out more and book →