Utility Aid: all you need to know about member and community benefits.
Thursday 26th February 2026, 12:30pm – 13:00pm
Utility Aid secure charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK the best possible service agreements on water, gas and electricity.
During this session, Stephanie Steele (Partnerships Manager) will give more of an overview about how Utility Aid can support the care sector and insight into the new Utility Aid Foundation, collective purchasing and how this can save you money and time.
Flourish is hosting a free CPD-accredited webinar, Leading Care with Confidence, designed for new managers, aspiring leaders and experienced managers looking to strengthen confidence in their role.
Join Richard Mills, Social Care Trainer and Assessor, and Samantha Kiln, Flourish Leadership and Digital Skills Manager, for an honest, practical conversation about what confident leadership really looks like in social care, and the everyday actions that strengthen team culture, reinforce clarity and support workforce stability during challenging times.
Delivered in partnership with HMRC, this free webinar is for care providers and managers sponsoring international workers. It covers National Minimum Wage compliance, what to expect during HMRC checks, common sector risks, and practical steps to stay compliant.
This practical webinar, led by Hempsons legal specialist Helen Claridge, supports social care providers to strengthen their understanding of the Court of Protection and manage complex legal and safeguarding situations with confidence.
The session explores when providers may become involved in Court of Protection proceedings, the risks of getting it wrong, current pressures within the DoLS system, and recent case law. Practical guidance will also be shared to support lawful, person-centred decision-making around capacity, best interests and restrictions on liberty.
Suitable for care home managers, senior leaders and clinicians.
Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Time: 14:00pm – 15:00pm
This session, hosted by Skills for Care on 29th January between 10:00am – 11:00am, introduces a new, free online resource designed to support registered managers in their potential role as Practice Supervisor for nursing students and nursing associates on placement in social care settings.
Funded by DHSC and developed in partnership with the University of Exeter, the resource aligns with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment and supports the national strategy to enable more social care placements for student nurses.
Who should attend:
Registered managers (NMC registered or not) interested in supervising nursing students
Those involved in nursing education or placement development
Employers and stakeholders looking to expand nursing placements in social care
Taking place on Thursday 5th February 2026, 10:00am – 11:00am, this webinar aims to support registered managers to implement effective dementia training that improves care quality and engagement for people living with dementia. It will provide an overview of key resources, qualifications and funding routes, alongside real examples from providers who have strengthened their dementia practice.
It will cover:
Implementing dementia training for staff
Understanding dementia resources and accessing funding for qualifications
Real-world provider examples that demonstrate improved dementia provision
This free webinar, hosted by the Centre for Adult Social Care Research on Tuesday 25th November 2025 from 12:00pm – 13:30pm, explores new UK research on the role of food, eating practices, and wellbeing in adult social care. Speakers will discuss how shared meals and everyday food rituals can strengthen connection, reduce isolation, and enhance wellbeing for adults with care and support needs, including disabled people and older adults.
This three-part webinar series series aims to help care providers build resilience, protect data, and ensure continuity of care in the face of modern cyber threats. Hosted by the Cyber Centre of Excellence, Care England & Digital Care Hub, each practical session will also include a 30-minute Q&A.
Workshop 1: How much should you know? Wednesday 12th November 2025 12:00pm – 13:30pm An introductory webinar for anyone taking their first steps toward improving cyber awareness and safety. The session underscores that a strong awareness of cyber risks, governance, and response planning is essential for every organisation involved in care. Click here to find out more and register →
Workshop 2: The Deep, the Dark and the Hidden Dangers Wednesday 21st January 2026 12:00pm – 13:30pm Learn how data travels between the the surface, deep and dark web, helping you uncover the hidden risks that could be exposing your service to breaches. Click here to find out more and register →
Workshop 3: Resilience, Recovery & Incident Response Wednesday 25th February 2026 12:00pm – 13:30pm This session covers business continuity and recovery planning to reduce the risk. It will equip you with ready-to-use templates and checklists to strengthen your organisation’s resilience. Click here to find out more and register →
This webinar, hosted by Skills for Care in partnership with the Outstanding Society, offers practical guidance to help care providers strengthen their approach to medicines optimisation and embed good practice into everyday routines.
Attendees will hear from homecare and residential providers, as well as sector specialists, who will share examples of outstanding practice and tools to build staff confidence and competence. The session also explores how to meaningfully involve people in decisions about their medicines to support person-centred care.
Date: Tuesday 9th December 2025 Time: 14:00pm – 15:00pm
ShiftWorks is an online learning platform from The King’s Fund, supporting people across health and social care to lead with kindness, inclusion and confidence.
For £35 a year, members gain access to short CPD-accredited courses, live workshops and practical tools designed to strengthen leadership, wellbeing and teamwork. Topics include compassionate management, anti-racism, clinical leadership and cross-sector collaboration.
Upcoming live workshops (exclusive to ShiftWorks members):
23rd October – How to spot a zombie: tackling leadership issues that just won’t die. Explore outdated ‘zombie’ ideas about leadership that persist despite evidence to the contrary, and learn how to challenge them.
27th November – How to overcome your feelings and get good at conflict. Discover how to handle workplace disagreements constructively and use conflict as a tool for better decisions and stronger relationships.
15th December – Introduction to ShiftWorks. A relaxed onboarding session exploring what ShiftWorks offers, how to make the most of it, and an opportunity to meet other members.
