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Adult Social Care Update
New Chief Social Worker and Mental Health Social Work lead appointed, New e-learning tool digitising social care programme research, Free webinar on Certificates of Sponsorship, Preparing for flu and other infections
Published on 3/10/2024 in News
| Adult Social Care Update |
| – New Chief Social Worker and Mental Health Social Work lead appointed. – New e-learning tool Digitising Social Care Programme research – Free webinar on Certificates of Sponsorship – Preparing for flu and other infections |
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New Chief Social Worker and Mental Health Social Work lead appointed Sarah McClinton is appointed as the new Chief Social Worker and Robert Lewis as the Mental Health Social Work lead. Their arrival presents an exciting opportunity to enhance our approach to addressing challenges within the adult social care sector. Both individuals bring extensive experience and will offer expert guidance. Read more |
New e-learning tool puts prevention first in social care Discover more about a new e-learning resource in this recent blog from the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy, and Professor Jamie Waterall. This innovative tool has been developed in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and the Royal Society of Public Health. It is designed to help colleagues enhance their expertise and confidence in applying public health approaches in adult social care settings. With a focus on crucial areas including Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), mental health, and healthy ageing, this resource delivers practical advice and suggestions on how to embed these approaches. Find out more |
Peace of mind for families and care teams  Research shows that actively involving people who use care services in care planning is a big priority for managers, staff and families. Studies were conducted on behalf of the Digitising Social Care Programme and featured responses from over 200 people in Devon. Families also reported they were keen to access the ‘family portal’ features of Digital Social Care Records (DSCRs), allowing them to keep up-to-date on aspects of their loved ones’ lives, including their medical support, daily activities, and more general emotional state. DSCRs are software solutions to record a person’s care information. This allows staff and families to share data and reduce time on admin tasks, improving safety and quality of care records and providing person-centred care. Read more |
Free webinar and help sheet for providers on applying for Certificates of Sponsorship A free webinar is available to help care providers recruiting from abroad. This teach-in will cover how to become a sponsor, how to comply with requirements and the evidence needed to support applications for Certificates of Sponsorship. Register via MS Teams: Monday 30 September – 10.00 to 11.00 A help sheet is also available, setting out the step-by-step process of gaining sponsorship licences and explaining how to provide the appropriate evidence required by the Home Office. Download the help sheet via the Skills for Care website |
Getting a head start on flu and other infections A free webinar is available to help care providers recruiting from abroad. This teach-in will cover how to become a sponsor, how to comply with requirements and the evidence needed to support applications for Certificates of Sponsorship. Register via MS Teams:Monday 30 September – 10.00 to 11.00 A help sheet is also available, setting out the step-by-step process of gaining sponsorship licences and explaining how to provide the appropriate evidence required by the Home Office. Read more |
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