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News - Sutton Care Hub
Care Matters: Monday 22 July 2024
25 July: All Adults Registered Care Homes in Sutton Conference, Peer Review Post Challenge, Sutton Community Fund and more. Please share.
Published on 22/07/2024
Global IT outage affecting business worldwide
Please contact [email protected] if you are having any issues.
Published on 19/07/2024
Sutton Community Fund
Do you have an idea for a small and community focused project that would benefit Sutton residents and meet local priorities? Your group could apply for up to £5000!
Published on 17/07/2024
Peer Review Post Challenge
Dear Providers, The LGA Peer Challenge team has now completed their review of ASC and we wanted to share some of their initial feedback with you. Over the coming weeks we will receive the full report and will use this to prioritise improvements to our services. This has been a great learning opportunity for us […]
Published on 16/07/2024
Heat Health Alert
YELLOW Heat-Health Alert – (Hot weather response) has been issued for London and is in effect between 18/07/2024 at 17:00 and 20/07/2024 at 23:00.
Published on 16/07/2024
Care Matters: Thursday 4 July 2024
8 July: Medicines Management Information and Support session is still available to book, Important Reminder to View the Following: Clare’s Checklist – A Checklist for people with Learning Disability who have Epilepsy, Care Home Information Sharing Webinar Update, Sutton’s Nickel Support WINS Britain’s best ‘Heart of Gold’ small business at The Small Awards, Alzheimer’s Research UK Walk for a Cure and more. Please share.
Published on 5/07/2024
Adult social care transformation – June 2024
Partner Communication Sutton Council is making some changes to how it delivers adult social care services. These changes will help us to better manage increasing demand for our services and to promote our residents’ independence in the most efficient ways possible. New structure for adult social care services From 24 June 2024, the Council will […]
Published on 21/06/2024
Care Matters: Monday 17 June 2024
Sutton’s Nickel Support WINS Britain’s best ‘Heart of Gold’ small business at The Small Awards, Alzheimer’s Research UK Walk for a Cure 25 July: All Adults Registered Care Homes in Sutton Conference .Sutton Technology Enabled Care Shop Now Open, Medicine Management, New contact details for dementia and more. Please share.
Published on 17/06/2024
25 July: All Adults Registered Care Homes in Sutton Conference
Thursday 25th July 9am-4:30pm
Published on 17/06/2024
Update July24 Alzheimer’s Research UK ‘Walk for a Cure’
Thank you everyone who donated, todate we have raised £2,118 and still going! What a lovely day we spent at Kensington Gardens to complete the Walk for a Cure. Everyone was there to achieve the same goal and whilst doing this, gave us the opportunity to tell our story (free theraphy!). We spoke of our […]
Published on 7/06/2024
Saturday 8 June: B-Unique, SEN Inclusive Club Night
Frames B-Unique events provide a safe and enjoyable experience for young people, adults, their family/carers
Published on 23/05/2024
Care Matters: Wednesday 15 May 2024
Adult Social Care Peer Review Survey, Sutton Technology Enabled Care Shop Now Open, Medicine Management, Alzheimer’s Research UK – Walk for a Cure, Spring vaccination programme, LBS Green Enterprise Partnership, Community Equipment Guidance, New contact details for dementia and more. Please share.
Published on 15/05/2024
Care Matters: 20 April 2024
Spring vaccination programme, PPE Transition, LBS Green Enterprise Partnership, Community Equipment Guidance, New contact details for dementia and more. Please share.
Published on 22/04/2024
London Borough of Sutton Green Enterprise Partnership
Accelerating transition to a better and prosperous future
Published on 18/04/2024
Addressing Parkinsons with Black communities
Wednesday 8 May and Saturday 11 May 12-4pm via zoom. Please book here The event will be hosted by Parkinsons UK who fight hard to raise awareness of parkinson’s and promote better treatment and services for those affected by Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease does not discriminate, although parkinson’s usually affect those at an older age, […]
Published on 11/04/2024
Spring COVID-19 vaccination programme
The COVID-19 Spring 2024 is being offered to those at high risk of serious disease and who are therefore most likely to benefit from vaccination.Vaccination continues to help protect against severe illness, hospitalisations and deaths from COVID-19. Eligible groups being offered a COVID-19 vaccine this spring are; The National Booking System for eligible cohorts opened on 15 […]
Published on 10/04/2024
New contact details for dementia support
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/sutton/our-services/dementia-wellbeing-support/ From April 2024, dementia support in Sutton will be provided by Age UK Sutton. To access support, please contact 020 8078 0002 or email [email protected]. Carers of people with dementia can also contact the Sutton Carers Centre directly via [email protected] or 020 8296 5611.
Published on 25/03/2024
Care Matters: 21 March 2024
Community equipment in Care Home guidance 2024, LBS Green Enterprise Partnership, Free PPE scheme ending, MHRA: National Patient Safety Alert and more. Please share.
Published on 22/03/2024
Change to Covid-19 Testing
Guidance: Infection prevention and control (IPC) in adult social care: acute respiratory infection (ARI) (Updated 8 March 2024) This guidance provides information on infection prevention and control (IPC) measures for acute respiratory infections (ARI), including COVID-19. It applies to adult social care providers, managers of adult social care services and adult social care staff in England. […]
Published on 20/03/2024
Care Matters: 8 March 2024
Community equipment in Care Home guidance 2024, LBS Green Enterprise Partnership, Free PPE scheme ending, MHRA: National Patient Safety Alert and more. Please share.
Published on 8/03/2024
Briefing Subject: Medical and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA):National Patient Safety Alert Briefing Date: 29 February 2024
Briefing Detail:The Medical and Healthcare Regulatory Agency issued a National Patient Safety Alertfor medical beds, trolleys, bed rails, bed grab handles and lateral turning devices onthe 30th August 2023 (Reference No: NatPSA/2023/010/MHRA). The alert identifies safety issues around the use of the equipment as mentionedabove and the reports of deaths and serious injuries from entrapment or […]
Published on 28/02/2024
Care Matters: 2 February 2024
A HUGE well done to Crossways, Infection prevention control in adult social care: COVID-19 supplement, IPC Bulletin, FLU and COVID-19 National Booking system, Cold weather advice, and more. Please share.
Published on 2/02/2024
Alzheimer’s Society Training Offer
SWL ICB (Ageing Well Team) are funding a limited number of funded places for care home staff to attend dementia training. Please email [email protected] to express your interest in attending the course and/or to find out more. Training delivered by: Alzheimer’s Society and SWL ICB Georgia Lauder, Training and Partnerships officer Proposed Training offer Up to 15 […]
Published on 31/01/2024
Yellow Weather Warnings
Strong winds associated with Storm Isha are likely to bring some disruption to travel and utilities across the UK on Sunday 21 Jan and Monday 22 Jan. Current Weather Warning: Yellow Wind What to Expect Travelling in storms, rain and strong wind https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice/travel/travelling-in-storms-rain-and-wind/travelling-in-storms-rain-and-wind 5 tips for staying safe in strong wind When there is a […]
Published on 19/01/2024
Everything QA Newsletter
https://sites.google.com/sutton.gov.uk/everythingqa/newsletters/december-2023
Published on 22/12/2023
Care Matters: 20 December 2023
A HUGE well done to Crossways, Infection prevention control in adult social care: COVID-19 supplement, IPC Bulletin, FLU and COVID-19 National Booking system, Cold weather advice, and more. Please share.
Published on 22/12/2023
Care Matters: Tuesday 12 December 2023
FLU and COVID-19 National Booking system, Cold weather advice, New technology enabled care service contract in Sutton, South London Partnership Social Care Academy Hub Health and Social Care opportunities, courses and employment support and more. Please share.
Published on 12/12/2023
Flu vaccination for children
Children in reception to year 11 are being offered the free nasal spray flu vaccine, delivered in schools by immunisation teams up and down the country. The School immunisation team are holding a walk in clinic on the following date: Date: Saturday 9th December Clinic Time: 10 am – 2.30pm Location: Sutton Life Centre, SM3 9PX Children aged 2 and […]
Published on 17/11/2023
Care Matters: Monday 11 November 2023
FLU and COVID-19 National Booking system, Cold weather advice, New technology enabled care service contract in Sutton, South London Partnership Social Care Academy Hub Health and Social Care opportunities, courses and employment support and more. Please share.
Published on 13/11/2023
Care Home Information Sharing Webinar
The next Information Sharing Webinar will be taking place on 14th November 1:30pm-3pm
Published on 10/11/2023
Good practice overseas recruitment
As many of you may have seen, the recruitment and treatment of foreign workers in the care sector has recently been receiving attention in the news. (Modern slavery helpline calls surge from care staff – BBC News). It is vitally important that international workers are being recruited in an ethically responsible manner. Please familiarise yourself […]
Published on 7/11/2023
London Borough of Sutton’s Yellow Weather Warning Advice
Weather Warning Update Wednesday 1 November 2023: The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain from 6pm on Wednesday 1 November, until midnight on Thursday 2 November.Find more information on the Met Office website. Contact the emergency services on 999 in an emergency where you are at serious risk from flooding […]
Published on 2/11/2023
The MET Office have issued a Yellow weather warning of Wind and Rain
Rain Warning Heavy rain associated with Storm Ciarán is likely to bring disruption to parts of England and Wales. What to expect Wind Warning Very strong and potentially damaging winds associated with Storm Ciarán are likely late Wednesday onwards into Thursday. What to expect Useful Links Travelling in storms, rain and strong wind Protecting property […]
Published on 1/11/2023
Assisted Travel
Welcome to the Assisted Travel Provider Forum. Assisted Travel is a crucial service, to some of the most vulnerable young people in our community, and your professionalism and dedication in providing an excellent service means that all our young people have equal access to education. LBS has set up a provider forum as we strive to find […]
Published on 1/11/2023
Winter Preparedness and COVID-19 Testing
Symptomatic testing for residents eligible for COVID-19 treatments and outbreak testing will continue throughout the winter period as detailed in the IPC guidance. To enable the sector to continue to test during this time with no limitations or delay due to replenishing stock, we are giving you the opportunity to request additional stock of COVID-19 […]
Published on 26/10/2023
Care Matters: 17 October 2023
FLU and COVID-19 National Booking system, Cold weather advice, New technology enabled care service contract in Sutton, South London Partnership Social Care Academy Hub Health and Social Care opportunities, courses and employment support and more. Please share.
Published on 17/10/2023
London Care Providers E-Bulletin
Published on 26/09/2023
FLU and COVID-19: National booking system Now opened
Millions of eligible people in England can book their autumn Flu and COVID-19 vaccine online. Anyone eligible for the COVID-19 autumn booster can book via the NHS website, by downloading the NHS App, or by calling 119 for free if they can’t get online. Those eligible include all those aged 65 and over, pregnant women and […]
Published on 22/09/2023
Care Matters: Monday 11 September 2023
Flu and covid autumn vaccine programmes brought forward, Hydration training, MMR, New free school meals from September – check your eligibility and register and more. Please share.
Published on 11/09/2023
13/09 Free Hydration training webinar
Please find below the details of a free Hydration training webinar taking place on Wednesday 13 September at 1.30pm – it’s open to all care home staff in London and is part of the Regional Hydration Programme (funded by NHS England) hosted for London by SWL ICB. Expert speakers will cover various topics including: For an invite […]
Published on 5/09/2023
Analogue to digital switch
The UK’s telephone network is switching from analogue telephone networks such as the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and transitioning to digital connectivity between now and the end of 2025. This date is now imminent and requires action by all providers. The switch from analogue to digital carries with it significant implications for a multitude […]
Published on 21/08/2023
Norovirus update
UKHSA has published the latest norovirus surveillance data. There are a lot more cases of norovirus than usual for summer, with lab reports 70% higher than average. We are reminding people that if they have been sick with norovirus, they should avoid visiting hospitals and care homes, and not return to work or school, until 48 […]
Published on 18/08/2023
Linen processing within adult social care settings
In the summer bacteria can grow on linen faster because of higher temperatures. However, appropriate handling of linen can decrease the risk of infection from contaminated linen. Following a series of queries, UKHSA has produced a best practice summary sheet on processing linen for adult social care providers in England. Whilst the risk to residents from […]
Published on 18/08/2023
New survey launched to capture the experiences of those working in adult social care
People working across adult social care are being encouraged to complete a new national survey This will contribute to the Government’s understanding of working conditions and experiences for the adult social care workforce; such as working hours, pay, capacity and training – and the forms of support which could make adult social care a better place to […]
Published on 18/08/2023
Paid Care Workers & Personal Assistants
Sutton has moved its telecare service to Medequip Connect from Careium from 1 August 2023. To make sure everyone’s equipment is working and answered by Medequip Connect, we are asking all of our carers to push the red button on the front of the telecare device (shown in the pictures below) to put through a […]
Published on 9/08/2023
Care Matters: Wednesday 2 August 2023
Heat-Health Alerts issued by UKHSA and the Met Office, New Technology Enabled Care service contract in Sutton, Summer Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) open for bookings, Support Offer for the International Recruitment of Social Care Workers NHS Health and Care Volunteer Responders: How to make referrals for people receiving care and more. Please share.
Published on 2/08/2023
Local Offer now on the Sutton Information Hub
Sutton’s SEND Local Offer, which used to be found on the Sutton Council website, has been moved and can now be found on the Sutton Information Hub (SIH), a website where residents can access information about local support and activities. By migrating the content over to the SIH, it allows parents to filter for SEND […]
Published on 11/07/2023
Care Matters: Friday 7 July 2023
Heat-Health Alerts issued by UKHSA and the Met Office, New Technology Enabled Care service contract in Sutton, Summer Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) open for bookings, Support Offer for the International Recruitment of Social Care Workers NHS Health and Care Volunteer Responders: How to make referrals for people receiving care and more. Please share.
Published on 7/07/2023
New Technology Enabled Care service contract in Sutton
Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd will be taking over from our current telecare provider, Careium from 1 August 2023. Our residents who use Technology Enabled Care will receive a letter from us to inform them of this change but they will not need to take any action. Medequip will introduce themselves to residents in due course, […]
Published on 6/07/2023
Care Matters: Friday 24 June 2023
Have your Say, Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines Training Course, Food vouchers during school holidays and more. Please share.
Published on 23/06/2023
MET Office Weather Warnings
Current warning off a Yellow Alert Thunderstorm. Please read more via the link below. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2023-06-10&id=fe8272f4-68cb-4c49-afe1-e2319584ce95 Please see below for more on what to do in a yellow warning of Thunderstorms and Heatwaves.
Published on 9/06/2023
Farm visits
Visiting a farm is an enjoyable and educational experience for many people, particularly children. However, visiting a farm carries a small risk of catching infection from animals or the environment. Farm animals can be the source of several bugs that can be passed from animals to humans and cause illness. Some can be particularly serious […]
Published on 9/06/2023
Care Matters: Friday 19 May 2023
Have your Say, Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines Training Course, Food vouchers during school holidays and more. Please share.
Published on 19/05/2023
Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines – Level 2 NCFE Certificate – Distance Learning
Apply here: https://nescotdistancelearning.com/application-form-n3nyx-principles-of-business-administration-ncfe-level-2-distance-learning/ Course description:This qualification is to introduce learners to different types of medicines and the policies and procedures surrounding their storage, disposal and administration. It also provides learners with an overview of legislation and an awareness of quality control, issues regarding responsibility and accountability and the role of the pharmacist. The course has […]
Published on 18/05/2023
Food Vouchers during the school holidays
If your child is registered for free school meals in Sutton, you can get a food voucher during the school holidays. This scheme is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions. The Council has used this funding to set up a household support fund. This helps families in Sutton who are facing financial hardship. Check if […]
Published on 11/05/2023
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