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Cranstoun Saturday Safe Space
Cranstoun Saturday Safe Space

Starting 6 July 2024

Published on 11/07/2024

Care Matters: Monday 22 July 2024
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
Global IT outage affecting business worldwide

Please contact [email protected] if you are having any issues.

Published on 19/07/2024

Sutton Community Fund
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
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
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
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

Gardening Activities
Gardening Activities

Please get in touch

Published on 27/06/2024

Adult social care transformation – June 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
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
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’
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
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

The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Show 14 – 15 June 24
The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Show 14 – 15 June 24

Tickets on sale now

Published on 22/05/2024

Care Matters: Wednesday 15 May 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

Adult Social Care Peer Review Survey
Adult Social Care Peer Review Survey

Please complete by Friday 17 May

Published on 1/05/2024

Care Matters: 20 April 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 
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
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 
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Everything QA Newsletter

https://sites.google.com/sutton.gov.uk/everythingqa/newsletters/december-2023

Published on 22/12/2023

Care Matters: 20 December 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
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 
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
London Care Providers E-Bulletin

Published on 26/09/2023

FLU and COVID-19: National booking system Now opened 
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
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
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
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 
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 
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
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
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
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

Have your Say
Have your Say

We want you to have your say. This is an opportunity to ask questions that will be answered by Sutton’s Commissioners or Public Health Team. Please also use the link to the form below if you have any good news stories or activities your residents have taken part in that you would like to be […]

Published on 10/05/2023

Care Matters: Wednesday 3 May 2023
Care Matters: Wednesday 3 May 2023

International Firefighters Day, King Charles III Coronation, World Immunisation Week, Changes to coronavirus (COVID-19) testing, Innovation Support Programme and more. Please share.

Published on 3/05/2023

24 – 30 April World Immunisation Week 2023
24 – 30 April World Immunisation Week 2023

Vaccinations help you, your children and communities stay healthy and well. Keeping up to date with routine vaccinations is the best to way to prevent serious disease. This week is World Immunisation week, use it as an opportunity to check which vaccines are available to you and make sure you are up to date. Search […]

Published on 28/04/2023

Care Matters: Wednesday 19 April 2023
Care Matters: Wednesday 19 April 2023

Changes to coronavirus (COVID-19) testing, Norovirus Information, Digitalising Social Care Records, Sutton Care Works closure and more. Please share.

Published on 19/04/2023

Good News Story: Curado Group
Good News Story: Curado Group

The Curado Group owns and operates two residential care homes in Sutton for people with complex mental health needs. Following recent inspections by the statutory regulator, the Care Quality Commission, Lona Lodge and Cranleigh Gardens were awarded outstanding ratings for well-led. As a result both homes are eligible for a Sutton Council incentive payment of £1,000 per home. Well done to the manager […]

Published on 14/04/2023

Expanding semi independent accommodation service in Sutton: information session for providers 17 April
Expanding semi independent accommodation service in Sutton: information session for providers 17 April

The London Borough of Sutton is looking to expand its provision of semi-independent accommodation for 16 to 25 year olds and will be setting up a Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) for semi-independent accommodation that will be launched on Friday 21 April. We are looking for care providers in this field to register on the London […]

Published on 6/04/2023

Adult social care workforce support survey
Adult social care workforce support survey

As someone who works in adult social care, and uses the resources and support we at the Social Care Institute for Excellence provide, we want to let you know that the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) are undertaking a review of the sector support available to the adult social care workforce. We want to give […]

Published on 29/03/2023

Care Matters: Monday 27 March 2023
Care Matters: Monday 27 March 2023

Good Infection Prevention Control, Clinical Health Team services for mental health, New Skills for Care Courses, Brokerage Training and more. Please share.

Published on 27/03/2023

<strong>Easter Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) open for bookings</strong>
Easter Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) open for bookings

Our Easter Holiday Activities and Food programme for families receiving benefits-related free school meals is open for booking.

Published on 21/03/2023

Sutton Care Works closure 31st of March
Sutton Care Works closure 31st of March

We regret to inform you that Sutton Care Works will be closing permanently on 31st March 2023. The shop was funded by an external organisation based on a one-off pilot for a year. That has now sadly come to an end.  Since opening last year, many providers have used the space to engage with members […]

Published on 14/03/2023

Norovirus Information
Norovirus Information

Please take the time to read through this information. Norovirus (winter vomiting bug)  is highly infectious and is easily spread through contact with someone with the infection or with contaminated surfaces. One of the best ways to prevent the spread of norovirus is by regularly washing hands with soap and warm water especially after using […]

Published on 8/03/2023

MET Office Yellow Weather Warning of Snow & Ice
MET Office Yellow Weather Warning of Snow & Ice

What to expect 5 tips for staying safe in snow https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice/stay-safe-in-snow Cold weather alerts for healthcare professionals The Met Office issues Cold Weather Alerts that are sent directly to social and healthcare services in England. These alerts ensure that staff are fully prepared for any cold weather periods, and those who are more vulnerable to cold weather conditions […]

Published on 7/03/2023

Easter Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme coming soon
Easter Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme coming soon

If you, or a family you work with is eligible for benefits-related free school meals, you/they will receive a letter during the first week of March, confirming your/their unique booking code.

Published on 7/03/2023

Sutton Community Fund
Sutton Community Fund

Sutton Community Fund is a grants funding programme, financed by Sutton Council and administered by Community Action Sutton. It supports small and community focused projects that benefit Sutton residents. Changes to the criteria of the Sutton Community Fund and how you can apply The Sutton Community Fund supports start-up/seed funding for community groups to deliver local […]

Published on 1/03/2023

Join our community of 0 to 25 children in care providers
Join our community of 0 to 25 children in care providers

Click this link to register; Click this link to register: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register The London Borough of Sutton has launched a new Dynamic Purchasing System to commission all forms of children’s care and care leavers placements over the next five years. Apply now to ensure your organisation is considered for individual placement referrals and strategic placement commissioning […]

Published on 13/02/2023

Healthy Eating and Weight Management virtual training – LD & MH care homes
Healthy Eating and Weight Management virtual training – LD & MH care homes

Alex Larkin, Specialist Dietitian for Adults with a Learning Disability, is delivering training to care home staff. The training is 2 hours long, including a short break and time for questions and will be delivered virtually on Microsoft Teams. Please take a look at the pdf flyer attached for more information. Sign up to a […]

Published on 6/02/2023

SEND exclusive playground session trial – 28 January
SEND exclusive playground session trial – 28 January

The Sutton Parent Carer Forum are pleased to update you with the news that the first trial exclusive session will be next Saturday at The Grange. Of course, parent carers will be responsible for their children and young people at all times during the session but there will be members of the Children’s Centre staff there […]

Published on 25/01/2023

Advice for Adult Social Care Providers on London Ambulance Service industrial action – Monday 23 January
Advice for Adult Social Care Providers on London Ambulance Service industrial action – Monday 23 January

London Ambulance Service (LAS) will be providing cover on a voluntary basis during the strike period to respond to Category 1 calls where there is an immediate threat to ‘life or limb’. Other lower to mid-range categories are likely to be dealt with differently depending on severity. Sutton Health and Care Single Point Access (SPOR) […]

Published on 23/01/2023

MET Office Yellow Weather Warning of Ice
MET Office Yellow Weather Warning of Ice

What to expect Cold  weather alerts for healthcare professionals The Met Office issues Cold Weather Alerts that are sent directly to social and healthcare services in England. These alerts ensure that staff are fully prepared for any cold weather periods, and those who are more vulnerable to cold weather conditions are aware and prepared. The UK Health […]

Published on 17/01/2023

Free personal protective equipment (PPE) scheme
Free personal protective equipment (PPE) scheme

Free PPE to social care sector extended by up to one year or until stock runs out

Published on 17/01/2023

DHSC (Capacity Tracker) update: Enforcement of information requirements under section 277A of the Health and Social Care Act 2012
DHSC (Capacity Tracker) update: Enforcement of information requirements under section 277A of the Health and Social Care Act 2012

This is an update from DHSC on the enforcement of the Adult Social Care Provider Information Provisions. The Adult Social Care Information (Enforcement) Regulations 2022 were commenced on 1 December 2022. DHSC has published enforcement guidance setting out what will happen if a provider does not update their data monthly via Capacity Tracker, as outlined in the guidance on data […]

Published on 12/01/2023

Careium Referral and Contact Details
Careium Referral and Contact Details

Please see below the updated contact details in relation to Care Technology /Telecare. This can be downloaded by clicking download at the bottom of this page.

Published on 22/12/2022

Thank you
Thank you

As we come to the end of the year, we would like to thank you for your hard work and dedication in the past year, and for all that you have done to contribute to the work of the Council and to the community that we serve. With best wishes for the holiday, for whichever […]

Published on 22/12/2022

<strong>Advice for Care Homes in Sutton on London Ambulance strike days</strong>
Advice for Care Homes in Sutton on London Ambulance strike days

London Ambulance Service (LAS) will be providing cover on a voluntary basis during the strike period to respond to Category 1 calls where there is an immediate threat to ‘life or limb’. Other lower to mid-range categories are likely to be dealt with differently depending on severity. Sutton Health and Care Single Point Access (SPOR) […]

Published on 20/12/2022

Proud to Care rewards scheme
Proud to Care rewards scheme

Proud to Care Rewards is an ongoing rewards scheme giving back to say thank you staff that work in Social Care – it’s for free so if you have not already signed up now’s your chance to take this opportunity! To sign up please visit https://www.proudtocarerewards.co.uk/ and use scheme ID 7827 Seasons greetings and best wishes for a […]

Published on 20/12/2022

Free SEND e-learning for professionals
Free SEND e-learning for professionals

The SEND Partnership runs an e-learning course for anyone who requires SEND training, designed to help equip staff and volunteers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver effective SEND services, and therefore improved outcomes for children and young people with SEND in Sutton. The course has three three engaging and interactive modules to help […]

Published on 8/12/2022

Carers Appreciation
Carers Appreciation

Saying ‘thank you’ to our carers On Thursday 8 December Sutton Care Works will be hosting a Carers Appreciation Event. It will be an opportunity for us to thank Sutton’s carers for their vital contribution to our borough and its residents. Across Sutton, carers deliver thousands of hours of support every week, playing an integral role in […]

Published on 7/12/2022

Sutton Market Position Statement
Sutton Market Position Statement

Sutton’s Market Position Statement (MPS) gives our position for the care and support of older people, adults with physical disabilities, mental health needs or learning disabilities and those young people preparing for adulthood in the London Borough of Sutton (Sutton). Market Position Statement Purpose The Market Position Statement includes key information for current and future […]

Published on 1/12/2022

3 December 2022: International Day for People with Disabilities
3 December 2022: International Day for People with Disabilities

This day aims to raise awareness and empower people with disabilities.

Published on 30/11/2022

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