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In this issue:
Welcome to the September Bulletin - first of the 'ember months - my personal favourites! The weather should still be pleasant so plenty of time to get some more sunny walks in!
September is also an important month for awareness, particularly in adult social care.
September has:
World Alzheimer’s Day
World Suicide Prevention Day
World Deaf Day
Dementia Carers Day
September is also:
World Dementia Awareness Month
Sickle Cell Awareness Month
International Blood Cancer Awareness Month
We hope you find this bulletin useful. If there is anything you would like to see in the next edition, please contact Mae.Fletcher@coventry.gov.uk.
5th International Day of Charity
7th Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu)
8th Samvatsari (Jain)
8th International Literacy Day
10th World Suicide Prevention Day
12th National Dementia Carers Day
14th Triumph of the Cross (Christian)
15th International Day of Democracy
15-16th Mawlid al-Nabi (Islamic)
16th Anant Chaturdashi (Jain)
18th International Equal Pay Day
21-29th Mabon/Harvest Festival (Wicca/Pagan)
21st International Day of Peace
21st World Alzheimer’s Day
23rd Bi-Visibility Day
24th Birthday of Guru Ram Das Ji (Sikh)
23-29th National Inclusion Week
28th International Right to Know Day
29th World Deaf Day
Next Registered Manager network meetings:
Midlands Learning Disability and Autism Network: Monday 16 September
North Warwickshire Network – Tuesday 24 September
Coventry Network – Tuesday 1 October
South Warwickshire Network – Tuesday 8 October
Contact: Rachel.Shaw@skillsforcare.org.uk 07971 078309
Webinars and events
Operational workforce planning workshop
Thursday 26 September 2024 | 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Join our one-hour information session for an overview of what workforce planning is and its importance for social care managers. We’ll showcase our practical workforce planning resources and signpost you to further learning opportunities from Skills for Care.
Register now.
CQC Single Assessment Framework: Key learnings from the first six months and beyond
Wednesday 18 September | 2pm – 3pm | Zoom Presented in partnership with The Outstanding Society, this webinar will explore what is being celebrated as Good and Outstanding care from some of the newer areas of assessment focus, what is causing providers to fall below expectations, and what are your best opportunities to showcase the quality of care you provide. The webinar will highlight some of the obstacles providers have experienced and share tips and resources to overcome these.
Register now.
Improving your CQC rating seminar
Tuesday 22 October | 10am – 3.30pm | Zoom
This interactive seminar is for services who have fallen below CQC standards and are looking for practical ways to recover and achieve a good rating. Explore the benefits of making improvements, how to overcome barriers, how to action and evidence improvements and how to involve others in helping you to improve.
Register now.
Registered manager webinar: Providing impactful feedback in your CQC assessment
Tuesday 24 September | 2pm – 3pm | Zoom
Providing impactful feedback in your CQC assessment has never been more important as this now directly impacts your CQC rating. Join us for a conversation with Louie Werth, Director of Care Research who will share practical advice on how to enhance your current feedback approaches, how to gather good feedback from the people you support, family, staff and partners and how to prepare your staff for interviews with CQC inspectors, plus much more.
Register now.
Recruiting from abroad or considering international recruitment?
NEW DHSC webinar date
If you are involved in or considering international recruitment, The Department of Health and Social Care and the Home Office are hosting a West Midlands focused webinar for Adult Social Care providers.
This session will cover:
- Eligibility for becoming a sponsor.
- How to remain compliant with sponsor requirements.
- Evidence needed for Certificates of Sponsorship applications.
Date: 23 September 2024 Time: 12noon - 1pm Register online: West Midlands Webinar
Digital leadership programme
Skills for Care and The National Care Forum have refreshed our successful digital leadership programme designed specifically for leaders and managers working in social care. Expect to build confidence and to be able to embed digital technology in delivery of care and support. The next cohort starts Thursday 19 September 2024.
Find out more and book your place.
Take a virtual tour of the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS)
1.30pm - 2.30pm Wednesday 18 September 2024
Have you ever wondered what’s involved in using the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set? Join us to see first-hand the tools and benefits that your organisation could be missing out on! This session is designed to give social care providers who do not yet have an ASC-WDS account a demonstration of how the service works. Care providers who already use ASC-WDS may wish to join to be reminded of how they can make the most of their account. Book now.
Resources
International Recruitment - NEW Compliance Guide
WM-ADASS and West Midlands Employers have launched a new guide, published by Lester Aldridge Solicitors, now available on the West Midlands Social Care International Recruitment Hub. This guide includes:
- An overview of your obligations under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
- Guidance on meeting Right to Work requirements and preparing for UKVI compliance audits.
Download a copy of the guide
Applying for a certificate of sponsorship
For any questions about sponsorship duties or compliance, you can use the free legal and HR helpline until the end of September 2024: 01202 786107
General information
Statutory and mandatory training guide for adult social care employers
This guide has been updated in line with the new Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care. It covers statutory and mandatory knowledge and skills in a variety of topic areas based on a review of legislation, guidelines, statutory guidance, standards and recommendations.
See the guide.
 Some providers are updating information in Capacity Tracker but not during the designated windows. The collecting windows are the 8th day of every month till the 14th day of every month – or next working day if the 14th is a weekend or Bank Holiday.
If you are not registered:
- It is free to register for an account
- Multiple users are permitted
- Providers are encouraged to have multiple CT users to cover periods of absence
- Register online
- Select the appropriate provider type
- Await approval
For urgent approval requests, email: nescu.capacitytracker@nhs.net
Samaritans roadshow
10 September is Suicide Prevention Day. Samaritans is a registered charity, run entirely by unpaid volunteers. They provide a free 24-hour helpline for people who are upset, troubled or who are feeling suicidal.
Contact:
Samaritans will be holding a roadshow in Broadgate on 4 September for anybody to find out more about their services. Additionally, if you would like some promotional Samaritans resources for your service, email Mae.Fletcher@coventry.gov.uk.
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Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub
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Everyone is welcome at the Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub
We offer the following services at the Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub Everdon Road, Holbrook, Coventry CV6 4DT
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The dementia day service opens on Thursdays and Fridays only, 10am - 2pm. It’s a safe place to spend the day engaging in your chosen activities, socialising with others and a place where you can get a hot meal. Staff are trained to provide personal care if needed and subject to your assessed needs, transportation is provided for a fee.
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Community outreach support Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm, offering one-to-one support with a person-centred approach to your indoor and outdoor activities for up to two hours per day. This might be going for a walk, playing dominoes, or simply having a good old natter. Isolation is a real issue for older people with dementia, especially for those who are housebound or have restricted mobility. Referrals are accepted via Adult Social Care contact number 024 7683 3003 and subject to a financial assessment.
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‘Forget-me-not café’ in the Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub, providing a relaxing and safe social space where drop-in advice sessions are provided by a range of organisations and professionals on a set schedule. Open Monday to Friday, 10.30am - 2.30pm, where you can buy a variety of hot and cold refreshments and meet others.
Immediate information on dementia and support.
Or call us on: 07957 429324
or email: CDPH@coventry.gov.uk
Please like and follow our Facebook page Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub
All our staff are trained and DBS checked.
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Dementia Awareness and Prevention Day at Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub, Everdon Road, Holbrooks, CV64FB. Wednesday 25 September 10am - 3pm.
Highlights of the day:
- Free health check
- Knowing risk and response
- No appointment needed
- Height, weight, and body mass index determination
- Heart rate, blood pressure and blood oxygen assessments
- Brain care score calculation
- Health screening test card and advice on what to do next
- How to manage Dementia
- Information in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu and Gujarati
- Free vegetarian food
We would like to remind you of the ASC Commissioning Team's offer of recruitment and retention support to the provider market.
The Commissioning Team have worked with local employment organisations to facilitate various successful employment events events to improve recruitment into care roles. For example, in August, the team spoke to almost 60 job seekers about care jobs at a recruitment event in partnership with JobCentre+.
Additionally, a range of recruitment and retention resources are available on the ASC Commissioning Site and the Provider Support Pack (listed under Provider Zone).
Also, if you have a license to sponsor overseas care staff, are interested in the process, or have a sponsorship licence and vacancies for overseas recruits -there is support available to you via the ASC Commissioning Team such as legal advice and peer support through the International Recruitment Provider Forum.
If you would like support, email Mae.Fletcher@coventry.gov.uk or Simon.Veasey@coventry.gov.uk.
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Brandon House Charity Day with Myton Hospice
Brandon House Care Home recently held an exciting charity day and garden party on Tuesday 27 August!
There were many activities throughout the day for everyone to get involved with such as a tombola and a sale.
There was even a performance from the Myton Hospice Choir!
All together the event raised £130 which was donated to the choir who happily received the donation. What a great way to support the community and create a fun activity day for residents, well done Brandon House!
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Digital on the rise again!
We all know the benefits of digital transformation in the care sector, and this has been highlighted in August as we have observed the highest number of Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT) compliance and uptake of Digital Social Care Recording systems (DSCRs).
Our aim is for 100% of providers who are CQC registered and use care records to go digital. Don't worry if you're not there yet - there is a lot of support available through the Commissioning Team! Have a talk with your contract officer or email digitaltransformationfundenquiries@coventry.gov.uk.
There is also lots of information on the ASC Commissioning site to help you to stay informed on digital transformation and support available.
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