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Thank you to everyone who’s participated in the COVID-19 Spring Booster Programme, which has gone incredibly well in Devon.
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Spring Booster Programme success
We have made an excellent start to the 2023 Spring Booster Programme in our Older Adult Care Homes in Devon.
Out of 373 Care Homes, 305 or 81.8% have been visited, resulting in 6,708 of the 9,672 eligible people received their booster. This represents an uptake rate of 74.2%, which makes Devon the top performer across the country, which is a significant collaborative achievement.
We would like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to all providers who have worked diligently with our vaccination teams to help us reach this outstanding position in Devon. We are continuously working hard to maximise the numbers and keep the most vulnerable individuals safe, and we very much appreciate your continued support for our vaccination teams in our effort to safeguard people’s health and well-being.
If you have any residents who are eligible, where arrangements have not already been made, please contact Devon Vaccination Support.
Email: d-icb.devonvaccinationsupport@nhs.net Telephone: 01752 398836
A guide to the COVID-19 spring booster 2023 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Thank you for Community Services Review survey responses
In February Devon County Council asked to hear your views on 'Community Services', by which we mean Personal Care, Enabling and Day Services. The survey was the first part of a wider community services review; looking at the current offer and how, with the meaningful involvement of stakeholders, we shape the services moving forward.
Now that the survey has closed we wanted to thank you for the responses we received! We had a great number of Provider responses and the survey feedback was overwhelmingly thoughtful and creative. We are committed to continuing to work collaboratively with you and once we have completed reviewing all responses we’ll be in contact with an update on the next stage of the coproduction approach.
If you have any further questions or would like to be involved in this work then please contact us via the @social care business relations - mailbox with the subject header ‘Community Services review’.
World Hand Hygiene Day on 5 May
There are multiple resources via the World Health Organisation website (link attached for inclusion in a post) World Hand Hygiene Day 2023 (who.int)
They are focusing on 3 main areas this year:
- Hand hygiene - correct technique and correct time.
- Skin care- maintaining our skin is the first line of infection prevention for ourselves and nurturing our hands is an effective infection prevention measure as well as a wellbeing tool.
- Appropriate use of gloves - considering sustainability, the power of compassion and clinical assessment gained from skin to skin touch, and the necessity of conducting a risk assessment for the need of gloves depending on task to be undertaken, as well as the need to remove and replace gloves between tasks, rather than routinely wearing them as sessional care PPE.
RDE Hand Hygiene Café on Global Hand Hygiene Day
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter will be marking Global Hand Hygiene Day by linking it with their ‘Royal’ status and the celebrations of King Charles III’s Coronation. They have a variety of activities planned on Friday 5 May with an educational stand in their TLC restaurant and Community Roadshow out and about. Their on-site nursery is crafting crown and hand themed bunting for a really ‘Royal’ celebration of the day.
The Eastern Community Infection Management Service will be running two ‘Hand Hygiene Cafés’ on Friday 5 May. Staff working in Adult Social Care in Eastern and Northern Devon are invited to come together with a cuppa and share with us some hand hygiene thoughts and ideas either at 9.30am or 2.30pm on Friday 5 May. Tickets are free and can be accessed through Eventbrite on the following links:
Hand Hygiene Café at 9.30am: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/622437375947
Hand Hygiene Café at 2.30pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/623545520437
 Free Learning and Development Opportunities
Virtual Dementia Tour – May
We have had an overwhelming response to the fully funded Virtual Dementia Tour training available through the Health and Social Care Skills Accelerator Programme!
The Virtual Dementia Tour is the only scientifically and medically proven method of giving a person the experience of what having dementia is like. By walking in the shoes of a person with dementia, we can start to understand the issues that they experience every day. You will experience being confused, isolated, lost, intimidated, vulnerable and much more and therefore understand what you need to change to improve quality of care. By the end of this training, you will be able to recognise the issues faced by people with dementia and start to think about the provision of services to meet their needs.
Important: Please note that you if you have already signed up to the Virtual Dementia Tour, you must complete the ESF paperwork in order to secure your place and participate in the training.
Dates and Locations:
10 May - County Hall, Exeter
For more information on the training or on how to join the waiting list, please email: apprentices@exe-coll.ac.uk
11 May - Learn Devon, Tavistock
For more information on the training or on how to join the waiting list, please email: mbailey@cityplym.ac.uk
15 May - Silver Hill, Barnstaple
For more information on the training or on how to join the waiting list, please email: hssap@petroc.ac.uk
Eligibility criteria applies.
Free HSE Emergency First Aid at Work Training
The Health and Social Care Skills Accelerator Programme (HSSAP), part funded by the European Social Fund, is offering FREE HSE Emergency First Aid at Work Training delivered by Exeter College.
The training will be delivered over one day on the following dates:
9 May, 9am-4.30pm (Tuesday)
10 May, 9am-4.30pm (Wednesday)
Limited spaces are available! Book now to reserve your place: HSE Emergency First Aid at Work Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Please note, the training is available free of charge subject to filling out ESF paperwork and meeting the following eligibility criteria:
The participant must:
- Have the right to live and work in the UK
- Be over 18 years old or if under 18 NEET or at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education Employment or Training)
- Live in a Devon post code area (Devon, Torbay and Plymouth)
 Are you looking for support with your recruitment and retention activities?
Proud to Care is Devon County Council’s team dedicated to raising the profile of Adult Social Care, and supporting providers with recruiting, retaining, and training staff in the sector.
We can support you by:
- Providing bespoke advice on recruitment and retention, along with free accompanying resources.
- Advertising your vacancies on our self-service Jobs Board
- Directing suitable candidates to your vacancies through our 1:1 job matching service.
- Increasing the exposure of your vacancies through our social media channels
- Providing funded training opportunities through The Health and Social Care Skills Accelerator Programme (HSSAP)
To find out more, please email Proud to Care or the HSSAP Team.
  NEW! Optimal Handed Care - Moving and Handling Course
The Health and Social Care Skills Accelerator Programme (HSSAP), part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) is pleased to be offering FREE Optimal Handed Care Moving and Handling courses to Domiciliary Care Providers to support you and your organisation with single handed care approaches. These 3-hour sessions will increase your confidence and enhance your practical skills in safe moving and handling practice.
Courses will run weekly and be available through Petroc College and South Devon College from March to July 2023.
Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment! To find out more or to book a place, please contact hssap@petroc.ac.uk or louisenorthcott@southdevon.ac.uk.
*Eligibility criteria applies.
** Places are only open to care staff that already have the mandatory Moving and Handling Training qualification.
Are your contact details up-to-date?
We encourage providers to update their contact details (especially email addresses) with the Procurement team. We use these details to communicate with providers. It is very important that we reach the correct person in your organisation to receive appropriate referrals and timely updates from DCC, and that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Please ensure we have your most recent email address.
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