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Please complete the short survey which is the first time in this week’s newsletter as it’s your chance to highlight the Devon position and influence implementation of the Market Sustainability and Improvement Fund.
We do our best to keep the content and structure of our PEN website up-to-date in these fast-changing times and your suggestions on how to improve the website are always welcome.
Market Sustainability and Improvement Fund: Workforce Survey
The Market Sustainability and Improvement Fund was announced in the Government’s Autumn statement in November 2022. The primary purpose of the fund is to support local authorities to make tangible improvements to adult social care services in their area, in particular to build capacity and improve market sustainability.
Please complete this short form, which asks for the number of staff your organisation recruited and the numbers which resigned in April 2023.
The council hopes this is a positive move by the government in recognising the value of care workers and the pressures providers have due to workforce capacity, this is your opportunity to highlight the Devon position.
We would appreciate if you can complete and submit this return no later than Sunday 21 May 2023.
Pressure Relief Webinars
Are you a member of staff working for, or alongside, NHS or Social Care in Devon, wanting to find out more about Pressure ulcers, prevention and solutions? You can now join one of our Webinars led by the Tissue Viability service and the Independent Living Centre.
Upcoming Dates:
- Thursday 22 June – 2pm top 3.30pm
- Thursday 31 Aug – 2pm to 3:30pm
- Thursday 26 October – 2pm to 3:30pm
- Thursday 14 December – 2pm to 3:30pm
Booking information: To book a place on the webinar, please email
ilc-exeter@devon.gov.uk
Event reminder for providers with international recruits
Tuesday 13 June, 10 am to 11.30 am on Teams
Joining link: Teams meeting
We invite you to attend our equality, diversity, and inclusion event, which will include:
- We would like to find out what you are currently doing to support your international recruits, staff and service users.
- What works well
- What needs improving
- What learning can you share with the group
- Is there further support you require? – What does this look like?
- Talk from Plymouth Hope on their support package (TBC)
- Interactive session
- Discussion and next steps
The Big Connect event in Bristol on 23 May
The Big Connect event in Bristol is for anyone involved with, or who has experience of, social care; and want to be involved in the future development of social care.
Organised by Social Care Future, with support from United Response, Certitude, Choice Support and MacIntyre, this event will have a mixture of stories, workshops and creative activities all designed to bring people together to connect over their experiences.
The Big Connect: More Than A Provider will take place on 23 May 2023, from 10am-4pm at M Shed Bristol, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN
T event is free for people with lived experience, their family members and carers and general admission is £50.
Older men’s Hydration sessions in Exeter and Barnstaple
Are you a man, aged 70 years old or older and live in your own home within the South West? Or do you support men aged 70 years old or older?
If so NHS England South West would love you to consider coming along to our event to share your thoughts on how to improve your hydration. The information you provide will help us understand your hydration needs which will support the development of ideas to increase men over 70s daily fluid intake.
The sessions will be held at:
Leonardo Hotel, Exeter, EX1 2DB on the 20 April 2023 drop in between 09.30 to 11.30
Cedars Inn, Barnstaple, EX31 2HE, on the 20 April 2023 drop in between 2.30 to 4.30
These are informal sessions to hear from you. Refreshments and tasty treats will be provided.
For further details please contact the South West Infection Prevention Control Team on ipc.nhse-sw@nhs.net
Royal College of Nursing in the care sector
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has developed a new strategy to serve the needs of it’s members who work in the independent health and social care sector. If you work for the independent health and social care sector in the South West and want to know more about what the RCN can offer, how the RCN can support you, or to give your views on the RCN offer to members in the independent health and social care sector, please contact sarah.winfield-davies@rcn.org.uk
RCN members who are working in the independent health & social care sector can join also the South-West Facebook network at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/rcnswhscnetwork
 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.
Get involved in Provider Engagement Network activities
There are a variety of ways for you to engage with us. These include regular emails, newsletters, webinars and engagement meetings.
PEN participation - Provider Engagement Network (devon.gov.uk)
Webinars, online training and forums in one place
Make sure you have the opportunity to participate in local and national webinars, online forums and training by visiting our website.
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.
‘Pinpoint’ – the Devon Community Directory
PinPoint is Devon's community directory, used by the public, GP’s, health sector, DCC staff in order to find suitable services and support in their local area. Please can providers ensure you have your company/ service details registered on here and ensure the information is always up to date. It is populated by providers through setting up an account. If you need help or see any errors please email pinpoint@devon.gov.uk
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