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This week we have been focused on the LGA Peer Challenge which has been taking place. Thank you to everybody who has participated and contributed. We will be providing updates so please look out for these in future newsletters. Please do take note of the changes to the Sector Forums as we head towards the summer holidays.
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.
Following last month’s ‘Innovation’ focused meetings we are cancelling Sector Provider Forums for July and August for all Sectors to allow capacity for us to work jointly on progressing the work discussed to improve systems and processes. We would like you to be involved in task and finish groups which will be established to focus on the areas of work prioritised for each sector and will be in contact again to ask if you would like to be involved.
The next Sector Forums will be as follows:
- Care Homes: 2pm-3pm, 26 September 2023
- Housing with Support, Enabling and Day 11am - 12pm, 28 September 2023
- Personal Care at Home: 11am – 12pm, 20 September 2023
Devon Wellbeing Hub new Introducing Mindfulness Course
The Devon Wellbeing Hub are pleased to offer a free, virtual ‘Introducing Mindfulness’ course for colleagues working in healthcare, social care and the police across Devon.
The three-week course, led by Senior Colleague Wellbeing Practitioner, Anna Croucher, will provide an introduction into mindfulness theory and practice. It will explore key themes to support you in both your professional and personal life. You will discover how to train your attention, learn different ways of ‘being’ and recognise the difference between ‘reacting’ and ‘responding’.
Social Care Webinar on Wednesday 20th September 2023, 1pm to 4pm.
Showcasing great initiatives across the South West!
- Find out what great work is happening in social care
- Learn from providers what has gone well
- Learn what perhaps has not gone as well as expected and the lessons learnt
- Share and discuss your ideas and initiatives by taking part in the 10 minute lightening talks session
Book your place: nursingandmidwiferyadmin.sw@hee.nhs.uk.
As you are all aware the Community Services Review programme is underway, and we would like to gain a greater understanding how Day Services support the local community.
We have created a short survey for all our Day Service providers to undertake and we would like to ask you all to participate with completing this survey to support this programme.
Please click on the link to complete the survey.
Community Services Survey
We would be grateful if you could submit this no later than Friday the 21st July.
 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 you looking for regulated, accredited, cost effective, quality Healthcare Training delivered by an experienced, knowledgeable and personable trainer? Training that your staff will engage with and enjoy?
Life Lessons Training offers over 35 different Healthcare courses including mandatory training, induction training and update training. We can come to you and do some in house training or you can come to us, the choice is yours!
Contact Rosie
Leave a message on 07543 678002
Or email rosie@lifelessonstraining.com
www.lifelessonstraining.com
Want to work for Yourself offering care and support? Community Catalyst can help!
Benefit from free professional advice to help you get set up!
Too find out more please contact Simon Tickner, Devon Community Catalyst by calling or texting 07741 260 674, or emailing simon.tickner@communitycatalysts.co.uk - or you can leave your details on the website to get a call back.
Are you struggling with the cost of living? Reminder!
There's some useful advice on our website for residents and businesses in Devon who are struggling to afford to pay for their energy, water, food or other essential items. It includes information about support for low-income families via the Household Support Fund, such as free school meal holiday vouchers, the holiday activities and food programme and 'Fuel, Food and More' grants.
There's also help for those using pre-payment meters, and who are struggling to meet their energy needs, via Citizens Advice Devon.
The Warm Spaces website has a map of places in the community that are free to go and be comfortable and warm with no judgement. They include places such community centres, churches and libraries.
If you can't afford the food you need, you can contact one of Devon's foodbanks listed on our PinPoint website. There are a number of supermarkets, cafés and restaurants offering free or £1 meals for children during the school holidays.
Self-Neglect Provider Training
Here is the full list of all the training offers with Grey Matter Learning and details on how providers can access below.
A selection of eLearning that might be suitable for Self-Neglect:
How to access Grey Matter Learning
To sign up for an account, all providers and personal assistants contact the Grey Matter Learning team. Select access training and then complete the contact us page that you would like an account under the Devon County Council funding. A member of the Grey Matter Learning team will then be in touch with you to set up an account.
NICE newsletters and alerts sign up
Keep up to date with the latest news and guidance that may impact on your service and clients via the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Sign up to receive NICE newsletters here.
Remember that the Devon COVID 19 Vaccination Support Team are here to help!
If you have an enquiry regarding your COVID 19 Vaccination, please contact the Vaccination Support Team Email:d-icb.devonvaccinationsupport@nhs.net Telephone: 01752 398 836 Check your eligibility here.
‘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
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.
Remember to share your good news stories in this newsletter
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