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Are you engaged in the Autumn/Winter Covid and Flu vaccination programme? There’s more information in this week’s issue including a reminder to log activity using the Capacity Tracker and a link showing where the latest pop-up vaccination centres are.
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.
Capacity Tracker: Covid Booster Questions added
COVID Booster (Autumn 2024) questions have now been added to the provider update page for ASC Care Home and Home Care providers.
This change has been reflected in the Care Home and Home Care Provider Bulk Update Template.
NHS England » Flu and COVID-19 Seasonal Vaccination Programme: autumn/winter 2024/25
Capacity Tracker Mandatory Submission Reminder
Please note that the data submission Mandatory window is still open, so please ensure you complete your entry by 23:59 on 14 October 2024.
Please remember there is a statutory obligation which requires all registered providers to submit data via the Capacity Tracker between the 8 and 14 every month. Providers risk being issued with a Notice of Intent if they do not update mandatory data 3 months consecutively. i.e., August - October 2024, or 4 times within a 12 month rolling period.
International Recruitment Training Dates, Support Sessions and Podcast
Training courses:
Plymouth Hope present new training dates for courses on Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Cultural Awareness and Modern Slavery & Exploitation from October to December, book your place.
Weekly support sessions:
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Thursdays 12.45PM to 1.45PM. Support sessions for international recruits, zoom link.
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Thursdays 2.15PM to 3.15PM. Support sessions for providers, zoom link.
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Fridays 3PM to 5PM. Language support sessions for international recruits, zoom link.
Who Cares Podcast:
Introducing the Devon Alliance and how they can support you. Join us for a 20 minute deep dive this week as we discuss all things ethical recruitment.
Tune in to learn:
- What is ethical recruitment
- Pastoral support
- Process of recruitment
Click here to listen to the whole podcast.
Download a poster listing all of the training dates.
Vaccination Pop-Ups and Autumn 2024 Vaccination Programme Reminder
The Autumn Winter vaccination program for Covid -19 and Flu started on 3 October 2024.
Eligible Cohorts for Covid -19 Vaccinations
Eligible cohorts for Flu Vaccinations
We ask that Care Homes are as flexible as possible when PCN’s make contact to arrange Vaccination visits. For Vaccination enquiries please contact
d-icb.devonvaccinationsupport@nhs.net Telephone: 07729 300349
NB: Health and Social Care workers who haven’t already had their MMR Vaccine can get this at the same time as the Covid-19 / Flu vaccine when booking at a GP Surgery.
Those eligible can also book a vaccination through the national booking service - National booking service - NHS Digital – or by ringing 119
A list of ‘walk-in’ sites can be found here - Search - Find a walk-in coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination site (www.nhs.uk)
Eligible cohorts for the Autumn Covid Booster.
*Further information on immunosuppression can be found here
Have you considered if you are eligible for other vaccinations?
- Flu Vaccination - Find out if your eligible and how to book here.
- RSV Vaccination - Find out if your eligible and how to book here.
Check that you are up to date with all other available Vaccinations here
Read the full NHSE Guidance on the Flu and COVID-19 Seasonal Vaccination Programme: Autumn/Winter 2024/25: NHS England » Flu and COVID-19 Seasonal Vaccination Programme: autumn/winter 2024/25
Webinar: Preventing Pressure Ulcers and Enhancing Posture on 23 October
This webinar will give staff the opportunity to find out more about solutions to reduce risk of pressure damage and improve posture and movement in bed and chair. You can now join our webinar which is lead by Tissue Viability and the Independent Living Centre.
Spaces are still available for the webinar on Wednesday 23 October 2024, 2pm to 4pm. Please send your booking request to ilc-exeter@devon.gov.uk.
Joan Farmer, 100 Years Young! - Good News Story
Sundial Care Home in Tipton St John, Devon, recently celebrated Joan Farmer’s 100th birthday!
Joan was born in 1924 in Levenshulme, Manchester. After earning a scholarship to Manchester High School, she moved to Stockport and studied bookkeeping, shorthand, and typing at Stockport College. She worked at McVitie & Price and a coal firm before joining the Women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in 1942. Joan became a Teleprinter Operator in the Signals Corps, playing a key role in wartime communications during D-Day. She married Reg, an RAF pilot, in 1945, and they had two children, Anthony and Susan.
Now at Sundial Care Home, Joan enjoys activities, gardening, and visits from Susan. Her 100th birthday was celebrated with a cake, handmade cards, and a telegram from King Charles and Camilla. Joan attributes her long life to “smiling lots.” Happy birthday, Joan!
To discover more about Sundial Care Home, please visit https://www.sundialcare.com/
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