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If you want to know what Devon County Council’s adult social care service thinks of itself and has submitted to the Care Quality Commission who will be inspecting the local authority this year, this week’s issue contains a link to our recently published Self- Assessment and Guide to Adult Social Care in Devon.
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.
Training and Employment Opportunities for Young People Transitioning
If you support any young people who will soon become adults then you may wish to attend Devon County Council’s next free training session on 18th March, focusing on Training and Employment Opportunities for Young People Transitioning. This session will cover various training and employment options and help attendees understand vocational profiles for career development. Open to young people and those that care, but specifically aimed at young people, you can book your place or learn more on our website. Please help us spread the word by sharing the included assets on your social media channels, newsletters, and with your networks. Alternatively, you can share one of our existing social media posts on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
You can book on this training by clicking this link: Book on Training
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch!
Reminder: Engagement on Older Persons’ (65+) Care Homes Fee Model and 2025 Fees Uplift
Devon County Council (DCC) is inviting all providers to participate in the ongoing engagement regarding the proposed new fee model for Older Persons’ (65+) care home placements and the 2025 fees uplift. The engagement period, which started on 10th February 2025, will end at midnight on Sunday, 23rd March 2025.
Key Points:
Opportunity to Share Views: This is a crucial chance to provide feedback on the proposed changes.
New Fee Model: Applicable to all new and reviewed placements for clients over 65.
Annual Uplift: Effective from 7th April 2025.
Your input is vital in shaping the future of care home services in Devon.
Recent Updates:
- Care Home Forum and follow up Webinar with guest speaker from Valuing Care: Held on Tuesday, 4th and 11th March respectively, with good attendance and valuable feedback.
- Resources Available: Presentation slides, the Full Valuing Care Report and revised Older Persons Fee Model Engagement Report (with updated FNC rates for 2025/26) are now accessible on our website. Visit Older Person’s (65+) Care Homes Fee Model and 2025 Fees Uplift - Provider Engagement Network for more information.
For any questions or queries, please email socialcarebusinessrelationsmailbox@devon.gov.uk with the subject line: Care Home OP Fee Model and Fees Uplift Engagement 2025/26.
Good News Stories -
The Great Sundial Bake Off
Sundial Care Home in Tipton St John in East Devon, recently held their very own bake off. Team members at the home, tied on their aprons and whipped up a selection of delicious bakes for residents to taste and judge.
Mikyla Tribble, the homes Administrator, prepared a perfectly glazed banana cake, Sue Smith, Care Assistant, crafted a rich chocolate sponge, decorated with roses and fondant icing, Tina Sutton, a part of the Kitchen Team baked a classic coffee and walnut cake, and Liz Thompson, the home’s Manager, put together a rich chocolate cake decorated with chocolate buttons, which the family members chose as first place winner.
To find out more about Sundial Care Home, visit https://www.sundialcare.com/activities-in-care/
Lilacs Care Home Infection Management pilot
The Lilacs in Exeter was the first care home to take part in a pilot training session offered by the NHS Eastern Community Infection Management Service. The session looked at use of non-sterile gloves, the impact on residents, sustainability and the importance of therapeutic touch.
Cat Matthews, who delivered the session said “It was great to meet the team, and be able to talk through not only glove use, but other general infection prevention questions. The highlight was witnessing the hands on, glove free care that was undertaken while there!”
To find out more about these sessions, and if you feel this would benefit your team please call 01392 402355 or email the Eastern Community Infection Management Team rduh.infectioncontrol-eastern@nhs.net.
St Davids Day at Hatherleigh Nursing Home
Hatherleigh Nursing Home near Okehampton, Devon, was filled with the colours, flavours, and sounds of Wales as they celebrate St David’s Day. The dining room was transformed with a vibrant display of red, green, and white, proudly reflecting the colours of the Welsh flag, complete with daffodil table decorations.
No celebration would be complete without traditional Welsh food, and Chef Faye prepared a delicious menu featuring a hearty lamb cawl, a classic Welsh stew, and a comforting bread and butter pudding for dessert. There was even Welsh Male Voice Choir played p Alexa in the background!
To find out more about Hatherleigh Nursing Home, visit https://www.hatherleighnursinghome.com/
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