Events and networks

Opening the doors to the nursing associate role in the contemporary context of social care

Online

The national nursing associate forum meets bi-monthly to share good practice in the deployment of nursing associates in the sector. This webinar shares the key learning and opportunities to support the nursing associate role including understanding the scope of practice and Governance surrounding successful implementation of the role.

Eastern aspiring managers network

Online

Skills for Care's local aspiring manager networks provide a supportive and informative environment for deputy managers, team leaders and senior care staff to discuss challenges, issues and successes with those working in similar roles. They are open to people from all care settings and service types. These networks help aspiring managers to develop their role and discuss challenges and successes with those working in similar roles. This meeting will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 12 June at 10:30 – 12:00 noon. This session will focus on the new CQC Single Assessment Framework, including best practice and access to resources, to support the requirements of a successful inspection. Those managers who weren't able to attend previous meetings of the network are still very welcome to join us. 

Midlands Deputy development network

Online

The Midlands Deputy development network is a regional network providing support to the development deputies and senior staff within the adult social care sector across the East and West Midlands. Our next session will focus on environmental sustainability in care leadership. We will be discussing the meaning of 'eco friendly' within social care and whether making sustainability should be a top priority for leaders. Join us to uncover the actionable steps that we can take to protect our planet whilst delivering exceptional care. We look forward to sharing ideas and having a dynamic conversations with deputies and aspiring leaders. This event will be run via Zoom.

NQSW forum

Online

This forum is for all NQSWs from both adults and child and family services who would like the opportunity to influence the national framework of the ASYE programme. There will also on occasion be opportunities for NQSWs to learn about ASYE developments and to explore and share practice issues.

Nursing associate peer network

Online

We've established a peer network specifically for nursing associates and student nursing associates working in adult social care. In this meeting we'll hear from a qualified nursing associate about their role and explore opportunities for continuous professional development.

Eastern region nominated individual network

Online

The network is chaired by Terry Cotton, who is a Nominated Individual from the Eastern region. The network was launched in the Eastern Region early in 2022 and has been running as an active group since its launch. The network offers support for nominated individuals including: Understanding the remit of their role and meeting its requirements. Hearing from expert speakers from across the social care sector An opportunity to share challenges facing care sector organisations. Finding co-designed solutions to address challenges. Networking with executive/senior level colleagues from across the Eastern region. Feedback into Skills for Care’s Board and Department of Health and Social Care on key issues. If you are a nominated individual in the Eastern region, please join us for these network meetings. You can choose as many meetings as you are able to and the majority of these sessions will be run on Zoom.

Midlands Nominated Individual network meeting

Online

The network is chaired by Ed Brown who is a Nominated Individual and Head of Adult Care Compliance and Development at Father Hudson's Care. The network was launched in the West Midlands in July 2019. It has been running as an active WhatsApp group since April 2020 covering all the Midlands region, East and West. The network offers support for nominated individuals including: Understanding the remit of their role and meeting its requirements. Opportunity to share challenges facing care sector organisations. Understanding the remit of heir role and meeting it's requirements. Finding co-designed solutions to address challenges. Networking with executive/senior level colleagues from across the Midlands.  Feedback into Skills for Care’s Board and Department of Health and Social Care on key issues.

Being prepared for CQC inspection seminar

Online

An interactive seminar for services who want to understand the practical ways to be ready for their CQC inspection.

Midlands and Eastern joint Quality monitoring officers forum

Online

Welcome to our joint forum, designed exclusively for Quality Monitoring Officers working in local authorities and Integrated Care Boards.  This forum is a unique platform that brings together professionals from the Midlands and the Eastern region, providing a valuable opportunity for QMOs to connect, share ideas and knowledge, and receive support and guidance from peers. In addition to providing a space for peer-to-peer support and best practice sharing, our forum offers both national and regional updates, ensuring that our members stay up-to-date with the latest developments. Our forum also provides a platform for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), helping our members to enhance their skills, knowledge and expertise, and take their careers to the next level. We understand that Quality leads within care services may also find this forum useful, and we welcome their participation and contributions to our discussions. Join us now and become a part of our dynamic community of Quality Monitoring Officers!

Midlands and Eastern individual employer and personal assistant framework network

Online

This network is intended for personal assistants, individual employers and those who support personal assistants and individual employers across the East and West Midlands and Eastern England.