This webinar explores nurse prescribing in adult social care, sharing regulatory, educational and practical insights, plus learning from the DHSC-funded pilot to support organisations developing nurse prescribing.
Nurse prescribing in adult social care: what it is, why it matters and how to get started
Date: Wednesday 14 October
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Location: Online
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Overview
This webinar will explore the role and potential of nurse prescribing in adult social care. Delivered in partnership with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the session will bring together perspectives from regulation, education and practice to help attendees understand how nurse prescribing can support people drawing on care and support, employers and the wider health and care system.
We’ll be sharing learnings from organisations involved in the Department of Health and Social Care - Funded social care nurse prescribing pilot and provide practical insights for those interested in developing nurse prescribing within their organisation.
What to expect
An introduction to nurse prescribing and its relevance to adult social care such:
- The professional and regulatory perspective from the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Learning from a social care provider involved in the DHSC-funded nurse prescribing pilot.
- Insights from a higher education institution supporting nurse prescribing programmes.
- Information about education pathways, supervision and support arrangements.
- Discussion of opportunities, challenges and considerations for implementation.
- Question and answer session with speakers.
Guest speakers:
- Paula McLaren, Senior Nursing Advisor for Advanced Practice, NMC.
- Emily O'Hara, Director of Quality and Chief Nurse, Sanctuary.
- Iram Aziz, Course Co-ordinator and Lead Non-Medical Prescribing, University of Bedfordshire.
What you’ll learn
Following this session, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the role of nurse prescribing in adult social care.
- Explain the potential benefits of nurse prescribing for people drawing on care and support, employers and the wider system.
- Identify routes into nurse prescribing education and training.
- Understand key considerations for implementing nurse prescribing within adult social care settings.
- Recognise the support, supervision and partnership arrangements that can enable successful implementation.
- Reflect on examples of nurse prescribing practice and emerging learning from pilot activity.
Who should attend
The session is particularly relevant for nurses, employers, educators and system partners interested in understanding or developing nurse prescribing within adult social care.